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Chicago Trading CompanyLondonGraduate

Quant Trading Associate - 2027 Start

Join Chicago Trading Company as a Quant Trading Associate in London, starting 2027. Gain broad exposure to trading, quantitative research, and technology in a collaborative, innovative environment focused on options market making.

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Role and Responsibilities

  • Entry-level position in Trading and Quant organization with exposure to entire business.
  • Work with trading or quantitative teams on trade execution, strategy, back-testing, and data analysis.
  • Model and price traded financial derivatives.
  • Communicate with traders, risk managers, software engineers, and quants.
  • Learn all aspects of trading and quant operations.
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Training and Development

  • In-house education with formal classroom work and mock trading.
  • Real-time practical exposure to derivatives markets.
  • Introduction to options pricing, theory, and trading philosophies.
  • Programming courses included.
  • One-on-one mentorship from senior firm members.
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Candidate Requirements

  • Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree, any major.
  • Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027.
  • Demonstrated record of academic or award success.
  • Willingness to relocate to London.
  • Competitive, motivated, and collaborative team player.
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Desired Attributes

  • Competitive drive and motivation.
  • Aspiration to collaborate with traders, quants, and developers.
  • Enjoy solving complex problems and intellectual curiosity.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • No prior finance experience required, but strong eagerness to learn.