Old Mission · 1 day ago
Old Mission Ignition - 2-Day Discovery Program for Women in Tech
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New GradOld Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages advanced technology and research to execute profitable trading strategies. They are offering a 2-day educational discovery program in Chicago for women interested in careers at the intersection of technology and trading, providing hands-on exposure to quantitative trading and systems development.
FinanceSoftwareFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Tour our Chicago trading floor and technology infrastructure
Attend technical presentations on low-latency systems and quantitative trading
Participate in hands-on coding workshops and challenges
Network with our engineers, traders, and female leaders in technology
Learn about career paths in quantitative finance and electronic trading
Gain insights into our company culture and development opportunities
Qualification
Required
Current 2027 or 2028 college graduates (graduating May/June 2027 or 2028)
Pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative fields
Interested in quantitative trading, algorithmic trading, or financial technology
Passionate about low-latency systems, high-performance computing, or systems programming
Curious about applying technical skills to solve real-world problems in fast-paced environments
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Coursework or project experience with programming languages such as C++ and Python
Understanding of data structures and algorithms
Familiarity with systems programming concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly in dynamic environments
Company
Old Mission
Old Mission is a global, multi-asset market maker.
Founded in 2008
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (5)
2021 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bryan Russina
CTO at Old Mission
Erica Marquez Avitia
Chief Operating Officer
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