Systematic Options 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 proprietary trading firm, is currently hiring a talented trader to join its growing FICC desk. The ideal candidate will be a proficient risk taker with experience trading corporate bonds or similar securities. Credit research experience would be extremely valuable in this role. 

Responsibilities

• The credit trader job responsibilities will include disciplined decision making, risk management, and researching new opportunities.  

Required Skills

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor‚Äôs degree preferably in engineering, statistics, mathematics or a hard science or economics
• Candidates need to have exceptionally high mathematical OR computer programming skills (Must be proficient in Python, VBA, or R)
• Strong quantitative, analytical, research oriented and problem solving skills
• Superior communication both written and verbal and has the ability to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive, fast paced, collaborative, collegial environment
• Successful candidates will have a passion for the financial markets and will have an entrepreneurial mindset as the team is growing and this individual will be a value added contributor that will have an immediate impact to the team
• Credit/Fixed Income research or trading experience is required

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.