Chicago Trading Company · 17 hours ago
Quant Developer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $225K/yrChicago Trading Company is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm focused on pricing and managing risk. They are seeking a Quantitative Developer to design and build modeling platforms for their Options Market Making business, enabling rapid innovation and collaboration with Quantitative Researchers across the firm.
Financial ServicesFinTechVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Drive the modernization of modeling libraries and related infrastructure
Design and implement modeling platforms that accelerate QR innovation cycles
Build development frameworks with guardrails that allow QRs to focus on business logic rather than engineering complexity
Create tools and systems that streamline the research-to-production pipeline
Collaborate with QR teams across all desks to understand their modeling needs and pain points
Partner with other Graybox Technology teams on firmwide infrastructure initiatives
Develop analytical libraries using foundational technology provided by our engineering teams
Implement and optimize numerical techniques, algorithms, and computational frameworks
Qualification
Required
Masters or PhD degree in a quantitative field
Strong modern C++ programming skills, including deep familiarity with metaprogramming, STL, design patterns, and modern C++ best practices using C++20
Strong quantitative skills in numerical algorithms and simulation
Knowledge of derivative pricing models, products and markets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Passion for interdisciplinary work with stakeholders across trading, quant and technology
Preferred
Python and Java proficiency preferred for prototyping and integration work
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.
Founded in 1995
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Jonathan Grodnick
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Chern
Co-Founder
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