Java Engineer Compliance Technology

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research systematic trading strategies and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer more transparent and more efficient.

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.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for developing implementing and maintaining innovative solutions that support our market participation and ensure effective management of trading operational risk. Your work will be integral in real-time monitoring of sales and pricing requests compliance with trading venue regulations and the generation of regulatory reports across multiple jurisdictions

What youll do

• Design build and continuously improve real-time high-throughput systems that monitor orders and quotes across venues process large data sets and carry out market-making obligations.
• Automate end-to-end compliance: detect prohibited trading behaviors generate/submit regulatory reports (SEC FSA FINRA etc.) and adapt controls to evolving rules and guidelines.
• Quickly fix production issues to ensure uninterrupted market operations.
• Document architectures processes and changes to support audits and regulatory reviews.

What we are looking for

• Java developer with at least 5 years experience with real-time low-latency trading or financial-services systems.
• Experience building scalable high-performance data pipelines and market-monitoring tools.
• Strong grasp of market-making trading operations risk management and the applicable regulatory landscape.
• Shown analytical and problem-solving capabilities; comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a highly regulated fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with compliance/surveillance platforms or financial-regulation frameworks.
• Knowledge of operational-risk management tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and big-data technologies.

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 time off insurance coverage paid parental leave free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks of course) wellness reimbursement 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.