Chicago Trading Company ยท 1 day ago
Equity Research Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $225K/yr
3+ years expChicago Trading Company is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm focused on pricing and managing risk. They are seeking an Equities Research Analyst to analyze events impacting options pricing and work closely with options traders to capitalize on mispricing opportunities in a fast-paced trading environment.
Financial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Identify, analyze and communicate the impact of events, earnings, dividends, macro events and capital structure changes on options pricing and trading strategies in real-time
Conduct fundamental analysis on individual equities to identify mispricing opportunities relative to options market pricing, particularly around corporate actions, convertible bonds and earnings
Develop proprietary tools and models to systematically identify event-driven and capital structure opportunities across global markets
Build workflows for keeping track and communicating market-moving news and catalysts to traders
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as an equity analyst, with focus on company and macro events, capital structure analysis, or options trading in a real-time environment
Deep understanding of corporate finance, options pricing theory, and how corporate actions affect options Greeks and volatility surfaces
Experience with event-driven strategies (merger arbitrage, spin-offs, dividend captures) and ability to quickly analyze earnings reports and SEC filings
Data-driven approach with quantitative modeling skills; experience with volatility trading and cross-asset arbitrage
Benefits
Generous medical coverage
Paid parental leave
Free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course)
Wellness reimbursement
Quarterly recharge days
A variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience
Company
Chicago Trading Company
Chicago Trading Company is a trading firm that provides liquidity and promotes a more efficient marketplace.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Jonathan Grodnick
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Chern
Co-Founder
Recent News
Morningstar.com
2025-11-21
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