BC
Programme
Graduate
Location
Chicago, IL
About the role
Join BlackEdge as a Graduate Quantitative Trader to design and optimize trading systems, manage risk, and enhance trading operations in a dynamic fintech firm.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with quants and developers to design and analyze trading system performance.
- Develop expertise in option pricing and trading strategy optimization.
- Analyze risk and communicate implications with senior traders.
- Participate in mock trading and training sessions.
- Manage risk and price options in a fast-paced environment.
- Lead special projects and build tools to improve trading operations.
Requirements
- Graduating in 2027 with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
- Strong quantitative skills and logical reasoning.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Culture
- Pursue excellence in trading and incremental improvement daily.
- Take deep pride and ownership in work.
- Emphasize accountability; issues are resolved individually.