Quantitative Prop Trader | Chicago, USA

Location: Chicago, USA

Domain Focus: Derivatives (Futures & Options), Volatility, Market Making.

Experience: 3-7 years in quantitative trading or research.

International Talent: Yes.

Are you ready to leverage your mastery of derivatives to dominate the complexity of Chicago’s volatility markets?

🔷 The Profile – Your Expertise

Proven track record in alpha generation across futures and options using statistical arbitrage and automated execution systems.

Career Path, Projects And Performance:

• Consistently generated profitable strategies with a Sharpe ratio above 2.0 in varying market conditions.
• Designed and deployed automated trading models focusing on market making or volatility arbitrage.
• Managed substantial risk books, adhering to strict drawdown limits while maximizing capital efficiency.
• Led research initiatives to identify new liquidity pools and optimize execution logic for derivatives.

Professional And Technical Prowess:

• Expertise in C and Python for strategy implementation and back-testing engines.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure, exchange connectivity, and order book dynamics (CME/CBOE).
• Ability to apply stochastic calculus and advanced statistical modelling to pricing complex derivatives.
• Proficiency in handling large datasets and utilizing machine learning libraries for signal extraction.

Qualifications, Licenses And Academic Achievements:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S.) in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• Relevant financial certifications such as CFA or FRM are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Series 7, 57, or equivalent regulatory licenses for trading operations in the US.
• Published research or thesis work in quantitative finance, game theory, or econometrics.

🔷 Who You Are And What We Need

• A competitive drive fuels the ability to thrive under the immense pressure of rapid market shifts.
• Collaborative exchange of ideas with researchers and developers ensures continuous refinement of trading logic.
• Intellectual honesty and rigorous data-driven decision-making prevent emotional bias during volatile trading sessions.
• Adaptability to evolving regulatory landscapes and market structures ensures long-term strategy viability and compliance.

If you're ready to lead with conviction and build something enduring, we want to hear from you.

Apply Above Or Connect Directly:

info@aaaglobal.co.uk | www.aaaglobal.co.uk

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