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Systematic Portfolio Manager (MFT Futures) (Chicago)
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Systematic Trader (MFT Futures)
Global Proprietary Trading House Chicago - USA $200k - $250k + Up to 60% PnL Clip
A leading global trading house is looking to add a senior trader to its US franchise. The group has Traders/PMs working globally, so candidates could be based in any location they desire.
The firm employs a multi-strategy approach, so are agnostic in frequency and strategy focus, as long as the strategy has strong returns (20%+) and a sharpe ratio of 3+ and an ability to scale. The current PMs on the platform have come from a number of leading Hedge Funds and Prop Trading houses, so there is excellent DNA running through the company with a super collaborative environment allowing PMs to maximize their returns through information sharing.
Their current focus is building out the MFT Futures coverage and are happy to bring on both fully & semi-systematic PMs with a time horizon from intraday up to a few weeks.
Responsibilities include: Designing, implementing and executing trading strategies in line with the firms objectives. Monitoring of trading activity and positions Research and post-trade analysis using the firms research tools on a host of trading strategies to improve the profitability of existing models Compiling end-of-day PnL and position reporting Communicating with exchanges, risk managers and internal technology groups regarding production issues Work closely with strategy developers in order to communicate and propose certain strategy-specific code changes related to execution, pricing, and risk management
Ideal Candidates will have: Bachelors degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, business/finance, or related field 5+ years work experience trading financial products Systematic element to their strategy (employing a model driven approach) Able to bring their own strategy (3+ sharpe with demonstrable returns) 20%+ Return on capital Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated strong work ethic and team player focused on contributing to the success of the trading desk
Global Proprietary Trading House Chicago - USA $200k - $250k + Up to 60% PnL Clip
A leading global trading house is looking to add a senior trader to its US franchise. The group has Traders/PMs working globally, so candidates could be based in any location they desire.
The firm employs a multi-strategy approach, so are agnostic in frequency and strategy focus, as long as the strategy has strong returns (20%+) and a sharpe ratio of 3+ and an ability to scale. The current PMs on the platform have come from a number of leading Hedge Funds and Prop Trading houses, so there is excellent DNA running through the company with a super collaborative environment allowing PMs to maximize their returns through information sharing.
Their current focus is building out the MFT Futures coverage and are happy to bring on both fully & semi-systematic PMs with a time horizon from intraday up to a few weeks.
Responsibilities include: Designing, implementing and executing trading strategies in line with the firms objectives. Monitoring of trading activity and positions Research and post-trade analysis using the firms research tools on a host of trading strategies to improve the profitability of existing models Compiling end-of-day PnL and position reporting Communicating with exchanges, risk managers and internal technology groups regarding production issues Work closely with strategy developers in order to communicate and propose certain strategy-specific code changes related to execution, pricing, and risk management
Ideal Candidates will have: Bachelors degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, business/finance, or related field 5+ years work experience trading financial products Systematic element to their strategy (employing a model driven approach) Able to bring their own strategy (3+ sharpe with demonstrable returns) 20%+ Return on capital Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated strong work ethic and team player focused on contributing to the success of the trading desk