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Trader

Vector Trading

Trader

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Responsibilities

    • Develop, maintain and run automated trading strategies
    • Apply technology and quantitative skills to execute and support automated trading daily
    • Build and maintain trading models and parameters
    • Understand well the connection between models and execution tools
    • Make real-time trading decisions using both quantitative and fundamental data
    • Use data analysis tools to identify and respond to unique market opportunities
    • Design and describe how to improve trading tools so developers can improve on trading strategies
    • Adhere to risk and capital usage limits
    • Coordinate daily trading activities, including operations, interruptions, budget, and costs, among others
    • Mentor, manage or train junior traders to complete projects and learn all facets of trading

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of experience, with at least 1 year in a risk-taking role
    • Bachelor's, Masters or Ph.D. degree in any scientific field or Finance
    • Strong understanding of statistical approaches and predictive modeling techniques (including regression analysis, neural networks, genetic algorithms, SVD, etc.), their underlying assumptions, limitations, and the proper use for each methodology
    • Exceptional knowledge of financial products and trading methodology
    • Natural market insight
    • Passion for the markets and a strong desire to seize investment opportunities
    • A calculated risk-taker with demonstrated experience monetizing opportunities in financial markets
    • Proven risk management skills and ability to manage trading within a given set of risk parameters
    • Comfort working within a collaborative, team-oriented fast-changing environment which fosters free-flowing creativity
    • Strong work ethic, compliance and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
    • Deep understanding and appreciation of the regulatory environment
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Proven profitability track record trading across multiple asset classes is a major plus