Wolverine Trading · 19 hours ago
Quantitative Trader - High Frequency Futures
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
2+ years expWolverine Trading is a proprietary trading firm focused on high frequency trading in the futures markets. They are seeking a skilled Quantitative Trader to conduct financial data analysis, generate profitable trading alphas, and contribute to the development of trading technology and research frameworks.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Conduct financial data analysis on large datasets to generate profitable trading alphas
Define key metrics for model validation
Back-testing and production performance monitoring
Contribute to in-house data analysis packages and research framework development
Acquisition of new data sets and cleaning/maintenance of new and existing data sets
Contribute to futures trading technology stack architecture
Qualification
Required
At least 2+ years of experience generating or implementing short term trading alphas into production trading strategies
Knowledge of CME and related market microstructure required
Advanced knowledge of modern statistical and machine learning techniques
Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python, R, or MATLAB
Proficiency in at least one statistical package and one machine learning package in one of the above languages
Demonstrated experience working with tick data
Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, etc
Preferred
Experience developing software systems in an object-oriented language is a plus
Benefits
Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
Profit sharing plan
Long- and short-term disability
Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
On-site gym with a subsidized membership
Frequent company outings
Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
Company
Wolverine Trading
Wolverine Trading is a company that offers asset management services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Harkness
COO
David Cavicke
Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
Recent News
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