Graduate Quantitative Trader

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