CareerPlan

Junior Trader

ChicagoFull-time$145k2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11

Core

Junior Trader learning to make markets in options, delta one, vol arb, crypto, or quantitative strategies using proprietary low-latency technology.

Role type

Junior Trader (IC)

Builds

Competitive quotes for buy/sell in derivatives and crypto markets

Domain

Financial Markets / Derivatives / Options

Required skills

Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis, mental math, programming experience, ability to solve math and coding problems quickly

Preferred skills

Entrepreneurial mindset, desire to learn financial markets and economic theories

Technologies

Proprietary low-latency trading systems

Responsibilities

Implement trading strategies and ideas, react quickly to changing market conditions, communicate effectively with external partners, work in a fast-paced collaborative team

Seniority

Junior, learning IC