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Graduate Quantitative Trader

Pay: $140,000 per year
Location: Chicago, IL · On-site
Job type: Full-time
Level: Entry level
Education: Bachelor's degree
Listed: 30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

options theory
quantitative modeling
Python
pandas
NumPy
SciPy

Also useful

AI agents

Stated benefits & perks

Health
Dental
Vision
401k match
Unlimited pto

What you'll do

Complete a comprehensive 4-month training program covering options theory, quantitative modeling, systematic trading strategies, and on-desk trading
Design, research, and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative analysis and statistical methods
Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to identify opportunities and improve strategy performance
Manage real-time risk across a diversified portfolio of options positions
Work hands-on with our proprietary trading systems, models, and infrastructure
Gradually transition into live trading responsibilities with senior mentorship and ongoing support

Qualifications and skills

In your final year of study toward a BA, BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Physics, or a related field
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
Ability to take on significant responsibility quickly while maintaining a high degree of operational excellence
Strong Python programming skills; familiarity with libraries such as pandas, NumPy, or SciPy is a plus
Experience using AI agents to automate tasks and workflows is a plus

Why Edgehog

Small team advantage: Direct access to founders and senior team members from day one
Ownership early: Manage real P&L and make meaningful impact within your first year
Cutting-edge tech: Work with our proprietary models and low-latency trading systems built in-house
Tight feedback loops: Bi-weekly 1-on-1s with your mentor, quarterly reviews with leadership
Chicago-based: Affordable cost of living, vibrant trading community

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with premiums 100% covered by the firm

401(k) with a 4% company match
Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks

Commuter benefits

Monthly happy hours and annual team events
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Base salary represents just one part of overall compensation; all full-time, permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and benefits, including items in the above list.
The base salary for this role is 140,000 USD per year

About Company ---

About us

Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in electronic options market making. We take a technology-driven approach, designing and operating automated, scalable systems to provide liquidity across markets.

Our team spans trading, engineering, and business operations, working together to build and support the systems that power the firm. We emphasize data-driven decision making, rigorous problem solving, and continuous improvement to navigate complex and evolving markets.

We operate in a highly collaborative environment where ideas can move quickly from concept to implementation, and where individuals are empowered to take ownership and contribute directly to the firm’s growth.

Read the original posting

From Edgehog Trading's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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The Graduate Quantitative Trader posting at Edgehog Trading states compensation of $140,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Edgehog Trading's official career site.

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