Wolverine is looking for individuals motivated to learn the inner workings of a highly automated Market Making operation and eager to solve a broad range of problems within this segment of the financial markets.
Successful candidates can expect to sit on one of our trading desks and learn Wolverines approach to systematic Market Making taking active ownership of a portion of our portfolio to build your knowledge base while also working on contained quantitative projects. We believe strongly that through this process of experiential learning you will gain a broader perspective on how market makers fit into the financial system enabling you to have more impactful longterm contributions towards the development of our automated systems and trading philosophies. This extended training period leads directly into a role in which you will shift your focus away from the direct management of our portfolio and towards driving our pricing microstructure strategy and other pursuits that rely on the combination of your quantitative skillset and business understanding.
Base salary is $100000 $150000. Base salary is only one part of Wolverine Trading total compensation which includes an annual discretionary bonus.
Why Wolverine
Wolverine Culture:
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (dont worry they wont be wearing a suit either). While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office 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. By getting out of our usual environment and doing outoftheordinary things together we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.
Wolverine 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
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long and shortterm disability
Perks of being at Wolverine:
Free breakfast and lunch from our inhouse kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!
Onsite 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:
Inhouse education team classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
About Us:
Founded in 1994 the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading asset management order services and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation trading and valueadded order across global equity options and futures markets. With a focus on innovation achievement and integrity we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.