Quantitative Trader

We are seeking a Junior Quantitative Trader to join our Chicago office. This role focuses on quantitative research, model development, and supporting trading strategy execution in a live sports-driven environment.This position is ideal for an early-career quantitative candidate who is excited to work directly with traders and developers while gaining hands-on exposure to live trading systems.ResponsibilitiesAssist in building and maintaining predictive models and trading strategiesConduct quantitative research using statistical techniquesSupport development and maintenance of automated trading systemsMonitor model performance and assist with testing, validation, and deploymentCollaborate with traders and developers to improve systems and workflowsSupport operational and production tasks tied to live tradingWork evenings and weekends during active sports schedulesRequired Skills0–2 years of experience in a quantitative or analytical roleProficiency in R, Python, and/or SQLFamiliarity with regression and foundational statistical modeling techniquesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsWillingness to contribute to operational and production supportAvailability to work evenings and weekends aligned with sports schedulesNice to HaveExperience in sports analyticsStrong knowledge of major sportsInterest in trading, betting markets, or quantitative financeExperience working with market data (financial, crypto, or sports)