Valkyrie Trading · 1 day ago
Derivatives Trader (European Hours)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$150K/yr - $155K/yr
1+ years expValkyrie Trading is focused on competing in the financial markets and is seeking a Derivatives Trader to manage and grow key revenue streams. The role involves real-time decision making, risk management, and collaboration with team members to enhance trading strategies and operations.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Derivatives Traders are expected to own, maintain, grow, and be responsible for key revenue streams for one or more products on our trading desks
In this role, you will be responsible for all risk and inventory held by the trading team, and expected to leverage your experience and knowledge in making critical decisions in real-time
You will collaborate with team leads, senior traders, junior traders and risk managers to continually improve Valkyrie’s trading systems and operations
You will look to effectuate systemic improvements to the overall trading strategy to ensure the long-term viability and competitiveness of the strategy
Qualification
Required
1 year experience on an trading desk in options market making
Availability to work between 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m
A strong ability to manage and assess risk in a derivatives portfolio
A passion for trading and financial markets
A desire to develop and innovate the strategies and models that drive our trading activities
A tenacious determination to problem solve
Strong math and numerical aptitude
Entrepreneurial spirit
A keen attention to detail
Relentless desire to constantly improve
Proactive attitude
Preferred
Quantitative analysis skills are a plus
Benefits
Top-tier medical and dental coverage
Relocation assistance packages
Generous vacation policy
Training opportunities and continuing education
Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
Group outings and company parties
Casual dress environment
Company
Valkyrie Trading
Valkyrie Trading is a Chicago-based company that aims to provide liquidity to various disjoint, competitive financial markets.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Lee
Chief Executive Officer
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