Quant Trading Associate (Open Outcry Exchange Floor)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 175000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CTC is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on helping the world price and manage risk. Our fun and trusting culture inspires us to solve the industrys most challenging problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment.
We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today tomorrow and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets the lives of our employees and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.
As a QTA you will work in a high-impact role as a member of the US Indexes team. You will play a vital part inidentifyingtrading opportunities and communicating with traders brokers and risk managers throughout the trading daybuilding trading intuition via real-time interactions with the market.
What you can expect:
Due to the dynamic nature of this business we cultivate an environment of continuous learning and growth through an in-house education department. Through formal classroom work mock trading and real-time practical exposure you will gain a holistic introduction to the derivatives market.
- Introduction to options pricing theory and trading philosophies in addition to (optional) programming courses
- One-on-one mentorship from senior members in the firm
- Exposure to different product areas and responsibilities
- Opportunities to grow quickly and start making autonomous trading decisions
What it takes for you to be successful:
- You have a competitive drive and are a highly motivated individual that only gets stronger as part of a collaborative team
- Youreintellectually curious and like to challenge the status quo
- You can effectively communicate sophisticated ideas both written and verbally
- Strong quantitative and analytical skillset
- Ability to recognize patterns andleveragehistorical data to inform real-time decisions.
- No prior experience in finance is necessary but a deep curiosity and a hunger to learn is essential
Key requirements:
- You are a recent college graduate or expect to graduate with aBachelors or Mastersdegree by June 2026. All majors and concentrationswelcome.
- You have a demonstrated record of success(academics awards etc.)
- Ability to work on-site Monday through Friday in our Chicago office; remote work is not available
- You are willing to relocate to Chicago IL
Compensation
The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individuals skills experience qualifications and firm performance.
Salary Range
$150000 - $175000 USD
Most teams at CTC with the exception of Trading follow a hybrid workplace model subject to change based on business need.
Our Benefits
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous medical coverage paid parental leave free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks of course) wellness reimbursement quarterly recharge days and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At CTC we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position please contact us at Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues such as following up on an application will not receive a response.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems including Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Succession Planning
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Guest Relations Experience
- Management Experience
- Serving Experience
- Shift Management
- Computer Literacy
- Restaurant Management
- Stocking
