Chicago Trading Co

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 seeking a Head of Agency Options Trading to establish and lead their new agency options business. You'll focus on business development and managing institutional client relationships. This role requires expertise in options trading and team leadership.

Job Description

Who you are

You have extensive experience in options trading, ideally with a background in establishing trading desks or similar operations. Your leadership skills are complemented by a strong understanding of the financial markets and the ability to drive business development efforts. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about building teams that excel in high-pressure situations. You understand the importance of ethical excellence and are committed to making a positive impact in the industry. Your communication skills enable you to build strong relationships with institutional clients and stakeholders, ensuring that their needs are met with the highest standards of service.

Desirable

Experience in a proprietary trading firm or a similar environment is a plus. Familiarity with complex, multi-leg options strategies and a proven track record of revenue growth through client acquisition will set you apart. You are adaptable and can navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing market landscape, always looking for innovative solutions to meet client demands.

What you'll do

As the Head of Agency Options Trading, you will lead the establishment of our new agency options business from the ground up. This includes building and managing our institutional client base, driving revenue growth through strategic client acquisition, and overseeing all aspects of our agency options platform. You will act as the Head Executing Broker, handling complex, multi-leg, and high-volume listed equity and index options orders. Your role will involve ensuring best-in-class routing, execution, and reporting for our clients. You will develop and manage a team dedicated to the agency options desk, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Your hands-on execution expertise will be crucial in setting the standard for our trading operations.

What we offer

At Chicago Trading Co, we pride ourselves on our fun and trusting culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of forward-thinking traders who are committed to solving the industry's most challenging problems. We offer a competitive compensation package and the chance to make a significant impact in the markets and the communities we serve. Join us in our mission to be the most innovative firm in the industry, today and into the future.

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