Quantitative Trader

$150,000 – $200,000

Location: United States (Illinois – Chicago, Illinois) Type: Permanent

My client are a proprietary trading firm based in Chicago, currently entering a new phase of expansion. As they continue to scale, they are looking to add top-tier quants to their business. The firm specialize in high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies across a variety of liquid asset classes, primarily as cash equities and futures. They can offer a cutting-edge infrastructure designed for latency-sensitive strategies, a low-cost operational structure, and competitive bonuses based on PnL performance.

Role Overview:

They are seeking an experienced and consistent quantitative trader to join their growing HFT business. This role is ideal for traders or existing trading teams who are looking to build out their own trading pod. The successful candidate/team should have a proven track record of profitability in high-frequency trading and will be driven by the opportunity to leverage the firm's market-leading technology and resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement high-frequency trading strategies across liquid asset classes.
• Use advanced quantitative techniques and market insights to drive trading decisions and optimize performance.
• Identify and exploit short-term market inefficiencies to generate consistent profits.
• Manage risk and PnL to ensure profitability within defined risk parameters.
• Contribute to the growth and development of a team, with the potential to take leadership as the firm expands.

Ideal Candidate:

• A consistent and demonstrable track record of profitability in HFT strategies.
• Expertise in algorithmic trading, quantitative analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (C++, Python, etc.) and market data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management principles.
• Ability to work independently, with a drive to build and lead a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.

What They Offer:

• Market-leading infrastructure designed for low-latency, high-frequency trading.
• A low-cost operational structure to maximize profitability.
• Competitive base salary with strong, performance-based bonuses linked to PnL.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where you have the freedom to shape your own trading strategies.
• The opportunity to join a rapidly growing firm with a track record of success.

Reference: AMC/RSP/NW/HFTCH