Quantitative Trader

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth.

About the Position

Old Mission Capital, a global quantitative trading firm, is recruiting a Trade Desk Analyst to join our Chicago office. The Trade Desk Analyst will be embedded on our trading desk and will report directly to the Senior Traders/Desk Head(s) and will be heavily involved in the operations of a young, dynamic, and global proprietary trading firm. 

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced technology-based trading environment with daily interaction across multiple business units, including the front office, IT and accounting
• Ownership of the daily/intraday trade, position, and PnL reconciliation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the exchanges, regulators, clearing firms, and counterparties
• Create and maintain policies, business procedures, and practices to help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Perform ad hoc project work as needed

Required Skills

• Advanced understanding of matching and settling trades: Domestic/International Equities, ETF‚Äôs, Futures, and Options
• Familiarity with a computer programming language, preferably SQL and/or Python
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn and research new tools, procedures, and structures
• Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter with a strong desire to make processes more efficient
• Problem solver with superior analytical and reconciliation skills
• Proven trustworthiness and performance under the highest ethical standards

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Commuter Benefit Program

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.