Quantitative Researcher --> Trader - Commodity Options

Posted 2 days ago

fionicsChicago (IL)

Financial Quantitative Analysts Commodity Contracts Intermediation

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About the role

QR Ready to Trade — Commodity Options (CME & ICE), Chicago You are a quant researcher who knows you could trade, but the jump from research to risk is years away where you are. This seat is built to get you there fast. A Chicago desk trading commodity and index options on CME and ICE, backed by a low-profile HFT firm, is hiring a researcher with a quick runway into trading. The modelling foundation is built. They want someone who turns an idea into a live trade and starts owning risk. Looking for:2 to 3 years as a QR at an options market maker, prop firm or commodity shop Exposure to commodity options or options on futures, comfort with pricing, Greeks and risk Python is fine, no hardcore C++ needed Genuinely wants to trade, not stay in research Why it's a good seat: The fastest path from research into trading you will find No non-compete imposed, and they will wait out yours Cheapest cost structure in the business: no tech, data or capital charges on your P&LChicago, on-site. Not single-stock, not cash-settled index options. Ready to trade, or know someone who is? Reach out for a confidential chat.

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