Equity Research Analyst

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.

We are seeking an Equities Research Analyst to join our Equities Options Market Making team. This role will focus on identifying and analyzing events such as earnings dividends macro events and capital structure changes that may have an impact on options pricing across US equity markets. A successful candidate will work closely with options traders to capitalize on event-driven mispricing corporate actions and fundamental disconnects between equity distributions and options market pricing. This position requires real-time analysis and communication in a fast-paced trading environment with 24-hour market coverage.

What Youll Do

• Identifyanalyzeand communicate the impact of events earningsdividends macro eventsand capital structure changes on options pricing and trading strategies in real-time
• Conduct fundamental analysis on individual equities toidentifymispricing opportunitiesrelativeto options market pricing particularly around corporate actionsconvertiblebondsand earnings
• Develop proprietary tools and models to systematicallyidentifyevent-driven and capital structure opportunities across global markets
• Build workflowsforkeeping track and communicatingmarket-moving news and catalysts to traders

What Were Looking For

• 3 years of experience as an equity analyst with focus on company and macroevents capital structure analysis or options trading in a real-time environment
• Deep understanding of corporate finance options pricing theory and how corporate actions affect options Greeks and volatility surfaces
• Experience with event-driven strategies (merger arbitrage spin-offs dividend captures) and ability to quickly analyze earnings reports and SEC filings
• Data-driven approach with quantitative modeling skills; experience with volatility trading and cross-asset arbitrage

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.

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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.