Eclipse Trading

Quantitative Analyst - Expression of Interest

Chicago

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago

PythonData AnalysisM&AResearchProblem Solving

About the role

Quantitative Analyst (Chicago) Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm.
Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency.
Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

Perform quantitative analysis to improve existing trading strategies and develop new ones
Work with traders and quants to identify technical trading problems, conduct detailed research and deliver mathematical solutions
Build and maintain analytical tools and libraries
We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation.
We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

Proven 2+ years of experience working on or with a mid-to-high frequency trading desk specializing in volatility trading in the US market
Expertise in options portfolio optimization and strategy back testing
Excellent proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and model development
A relevant tertiary degree with a strong academic record, ideally in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field
Excellent command of spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively
Experience with relative value and/or dispersion based volatility strategies
Experience with short-dated options and modelling short-term realized volatility measures
Research experience in event-driven volatility pricing (e.g., earnings announcements, macroeconomic events, M&A activity)

Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company.

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