Chicago Trading Company ยท 1 day ago
Options Trader - Asia Hours
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$200K/yr - $225K/yr
1+ years expChicago Trading Company is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm focused on pricing and managing risk. They are seeking an Options Trader to cover Asian market hours, responsible for executing trades and providing strategic insights during Asian market sessions while participating in an intensive training program.
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Responsibilities
Maintain trading schedule from 3pm to midnight CT with hybrid work arrangement (WFH Sundays, hybrid Monday-Thursday with required office presence during Chicago afternoons)
Ensure daily production system readiness and execute trade externalization, hedging, and portfolio trading during Asian market sessions
Provide strategic insights on execution, margin management, and risk assessment while performing real-time recalibration of system controls
Oversee portfolio management, manage broker relationships, and serve as general trading backup
Raise issues appropriately to trading teams and risk management personnel as needed
Contribute to execution research, backtesting, and strategic projects during non-market hours
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1 year of options trading and/or risk management experience with background consistent with experienced junior to intermediate-level Trader requirements
Basic proficiency in Python programming
Ability to work non-traditional hours (3pm-midnight CT) and adapt to Asian market schedules
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Preferred
Experience with Asian equity and derivatives markets, automated trading systems, and options market structure is a plus
Previous experience in a fast-paced trading environment also beneficial
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
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Jonathan Grodnick
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Chern
Co-Founder
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