Quantitative Analyst

ThinkMarkets is a global online brokerage firm that specializes in providing a multi-asset trading platform to thousands of clients around the world. With our flagship ThinkTrader platform, we give our users the ability to trade the world 24-hours a day. Our mission is to disrupt the brokerage industry by offering thousands of products for our users to trade the world in the palm of their hand. We use the latest technology to give traders seamless access to our advanced trading platforms. Our Chicago office is in the heart of the financial district in the Loop, and is made up by our Leadership, IT, Analytics, and R&D teams.  

We are seeking a Quantitative Analyst to join our workforce in Chicago. This role is onsite at our Chicago office and will report directly to the Head of Trading, offering an exciting opportunity to shape the organization’s trading processes.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage proprietary system of trade-based alerts and escalate accordingly
• Develop and enhance trading strategies based on knowledge of market patterns
• Extract and analyze market data to develop innovative core analytical tools and quantitative models
• Define and assess model specifications and data collection methods for optimum reliability and effectiveness
• Apply statistical and analytical knowledge to address potential issues in current risk and hedge performance techniques and tactics
• Create and implement high-performance, multi-threaded applications
• Collaborate with global risk team to further understand and predict market trends, driving productivity and overall department cohesion

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field required
• 1-3 years of work experience within the Trading industry required, preferably with implementing and enhancing trading strategies
• Strong experience with complex scientific computing, algorithm development, and pattern recognition
• Exceptional programming skills with Java, C, and C++, as well as scripting language such as Perl, Python, and UNIX shell
• Experience working with a trading team that focuses on FX, Equities, Options, and Commodities

Our Benefit Offerings:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Transit deduction options
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• 401k and Roth 401k (retirement planning) options available and competitive company match
• Generous Paid Holidays
• Monthly gym reimbursement
• Fresh beverages and snacks in office

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 salary per year

Must be willing to work in the office. This is not a work from home position.