
About Chicago Trading Co
Where trading meets technology and integrity
Key Highlights
- Founded in 1995, with over 200 employees
- Specializes in quantitative trading and market-making
- Headquartered in Chicago, formerly a trading floor
- Manages billions in assets across multiple asset classes
Chicago Trading Co, founded in 1995, is a proprietary trading firm specializing in quantitative trading strategies and market-making. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm leverages advanced technology and data analytics to execute trades across various asset classes, including equities and derivatives...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and a generous PTO policy. The firm also offers equity...
🌟 Culture
Chicago Trading Co fosters a culture of integrity and entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging collaboration among traders, quants, and technologists. The ...
Overview
Chicago Trading Co is hiring a Data Engineer to build and maintain core data assets for their analytics products. You'll work closely with Data Scientists and Traders to ensure data quality and reliability. This role requires a strong understanding of data pipelines and metrics used in trading.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a solid background in data engineering, with experience in building and maintaining data pipelines that support analytics products. You understand the importance of data quality and reliability, especially in a trading environment where timely feedback is crucial for decision-making. You are comfortable collaborating with Data Scientists, Traders, and Quantitative Researchers to gather requirements and ensure that the data products meet their needs. You are proactive in identifying data quality issues and have a knack for developing tools that help surface and resolve these problems. You thrive in a collaborative culture and are eager to contribute to a team that values innovation and ethical excellence.
Desirable
Experience with data visualization tools and a strong understanding of the metrics used in trading would be a plus. Familiarity with programming languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python or SQL, is also desirable. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance the data engineering processes at CTC.
What you'll do
As a Data Engineer at Chicago Trading Co, you will be responsible for the quality, reliability, and overall health of our data pipelines. You will work closely with Data Scientists, Traders, and Quantitative Researchers to understand their needs and how they utilize our final data products. Your role will involve detecting source data quality issues that lead to incorrect downstream metrics and partnering with data owners to develop tools to proactively surface and resolve these issues. You will assist colleagues in transitioning data and ensuring that the analytics products are robust and user-friendly. Your contributions will directly impact the trading decisions made by our teams, making your role critical to the success of the firm.
What we offer
At Chicago Trading Co, we pride ourselves on our fun and trusting culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to solving the industry's most challenging problems while maintaining ethical excellence. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career. Join us in making a positive impact on the markets and the communities we serve.
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