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Macro Analyst

Chicago💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-02 → 2026-09-26

Core

Identify trading opportunities in US index futures and options by translating macro context into actionable trade ideas for traders.

Role type

Macro Research Analyst (US Index Desk)

Builds

Actionable trade ideas and probabilistic market views for US equity index futures and options

Domain

Financial Markets / US Equity Indices / Macro Economics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | research

Required skills

Analytical reasoning, Scenario analysis, Volatility term structure analysis, Time series analysis, Excel proficiency, Financial market knowledge

Preferred skills

Options trading experience, Python programming, Equity research experience

Responsibilities

Monitor US equity indices and global economic events, Analyze headlines and investment bank research, Perform impact/scenario analysis for events like FOMC meetings, Interact with traders to game plan trading strategies, Analyze historical performance of trade recommendations, Study time series related to volatility and realized moves

Seniority

Mid-level (2-4 years experience)

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