Description
Our Quantitative Traders are dedicated to enhancing the global economy by
facilitating risk transfer and restoring price equilibrium. At TransMarket
Group, you'll collaborate with a team committed to eliminating inefficiencies
and managing risk in the world's financial markets. As a Senior FX Futures and
Spot Trader, you'll leverage the firm's robust capital base and resources to
elevate your trading strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track
record of disciplined trading, niche expertise in FX markets, and exceptional
risk assessment and management skills.
Responsibilities
- Utilize deep expertise in FX market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management to trade FX futures and spot instruments.
- Develop and maintain quantitative tools and analytics for strategy optimization.
- Manage real-time execution of trading systems, ensuring efficient trade execution.
- Collaborate with fellow traders to share insights and refine trading strategies.
- Mentor Junior Traders, fostering their development and understanding of FX markets.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience trading FX futures and spot markets with a consistent track record of profitability.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of FX market structures, including spot, forwards, and futures.
- Demonstrated passion for financial markets and trading.
- Proficient in Python or similar programming languages for quantitative analysis.
- Attention to detail with the ability to make sound judgments under pressure.
- Strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
- This position requires physical presence and is on-site (all 5 days) at our office in Chicago, IL.