Quantitative Trading Analyst

What You’ll Do

• Learn how to provide liquidity electronically to the marketplace and manage dynamic options exposures.
• Maximize market making revenues through the management of settings and processes that affect our risk accumulations.
• Conduct ad-hoc quantitative analyses within the domains of settings optimization, market microstructure research, key performance metric monitoring, and options pricing theory.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in analytical/quantitative field of study such as statistics, economics, mathematics, or computer science
• Computer programming experience is highly desirable
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a team environment
• Self-starter and independent attitude
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and technology (finance background is not required and Options Education will be provided)

Why Join Us

• Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff.
• We work exceptionally well as a team in the office, and our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back.
• Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships.
• We foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
• Retail Paid Parental Leave
• Retail Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
• Profit sharing plan
• Long- and short-term disability

Additional Perks

• Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
• On-site gym with a subsidized membership
• Frequent company outings
• Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area

Professional Development

• In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
• Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is approximately $100,000-$150,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.