Junior Trader at Eagle Seven | Chicago, IL

Eagle Seven, LLC is on the lookout for a Junior Trader to assist in the dynamic environment of our trading desk operations. If you are someone who is passionate about capital markets and thrives as a motivated self-starter, this role might be the perfect fit for you. Note: The ideal candidate must be willing and able to work Asia/European (overnight) hours.Key Responsibilities:Execute algorithmic trading strategies aligned with desk objectives.Continuously monitor and reconcile trading positions throughout your shift.Conduct start-of-day position and activity reconciliations.Perform post-trade analysis on a diverse range of algorithmic trading strategies.Complete end-of-day profit and loss (PnL) and position reporting.Coordinate with trading exchanges and internal technology teams on trading system issues.Manage and report any potential compliance concerns.Support quantitative traders in researching new trading strategies.

Eagle Seven is on the lookout for a skilled Algorithmic Trader with a solid background in trading futures contracts on Eurex, ICE, and CME. As a pivotal member of the trading desk alongside the Head of the Desk, you will oversee all facets of trading operations. We seek a candidate who not only has a fervent passion for capital markets but also thrives in a collaborative team environment and demonstrates a proactive, self-motivated attitude.Key Responsibilities Include:Executing grey and black box algorithmic trading strategies aligned with the trading desk’s goals.Consistently monitoring trading activities and positions throughout your shift.Conducting research and post-trade analysis using the firm’s sophisticated research tools to enhance the profitability of existing trading models.Utilizing your expertise in market microstructure, historical tick data, and quantitative modeling to discover and develop new sources of alpha.Collaborating closely with strategy developers to recommend and test specific code changes related to execution, pricing, and risk management.Engaging with risk managers and internal technology teams to address production issues.Developing and maintaining quantitative modeling tools and analytics.Coordinating with the back office to rectify trade discrepancies and reconcile positions and activities.

Eagle Seven is actively searching for a seasoned Energy Trader to engage in trading energy futures and swap markets on ICE and CME platforms. This pivotal role involves overseeing all facets of the trading desk operations. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of four years of experience within proprietary trading, demonstrate a robust enthusiasm for capital markets, and thrive in a collaborative team environment as a proactive self-starter.Key Responsibilities:Implement and manage grey and black box algorithmic trading strategies aligned with the desk's objectives.Continuously monitor trading activities and positions throughout the trading shift.Conduct research and perform post-trade analysis utilizing the firm's research tools to enhance the profitability of current algorithmic models.Collaborate with back-office teams to resolve trade discrepancies and reconcile positions and activities.Prepare end-of-day profit and loss (PnL) and position reports.Engage with exchanges, risk management, and internal technology teams regarding any production issues.Work closely with strategy developers to communicate and suggest specific code modifications concerning execution, pricing, and risk management.

Jump Trading Group is at the forefront of pioneering research, dedicated to empowering talented minds in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. We challenge scientific boundaries and apply innovative research to the global financial markets. Our unique culture fosters constant innovation, requiring creativity, intellectual integrity, and a strong competitive spirit. We believe in achieving success collectively while recognizing individual talents through collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, our research outcomes not only lead to exceptional risk-adjusted returns but also drive technological advancements that transform our world, support startups across various industries, and collaborate with premier global research organizations and academic institutions to tackle complex challenges.Our trading teams consist of a vibrant mix of traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers, all working together to analyze global markets and grasp the intricacies of diverse traded products and exchanges. They utilize outstanding statistical analysis and data mining techniques, leveraging their research findings to make informed forecasts and craft profitable predictive trading models.The Global Centralized Trading Desk (OTS) stands at the intersection of quantitative strategy, offering market intelligence and analytical support. We are searching for a Trader who is deeply passionate about the markets and is comfortable with a four-day work schedule, including one weekend day.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that champions collaboration and leverages state-of-the-art technology, data-driven strategies, and automation. As an options market-maker, we pride ourselves on delivering competitive quotes and liquidity. Our success stems from our dedication to developing and implementing proprietary low-latency technologies, advanced trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically positioned in the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we are proud to extend our global footprint with offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:We are on the lookout for an experienced Broker Trader to enhance our dynamic team at Akuna Capital. The ideal candidate will be a highly driven professional eager to help us broaden our market reach and thrive in a competitive landscape. Strong networking skills and familiarity with the options market are essential.In this role, you will actively make markets on options for brokers and banks using chat and voice platforms. Whether it’s providing initial quotes for inter-dealer brokers or executing orders on the trading floor, your identified opportunities will directly impact the team's P&L. You will work in a collaborative environment, gaining insights and knowledge from some of our seasoned traders while contributing your experience from day one.

About Akuna:Akuna Capital is a leading trading firm that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and advanced technology. We are dedicated to providing liquidity in the options market, which involves creating competitive buy and sell quotes. Our success stems from designing and implementing proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our visionary partners in Sydney, we launched our first office in 2011 in Chicago, the hub of the derivatives industry. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as an Options Trader:We are on the lookout for seasoned Options Traders to join our vibrant team at Akuna Capital. If you are a driven individual eager to make a significant impact in a growing organization, we want to hear from you. At Akuna, new Traders will have the chance to learn from our most successful trading experts and quickly apply their knowledge and experience.Effectively manage a derivatives portfolio while dynamically monitoring risk to ensure compliance with prescribed limits.Develop and execute trading strategies in a fast-paced environment.Collaborate with team members to enhance trading methodologies and generate profitable outcomes.

Join our dynamic team at 360 IT Professionals as a Senior Eagle Technology Analyst in Chicago, IL. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in Eagle technology to support and enhance the functionality of our systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that meet our clients' needs.

DV Trading seeks a Quantitative Trader specializing in equities for its Chicago office. This position centers on developing and executing trading strategies within equity markets. Role overview The Quantitative Trader will apply advanced quantitative skills to analyze market data and identify trading opportunities. Success in this role depends on a solid grasp of equity market dynamics and the ability to contribute directly to trading performance. Requirements Strong quantitative background Deep understanding of equity markets Experience shaping or executing trading strategies Based in or able to work from Chicago

Join our dynamic team at 360 IT Professionals as a Senior Eagle Technology Analyst in Chicago, IL. We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about technology and problem-solving. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to support our clients by providing innovative solutions and ensuring the optimal performance of our technology systems.As a Senior Eagle Technology Analyst, your responsibilities will include analyzing complex data sets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and effectiveness. You will play a vital role in guiding technology projects and assisting in the development of best practices.

Role Overview:As a Derivatives Trader at Valkyrie Trading, you will take ownership of significant revenue streams for various products across our trading desks. You will manage all risk and inventory held by the trading team, utilizing your expertise to make swift and impactful decisions in real time. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with team leaders, seasoned traders, junior traders, and risk managers to enhance Valkyrie's trading systems and operational efficiency. Your role will involve implementing strategic improvements to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of our trading strategies in the long run.

Join our dynamic team at 360 IT Professionals as an Eagle Technology Analyst. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your analytical skills to support various technology projects, ensuring optimal performance and integration of technology solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data trends, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive our business forward.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm based in Chicago, dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions in the financial markets. As a leading options market-maker, we pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and exceptional liquidity. Our success is rooted in our ability to design and implement low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and sophisticated mathematical models.Founded in Sydney, our partners established Akuna Capital in 2011, and we have since expanded our operations to key financial hubs worldwide, including offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:We are seeking a motivated Junior Compliance Analyst to join our Compliance team. In this role, you will assist in ensuring that Akuna meets all regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of options, futures products, equities, and cryptocurrency. You should possess strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication abilities to collaborate with our Trading team.

What You’ll Do:Join our dynamic and innovative team as a Junior Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing the technologies that drive our trading operations in the financial markets. Being a vital part of a fast-paced and forward-thinking company, you will engage with exciting challenges across programming, networking, technology, and finance. Your primary responsibilities will focus on the development and enhancement of essential trading applications that significantly contribute to Valkyrie’s success.

About Thinkingbox Thinkingbox is a creative agency that brings ideas to life for leading brands in sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology. Our team handles every step of the process, from initial concept through hands-on execution. Collaboration is at the core of our culture. Offices are designed for teamwork and creativity, with perks like office dogs and Thursday happy hours. Team members are encouraged to spend a month each year working from another location or finding inspiration elsewhere, whether at another office or on a beach in Mexico. Role Overview: Junior Designer (Chicago) The Chicago team is looking for a Junior Designer who is curious, motivated, and ready to grow. This role suits recent graduates or early-career creatives who want to contribute meaningfully and develop quickly. At Thinkingbox, strong ideas and careful execution matter. The work aims to connect with real audiences. What You Will Do Create style frames, pitch decks, and visual explorations that help turn concepts into reality Support campaigns, brand development projects, and experiential initiatives Collaborate with designers, strategists, motion designers, and producers to shape and refine creative ideas Report to a Creative Director and build skills in concept-driven, narrative design and creative problem-solving Work Environment Collaborative, hands-on approach to projects Opportunities to work from different locations for one month each year Team activities and a workspace designed for creativity and fun

Belvedere Trading stands at the forefront of proprietary trading, driven by a collective passion for knowledge and innovation. Our dynamic team is dedicated to reshaping the future of trading through advanced technology and strategic insight.Our traders excel in providing market liquidity through robust market-making activities, mastering a diverse array of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. Collaborating closely with our technology experts, our traders continuously enhance and optimize trading systems to maintain our competitive edge.As a Seasoned Commodities Options Trader, you will play a pivotal role in broadening Belvedere’s influence in commodity derivatives markets. This position entails taking the lead in strategy formulation, pricing, and risk management across commodity options products. Your keen market intuition, quantitative expertise, and collaborative spirit will be essential in navigating a fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges and elevate our trading capabilities.

Renterra is an innovative Series A-backed SaaS company transforming the $100 billion heavy equipment rental sector. Our comprehensive platform empowers rental businesses to operate more efficiently, encompassing operations, payment solutions, marketing strategies, accounting integrations, and much more.This hybrid position is based in Chicago, promoting regular in-office collaboration while providing flexibility for focused remote work.Our Work Culture:We prioritize speed and efficiency through rapid iteration cycles. Our agile team values practicality over formality—streamlining build times, deployments, and meetings to deliver the best solutions to our clients.Responsibilities:Design, Build, and Innovate: Take the lead on greenfield projects, crafting new features and products from the ground up.Collaborate Closely: Engineering is a collective effort; we achieve our best results together. Work in tandem with our product and support teams to ensure we address the right challenges.Customer-Centric Development: Demonstrate empathy for our users, actively seeking feedback and iterating on our products to enhance their experience. (We engage with customers on-site to observe our software in action.)Business-Minded Decision Making: Make informed daily decisions about architecture investments, vendor integrations, or streamlining scopes to deliver valuable functionality to our users.Optimize and Deliver: Engage in a dynamic and fast-paced development process that is continuously refined and improved.Qualifications:AI-Forward Thinker: You are proficient with AI tools to expedite development and are eager to incorporate AI into product experiences that enhance outcomes.Passionate Builder: You thrive on delivering real products to actual customers.Proficient in TypeScript: You are well-versed in modern web engineering and enthusiastic about pushing the limits of exceptional product experiences.Curiosity and Energy: You approach each day with eagerness to ship, solicit feedback, and rapidly develop alongside the team.

Akuna Capital operates as a trading firm with a focus on options market making. The team designs and maintains proprietary low-latency systems, creates trading strategies, and uses advanced mathematical models to provide competitive quotes for buyers and sellers. Originally founded in Sydney, Akuna Capital established its Chicago office in 2011 to be near the center of the derivatives market. The company has since expanded globally, now with offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.

Belvedere Trading stands at the forefront of proprietary trading. Our dynamic team thrives on intellectual curiosity, relentlessly seeking innovative strategies that will revolutionize not only our trading practices in this digital age but also the broader trading landscape.Our traders excel in providing market liquidity through adept market-making across a diverse array of assets, including commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. Collaborating closely with our technology experts, traders continually refine and enhance our trading systems to maintain a competitive edge.As a Senior Equity Options Trader, you will become an integral member of our Equity Index or Individual Equity Options Trading Groups. This role empowers you to take charge of strategy, risk management, and performance optimization in the equity options arena, while playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our trading desk. Your strong market intuition, quantitative approach, and commitment to teamwork will be essential in our fast-paced environment, where we collaboratively tackle complex challenges.

About Us:Established over 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has expanded to over 450 professionals across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Since our independence from a larger brokerage in 2016, DV Trading has quickly emerged as a leading proprietary trading firm, leveraging our own capital, innovative trading strategies, and robust risk management techniques to enhance liquidity in global financial markets and provide hedging solutions for commodity producers and consumers. Our affiliates now include two broker-dealers, a cryptocurrency market-making entity, and a growing investment advisory firm.Overview:DV Trading is on the lookout for exclusively experienced traders or trading teams with recent, relevant, and successful strategies backed by a proven track record. We will only consider applications from reputable proprietary firms, pod shops, or hedge funds, with an emphasis on returns that reflect proprietary trading characteristics. While we welcome discussions with Forex traders, please note that participants from platforms like Mr TopStep and other funded trader programs will not qualify for this role. ***UPDATE*** DV Trading is undergoing significant positive transformations, and we are committed to collaborating with the brightest trading talents in the industry. Our firm thrives on a culture not only of competitiveness but of the highest ethical standards. If you believe you fit this description, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to connecting and exploring the potential for collaboration!

About DV Trading:Founded over 15 years ago and based in Chicago, DV Trading has expanded to a robust team of more than 450 professionals across North America and Europe. After becoming an independent proprietary trading firm in 2016, we have utilized our own capital, innovative trading strategies, and robust risk management techniques to deliver liquidity to global financial markets and create hedging opportunities for commodity producers and users. Our affiliates include two broker-dealers, a cryptocurrency market-making firm, and a growing investment advisory service.Position Overview:DV Trading is on the lookout for a skilled Relative Value Trader who seeks the freedom to manage capital, rapidly scale innovative ideas, and operate on a high-performance proprietary trading platform. This position is ideal for an adept trader who has a proven ability to generate alpha in correlated products and desires the autonomy, infrastructure, and capital to develop strategies away from the constraints typically found in larger institutions. For the first 3 to 6 months, this role will be based in Chicago to facilitate seamless integration with the team, trading environment, and platform.