DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
As a University Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will execute the entire university recruitment lifecycle, ensuring that every candidate, from first contact to final offer, experiences a seamless, engaging, and professional process. You will be responsible for crafting an outstanding candidate journey, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and continuously thinking ahead to develop new, innovative approaches to attract top STEM talent from universities around the globe.
What you'll do in this role:
Manage all stages of the university recruitment process, including job posting management, sourcing, resume review, interview coordination, candidate communications, and the offer process.
Serve as a trusted point of contact for candidates, ensuring personalized and timely interactions that foster an exceptional candidate experience.
Design and implement creative, forward-looking recruiting strategies to connect with university students, increase brand visibility, and expand DRW's reach across campuses.
Represent DRW at on-campus and virtual events, acting as a dynamic ambassador for our opportunities and culture.
Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to develop effective recruitment, interviewing, and closing strategies tailored to university talent.
Collaborate with Recruiting Coordinators to ensure interviews are scheduled efficiently, feedback is collected promptly, and onboarding is smooth.
Utilize applicant tracking systems to monitor and analyze recruitment metrics, ensuring process efficiency and continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to optimize recruitment methods and bring fresh ideas to campus engagement efforts.
You will be right at home if you:
Hold a Bachelor's degree and have 3+ years of university recruiting experience, ideally in a technology-driven industry
Are willing to travel extensively to core schools during peak university recruiting cycles.
Have excellent organization skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
Have a strong initiative and sense of urgency, as well as proven experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Have a customer-focused mindset and a passion for building meaningful relationships.
Approach challenges with creativity and determination, balancing multiple priorities effectively.
Take a flexible approach and are willing to constantly adapt in an ever-changing environment.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have experience leveraging technology, including ATS tools, for recruitment success.
The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $130,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at ******************************************
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$85k-130k yearly Auto-Apply 10d ago
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DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive executive support services with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion and judgment to the Chief Operating Officer, Global Head of Treasury, and key members of the leadership team.
What you will be working on:
Ensure meetings are well organized and effective: coordinate agenda items; synthesize, prepare, and distribute relevant documentation ahead of meeting; compile notes and proactively following up with meeting contacts
Anticipate issues and initiate appropriate action to ensure the most effective use of the executives' time
Coordinate offsite meetings (and associated travel) with key external stakeholders
Draft executive communications and help prepare presentations
Maintain records of incoming and outgoing correspondence and materials and address other day-to-day administrative needs: filing, invoices, expense preparation, bills, tax documents, etc.
Maintain professional calendar and communicate adjustments/changes on a regular basis
Team event planning for executives and other senior leaders
Ad hoc project support as requested
Minimal personal support may be requested
You will feel right at home if:
You are proactive, open-minded, collaborative, detail-oriented, highly organized and can effectively prioritize and manage competing tasks and requests for two or more senior leaders
You pride yourself on your tact and diplomacy, with your ability to use discretion, strong judgement and maintain confidentiality
You have strong communication skills and experience communicating at all levels of the organization, particularly with senior executives
You are an exemplary representative of the leaders you are supporting
You are known for being hard-working, persistent and determined. You love helping others stay organized and being a "right hand"
You are able to develop a strong understanding of the business and will use this to help prioritize tasks and requests and initiate appropriate actions to ensure an effective use of the executives' time
You like to ‘problem solve' and welcome developing solutions to different problems that might arise
You are able to collaborate with others, including Executive Assistants for other DRW leaders
You are able to manage personal administrative tasks as required by the executives to ensure they are able to focus on important tasks at hand
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of 7 years of experience in an executive support function (previous c-suite experience preferred)
Expertise in Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Previous experience leveraging travel and expense systems, SAP Concur and Navan preferred
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with a high comfort level in dealing with senior management, directors and individuals at all levels, including external vendors
Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas orally and in writing, including strong writing and editing skills
Exceptionally strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities
Ability to work independently, multi-task, be proactive and initiate action confidently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage work and projects with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
High level of professionalism, good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential situations
Analytical, research, problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills
Tech-savvy, comfortable dealing with technology issues and proactive in finding ways to improve efficiency with available tools and resources
The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at ******************************************
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$38k-54k yearly est. Auto-Apply 28d ago
Clearing Associate
Jump Trading 4.3
Chicago, IL job
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Jump's Clearing team ensures the reliable flow of our trading activity between our various trading venues and clearing firms across the globe. This team works closely with departments across the firm to contribute to the growth of Jump's trading business. This is a great opportunity to join a world class firm and master the complexities of trading many products globally.
We are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong financial operations, project management, and business analysis expertise to join our global Clearing team in Chicago. In this role, you will help ensure the seamless flow of trading activity across global venues and clearing firms, while contributing to the development of new business initiatives and back-office infrastructure.
What You'll Do:
Support and execute critical daily clearing functions, including trade capture, lifecycle management, reconciliation, and break resolution across multiple products and venues
Facilitate the onboarding of new business initiatives, including new products, markets, strategies, and broker relationships
Collaborate with internal teams to enhance and expand Jump's back-office infrastructure, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and scalability
Proactively identify and implement improvements to operational processes and workflows
Develop and refine written procedures and documentation to support operational consistency and knowledge sharing
Maintain regular communication with counterparties, prime brokers, traders, and internal support teams across global regions
Perform additional duties as required to support the team and business objectives
Skills You'll Need:
At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial operations or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline
In-depth understanding of post-trade lifecycles for at least one asset class, such as Equities, Treasuries, Futures, FX, Options, or Swaps
Proven experience managing external relationships with technology vendors, brokers, and financial institutions
Demonstrated success in project management and business analysis, particularly in process improvement and infrastructure development
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of data accurately under tight deadlines
Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with global stakeholders
Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
Reliable and predictable availability
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation plus paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness Programs
Annual Base Salary Range $120,000-$150,000 USD
$120k-150k yearly Auto-Apply 30d ago
Assistant Controller
Peak6 4.6
Remote or Chicago, IL job
WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As the Assistant Controller at PEAK6, you'll be integral to managing and maintaining the general ledger for the consolidated entity of PEAK6 and its subsidiary businesses as well as the consolidation of all entities. This individual will report to the Controller. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities, maximize process efficiency, drive automation, and improve speed to delivery. Working in the Finance team at PEAK6 means that you'll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities as you continue to enhance your skills.
Responsibilities
Manage the PEAK6 corporate accounting team of 3-5, as well as align accounting processes working with other corporate accounting teams such as accounts payable, treasury, payroll and FP&A.
Responsible for the consolidation of multiple entities; capital contributions and loans down from the parent to subsidiaries; accounting for strategic investments and M&A opportunities
Manage the timeliness of the month end close process at corporate and across businesses, including supporting the preparation, review, and finalization of monthly and annual financial reports.
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
Identify and drive process improvements, automation and standardization across the controllership function that will result in greater efficiencies as well as decrease exposure to financial misstatements.
Work with the business unit accountants to ensure monthly and quarterly close processes result in timely month end close and accurate financial statements across the firm.
Build and maintain adequate controls in corporate accounting to ensure the accuracy of corporate and businesses financial statements.
Manage year end audit with external auditors and internal staff.
Develop and train a skilled, professional accounting staff to build an effective and efficient team
Evaluate, manage and maintaining software tools for effective and efficient accounting and financial reporting.
Your Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
Strong month end close experience including multi sub consolidations
US GAAP and FASB knowledge. SEC and PCAOB familiarity a plus.
Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
5-7 years of experience in complex multi entity organization
Cross-functional experience operating in a complex organization.
Strong project management, planning and organization skills, including ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Continuous improvement attitude; ability to seek out and implement internal or external best practices.
Strong analytical ability and perseverance to solve problems with high attention to detail
Strong commitment to ethics and integrity
OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits, enhancing your overall compensation package.
Base Salary Range
$146,000-$182,500
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at ************. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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$146k-182.5k yearly Auto-Apply 25d ago
Senior Data Scientist - Systematic
Chicago Trading Company 4.6
Chicago, IL job
CTC is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on helping the world price and manage risk. Our fun and trusting culture inspires us to solve the industry's most challenging problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment.
We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.
Join our team as a Data Scientist in the systematic vol trading space, to advance research, grow trading, and expand strategies. You will work on large amounts and broad varieties of data. You will work closely with Quant Researchers, Engineers, and Traders to optimize trading strategies by owning and maintaining useful datasets. You will also have exposure to multiple functions throughout the organization including backtesting platforms and trading systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Perform exploratory, detailed, and statistical data analysis to provide insights and quality checks into the datasets.
* Build data pipelines, design validation metrics, and own the correctness and maintenance of the datasets.
* Develop derived datasets with relevant metrics and integrate datasets for downstream applications such as alpha generation, backtests, and production trading systems.
* Engage with quant researchers in trading desks and engineers in central data teams to understand the characteristics of the datasets.
* Contribute to the improvement and innovation of trading strategies by providing critical data insights.
* Ensure that data handling processes are flawless and strictly follow industry standard methodology.
* Successfully implement solutions that improve data quality and accessibility for the entire organization.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
* 5 - 7 years of financial industry experience.
* A proven commercial approach and enthusiasm for collaborating directly with quants and risk managers.
* Outstanding oral and written communication skills and a great teammate.
* Strong knowledge of financial market data. Knowledge of options trading data is a big plus.
* Expertise in writing robust production code in Python for data tasks with proficiency in object-oriented design and emphasis on testing and monitoring.
* Experience in wrangling and manipulating large-scale data efficiently with pandas or numpy, and adept at addressing data issues.
* Experience with data ETL processes and writing SQL queries is a big plus.
* Familiarity with job scheduling tools like Airflow is advantageous.
* Knowledge of Linux is a plus.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
Salary Range
$200,000-$225,000 USD
Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.
Our Benefits
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, quarterly recharge days, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at ***********************. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.
$200k-225k yearly 60d+ ago
Asset Servicing Specialist
Wolverine Trading 4.5
Chicago, IL job
Job DescriptionWolverine Asset Management is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Asset Servicing Specialist to join our Middle Office Operations team. This individual will focus on corporate action management and related processes that are critical to supporting the firm's trading strategies. The ideal candidate has experience in asset servicing or trading operations across multiple securities classes, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.What You'll Do
Setup, monitor, process, and reconcile corporate action elections and activity
Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and external counterparties to resolve discrepancies, confirm asset servicing events, and manage risk.
Maintain accurate records and reporting of all corporate action activity.
Support broader operations through process improvement initiatives including evaluating current processes and systems.
Identify and escalate potential risks or breaks in a timely manner, while working to streamline workflows.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in asset servicing, corporate actions, credit operations, or trading operations.
Strong understanding of cash flows, entitlements, and the lifecycle of securities.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to interact with multiple internal teams and external partners.
Programming exposure is a plus.
Proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in a high-stakes environment.
Base salary is $110,000 - $140,000. Base salary is only one part of Wolverine Trading total compensation, which includes an annual discretionary bonus.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
$40k-59k yearly est. 7d ago
Options Trader - Asia Hours
Chicago Trading Company 4.6
Chicago, IL job
CTC is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on helping the world price and manage risk. Our fun and trusting culture inspires us to solve the industry's most challenging problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment.
We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.
We are seeking an Options Trader to cover Asian market hours. This role provides morning Asian time zone coverage. The shifts run between 3pm and midnight CT to align with Asian market opens. The role operates Sunday through Thursday with a flexible blend of remote and on-site work, supporting our growing trading strategies and global market coverage. This position offers the opportunity to work with groundbreaking execution technologies while gaining expertise in equity and index options trading arenas across Asia, with a likely initial focus on India and Korea.
The successful candidate will begin with an intensive 8-week training program in Amsterdam, which may be broken up into multiple shorter stays. During this training period, you will master proprietary execution, fitting, and post-trade analysis tools while developing a comprehensive understanding of CTC's options trading strategies and performance metrics. You will gain expertise in NSE Nifty, single stock options, and BSE Sensex options market dynamics (among others) and liquidity patterns through supervised live trading sessions alongside senior team members.
What You'll Do
* Maintain trading schedule from 3pm to midnight CT with hybrid work arrangement (WFH Sundays, hybrid Monday-Thursday with required office presence during Chicago afternoons)
* Ensure daily production system readiness and execute trade externalization, hedging, and portfolio trading during Asian market sessions
* Provide strategic insights on execution, margin management, and risk assessment while performing real-time recalibration of system controls
* Oversee portfolio management, manage broker relationships, and serve as general trading backup
* Raise issues appropriately to trading teams and risk management personnel as needed
* Contribute to execution research, backtesting, and strategic projects during non-market hours
What We're Looking For
* Minimum 1 year of options trading and/or risk management experience with background consistent with experienced junior to intermediate-level Trader requirements
* Basic proficiency in Python programming
* Ability to work non-traditional hours (3pm-midnight CT) and adapt to Asian market schedules
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
* Experience with Asian equity and derivatives markets, automated trading systems, and options market structure is a plus
* Previous experience in a fast-paced trading environment also beneficial
Compensation
The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
Salary Range
$200,000-$225,000 USD
Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.
Our Benefits
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, quarterly recharge days, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at ***********************. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.
$200k-225k yearly 27d ago
Campus Crypto Researcher (Intern)
Jump Trading 4.3
Chicago, IL job
About Jump and Jump Crypto
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Jump Crypto, the crypto division of Jump Trading Group, is committed to building and standing up critical infrastructure needed to catalyze the growth of the crypto ecosystem. We're builders, partners, and traders who take a long-term view of crypto's prospects and operate to unlock the full potential of open, community-driven networks. Since our inception as a skunkworks intern project in late 2015, we've grown into a dynamic and seasoned team of high performing players across a range of functions. Today, we play an important role in the development of some of the largest and most innovative crypto communities.
As a Campus [Intern / Full-time] Researcher at Jump Crypto, you will have the opportunity to partner with senior Leaders of Jump Crypto and other senior researchers to help shape the direction of our strategic efforts. The Researcher role is dynamic. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may be looking for macro-level trends that will inform the group's future efforts, heads down on a nuanced issue advising our engineers or partners, producing valuable research reports, or advising our business development team on partnerships. You'll use your deep knowledge of the crypto industry, computer science, distributed systems, consensus algorithms, networking, game theory and other disciplines relevant to blockchain technology to help identify, vet, and propose new business initiatives. The ideal candidate will know their strengths and contribute deeply to areas where they believe they can add the most value.
What You'll Do:
Monitor the broader crypto landscape and identify new opportunities for Jump Crypto.
Translate industry trends into actionable architecture, product, or investment strategy.
Aggregate information from technical repositories, research reports, white papers, industry relationships, Jump Crypto's own data, as well as anecdotal feedback from our team or partners to produce valuable content, recommendations, or general advice to guide our group's strategy.
Look to empower the broader Jump Crypto team through great research that facilitates better deals, more robust product insights for our engineers, and more strategic partnerships for our investment team.
Make material contributions to Jump Crypto's partners through direct contributions or advice on code, tokenomics modeling, strategy, and other areas.
Produce actionable insights on incomplete data to drive decision making on investments and product strategy.
Identify early-stage opportunities for our investments, engineering, market making, and trading operations.
Feed research insights on new trends (such as MEV) or projects back to the group through strong writing or effective presentations.
Other duties as assigned or needed.
Skills You'll Need:
Obsessed with the crypto industry and willing to follow its ever-evolving landscape to help guide the group's efforts optionally on macro-level strategy or specific project architecture.
Well versed in one, or many disciplines material to blockchain development including, but not limited to, smart contracts, cryptography, crypto-economics, networking, consensus algorithms, distributed systems, and other related technologies.
An excellent communicator across both written and verbal channels, and able to effectively convey technical concepts clearly to the appropriate audience.
Able to balance open-ended, blue-sky research with actionable results.
Excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced and lean organization with evolving focuses and priorities.
Kind, communicative, resourceful, self-sufficient, and able to work with internal and external stakeholders.
Reliable and predictable availability.
The estimated base salary for this role is $200,000 per year.
$38k-56k yearly est. Auto-Apply 49d ago
Trading Operations Engineer
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
As a Trading Operations Engineer, you'll provide support to a group of trading desks based in Chicago. This is an opportunity to solve challenging problems while working closely with experienced traders, researchers and software engineers to optimize operational workflow and use the right tools and technology for the job.
Responsibilities:
Act as process owner for current functionality and provide critical support and advice regarding needed enhancements to technology, workflows, and processes:
Gain strong understanding of traders' individual risk management tools and provide support for related traders' needs
Upgrade and support traders' tools to effectively utilize technologies and tools that are firm standard
Interface with technology to improve tools where they fall short of meeting the desks' needs
Adopt, integrate, and promote new technology as it becomes available
Gain mastery of the firm's proprietary trade capture, inventory management, treasury management, and risk management systems necessary to support products related to the desks' activity: futures/futures options
Trade and position reconciliation with the firm's clearing houses, counterparties, and brokers
Daily P&L calculation and substantiation
Provide operational support for the firm's Agricultural Options desk
Requirements:
Requirements:
Proficient in Python, Git, SQL, Linux (plus)
Experience or working knowledge of options theory and derivatives.
Strong interest or working knowledge and experience in Agricultural products
2-3 years of experience in the front office, middle office, back office, or risk management roles working with exchange-traded and over-the-counter products and derivatives
Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, or another quantitative field or material equivalent exposure
Substantial prior interaction with the front office and senior management in an active trading environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and synthesize and implement solutions
The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $165,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at ******************************************
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$100k-165k yearly Auto-Apply 28d ago
Microwave Tower Technician
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
DRW is looking for a Microwave Tower Technician in the Chicago area to support our internally managed wireless networks. This position will challenge you to provide quick and consistent responses to network needs while working with some of the smartest people in the financial industry. Experience with millimeter wave installations including path alignments and troubleshooting is strongly preferred. This role may include downtime in the office, and additional responsibilities may include assistance with lab testing, path design, equipment configuration and testing, and planning with stakeholders. We are looking for candidates who want to expand their skills beyond climbing and spend some time in an office environment helping to optimize our solutions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform work on towers and rooftops including line and antenna installation, grounding/electrical tasks, path alignments and troubleshooting
Respond quickly and effectively to resolve all trouble tickets, following applicable policies and standards within established time frames
Keep team lead well-informed about operational and maintenance issues associated with sites, suggesting improvements to standards as needed
Assist in project budgeting and schedule estimating, internally and with external contractors and vendors
Safely operate all supporting equipment, including vehicles and rigging tools
Contribute to keeping site documentation up to date
Requirements:
3+ years of experience in a similar role climbing and working on microwave technology
Must be capable of working and being on-call on extended working hours, including evenings and weekends
All industry required certifications to climb, install equipment on and maintain all sites and towers forming the network
Experience with path alignment and troubleshooting of millimeter wave links
Experience with spectrum analyzers, bit error rate testers
Experience with electrical work, including grounding, breaker installation, power cabling and conduit work following normal safety protocols
Comfortable with computers and productivity applications (documents, spreadsheets, email, chat, presentations)
Valid US driver's license
Responsibility to keep all required training/certifications up to date
Scripting and programming skills a plus
CPR/Basic First Aid training required
OSHA 10 minimum, OSHA 30 a plus
Personal Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be able to maintain clean, safe and orderly working environments
Must be able to problem solve, think on the fly, and shift between priorities to minimize downtime
Must be able to strongly enforce safety procedures and policies
Professional team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated and proactive, able to work both independently and collaboratively
The annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $100,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
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$34k-39k yearly est. Auto-Apply 28d ago
International Trade Compliance Manager
Jump Trading 4.3
Chicago, IL job
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Are you passionate about navigating the complex world of international trade compliance? As our International Trade Compliance Manager, you'll be the go-to expert who ensures our global operations run smoothly while meeting all regulatory requirements. This is your opportunity to apply your deep expertise in export controls, working alongside diverse teams to solve complex compliance challenges and enable business success. Your knowledge and guidance will directly impact our ability to compete globally, making you an invaluable partner in our international operations.
What You'll Do:
Enhance and maintain our export compliance program, implementing best practices and controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to classify products/technologies and prepare export license applications
Serve as the subject matter expert on Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and international trade regulations, providing clear guidance on complex requirements
Conduct compliance assessments and audits, identifying potential issues and recommending solutions
Interface with government agencies (Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)) on compliance matters
Deliver training and provide ongoing guidance to colleagues on export compliance requirements
Support U.S. Outbound Investment Security Program compliance efforts including with due diligence review and, when appropriate, submit notifications
Monitor regulatory changes and update internal procedures to ensure continued compliance
Additional duties as assigned or needed
Skills You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or Master's in Business/International Trade strongly preferred
At least 7 years of export compliance experience with demonstrated expertise in EAR and ITAR
Strong track record of working within compliance programs in complex organizations
Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulations clearly
Professional certification (Certified International Trade Compliance Specialist (CITCS) or equivalent) preferred
Experience with export compliance software and knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs)/Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is a plus
High integrity with proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Reliable and predictable availability
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
- Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation plus paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness Programs
Annual Base Salary Range $175,000-$225,000 USD
$71k-112k yearly est. Auto-Apply 29d ago
Operations Analyst
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
Cumberland - a DRW Company is the cryptoasset arm of DRW, established in 2014 after early interest in cryptoassets and their underlying technology. Today, Cumberland is a global leader in cryptoassets, uniquely positioned between the traditional financial markets and the cryptoasset ecosystem. From our offices around the world, we provide 24-hour access to a wide array of cryptoassets while helping the crypto ecosystem grow and evolve in a responsible, sustainable way.
As an Operations Analyst in our Chicago office, you'll help manage the day-to-day operations of our cryptoasset trading business. You will work closely with a variety of internal teams and external counterparties and exchanges to efficiently manage daily workflows and continually refine operational procedures.
What you'll do:
Provide operational support for cryptoasset trading business, with an emphasis on optimizing reconciliation and post-trade settlement procedures
Monitor pending settlements and liaise with counterparties and exchanges as needed to reduce settlement risk
Collaborate with internal cash management and operations teams to maintain optimal cash reserves for settlements and platform funding
Identify opportunities for process improvement, technology upgrades and automation
Utilize technology skills (Excel, VBA, Python or other programming background) to automate operational processes and perform analysis on large data sets
Provide timely response to counterparty inquiries and requests for settlement information
Provide additional administrative support to the team as needed
What we're looking for:
Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Prior settlements and/or trading reconciliation experience; previous experience with Cryptoassets preferred
Proficiency in Excel (VBA experience a big plus); previous experience working with other tools and/or programming languages for automation and process improvement also highly preferred
Experience dealing with money transfers/wires and banking platforms with an ability to understand and minimize costs related to overnight funding
Solid understanding of financial product clearing and settlement processes
Previous experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
High sense of urgency and dedication to efficiency
Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks and projects autonomously
Ability to provide support in off hours, as needed, to ensure operational continuity in a 24/7 business
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree
The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $135,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
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$90k-135k yearly Auto-Apply 14d ago
Quantitative Trading Analyst Intern
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results.
As a Quantitative Trading Analyst Intern, you will gain exposure to the dynamic worlds of trading and technology in order to learn what it takes to become a successful and sustainable trader. You will work on a small team to combine the disciplines of technology, research and risk management to identify optimal trading and investment strategies within the regulatory framework through a series of project based assignments. At the conclusion of 10 weeks, you will have the opportunity to present your results to senior leadership at DRW. While your days will have you engrossed with complex quantitative trading projects, your evenings will be spent exploring the city with organized social events to truly discover what it's like to live and work in Chicago, Greenwich & New York.
How you will make an impact…
Collaborate with senior traders, technologists and quantitative researchers by developing and improving trading strategies by working directly on the trading desk
Identify and research in the development of cutting-edge market research projects using powerful analytic tools
Market research projects vary from macroeconomic data curation and analysis to application of machine learning techniques to market tick data for automated trading
Be given immediate responsibility through assignments like position tracking, calculating risk, and analyzing vital theoretical values
What you bring to the team…
Are pursuing a bachelor's, master's or PhD in mathematics, economics, physics, statistics, computer science or any engineering related field and have an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
Advanced quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to deploy those skills under time-sensitive situations
Proficient programming in Python
Are self-motivated, enjoy challenges and significant responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments
A passion for the financial markets and a deep curiosity to explore new methodologies
Strong communication skills to advocate your ideas in a clear and concise manner to the group
What to expect during the internship
Meaningful projects: Each project, advised by a trader, promotes a comprehensive learning experience and provides you with real-world work experience.
Community: Throughout the summer, we host a variety of educational, social and team-building activities to explore the city, foster friendships and camaraderie.
Housing: DRW provides fully furnished apartments located close to the office - making your morning commute as easy as possible.
Mentorship: You'll build a professional relationship with an experienced mentor in your field. Mentors and mentees meet to discuss goals, challenges and professional development and explore the city together at our mentor outings.
Education: As the trading industry continually evolves, both in terms of new products and transaction methods, the future will present us with unique opportunities and challenges. You'll complete an options course taught by an experienced trader and participate in a technology immersion course to better understand how technology and trading intersect.
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set.
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at ******************************************
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$175k-200k yearly Auto-Apply 9d ago
Project Management Intern (Revenue)
Peak6 Investments 4.6
Remote or Chicago, IL job
WHO WE ARE We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are looking for an organized and tech-savvy Project Management Intern (Revenue) to play a pivotal role in optimizing processes and managing tools that drive our Business Prioritization efforts. In this role, you'll collaborate at the intersection of operations, product delivery, and data automation, ensuring alignment between our resource planning and the product roadmap. Your contributions will directly enhance the efficiency and prioritization of projects, enabling teams to deliver impactful products that meet our clients' evolving needs. You'll gain hands-on experience with core tools like JIRA and actively participate in initiatives that influence the direction and success of multiple projects across the organization.
To be considered, you must be able to commit to a 10-week hybrid internship and work 40 hours per week during our summer program.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in managing the Business Prioritization process to ensure tasks, projects, and priorities are effectively tracked and aligned with the product roadmap.
* Support change management efforts by tracking newly prioritized exceptions, assessing their impact on existing projects, and ensuring accurate timelines and resourcing plans are created.
* Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify areas where change management processes can improve project clarity and facilitate better cross-departmental communication.
* Help design workflows that streamline impact assessment and progress tracking, optimizing visibility for decision-makers at all phases of project execution.
* Utilize JIRA to automate and refine resource management workflows, ensuring alignment between resource availability and project demands.
* Build visualizations or dashboards to communicate resourcing capacity, forecast potential gaps, and highlight headcount needs to leadership teams.
* Work hands-on to configure automations that provide real-time clarity into resource allocation and impacted timelines.
* Partner with teams to identify and implement process efficiencies across operations, product delivery, and data automation.
Education and Experience:
* Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
* Senior standing, May 2027 graduate
* Prior experience managing a project from end to end. Strong verbal
* and written communication skills, ability to present ideas and findings to executive leadership.
* Excellent leadership & teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* General interest in Fintech, Project/product management
* Excel (experience required),
* JIRA or experience with some project management tool (preferred)
Work Environment:
* This internship operates in an office environment.
* This internship operates on a hybrid schedule in Chicago, IL
Salary:
* $25 per hour.
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OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at *****************. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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$25 hourly 35d ago
Global Head of Talent Management
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
Global Head of Talent Management
We are looking for a Global Head of Talent Management who will provide strategic HR leadership that helps drive the employee experience while partnering and reporting to the Global CHRO. Leading the Talent Management Team, you will collaborate with leadership, managers and employees to evolve and lead an integrated talent strategy that is directly aligned with DRW's strategic goals, specifically in relation to human capital. The role will be responsible for creating and implementing programs to enhance the talent lifecycle, including but not limited to partnering with talent acquisition, onboarding, training, career development and succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and engagement.
You will help bring the end-to-end talent strategy to life by advising business leaders on how to align structure, leadership, culture, and talent to achieve their unique business goals. The Global Head of Talent Management will influence and build relationships to empower leaders. It is critical that data is at the center of these changes. The Global Head of Talent Management will play a crucial role in building a culture of excellence!
Deliver expertise, consultation and strategic direction in all areas related to talent management.
Partner with the senior leadership, HR team and business leaders to align and implement talent programs and systems to support our goals.
Lead an engaged, and high-touch team. Provide ongoing coaching and development opportunities for HRBP's and the full Talent Management Team.
Partner with the CHRO and offer counsel and a strategic outlook for the business.
Coach management to promote engagement down into their own organizations and team. Set standards for managers and hold leadership accountable for communication and delivering a culture based on DRW's values.
Embed thoughtful assessment and rigorous benchmarking processes to identify talent. Lead valuable "career pathing" programs that link employees at all levels to greater engagement and performance.
Deliver expertise, consultation, and partner with our Talent Development Team with a focus on continuous learning, manager and leadership development, performance support and engagement.
Develop a holistic employee listening strategy that is scalable and captures the full spectrum of the employee experience for continuous improvement and to strengthen our culture.
Apply a data-driven and story-telling approach when analyzing large datasets, distilling insights and conveying findings. Leverage these insights to evolve and give direction for new talent and engagement strategies.
Design a performance management system that focuses on continuous feedback, delivering excellence and is agile to support our firm's differing talent.
Lead and manage our talent mapping and review process.
Identify gaps within and improvements for current technology, processes, analysis, and development systems while modernizing the HR organization.
Develop change management tools and processes that encourage a sustainable and relevant approach to talent.
Foster a high-performance culture by aligning talent management strategies with organizational values, defining and promoting leadership behaviors that exemplify these values, and ensuring a cohesive employee experience that drives engagement and retention.
Utilize talent metrics and trends to provide actionable insights, guiding our strategic decisions and helping us to proactively make talent decisions.
The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at ******************************************
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$68k-117k yearly est. Auto-Apply 28d ago
Distributed Compute Technical Lead
DRW Trading Group 4.9
DRW Trading Group job in Chicago, IL
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
As a Distributed Compute Technical Lead at DRW, you will lead the design and evolution of the distributed computing platforms that power our research, trading, and analytics workloads. You'll define the technical direction for how teams build, scale, and interact with DRW's compute resources, making complex infrastructure approachable and efficient for developers, quants, and traders alike. Acting as a bridge between systems engineering, software development, and end-user enablement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of our compute ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect and evolve DRW's distributed compute platforms to support current and emerging workload types across trading, research, and analytics.
* Develop abstractions, APIs, and developer libraries that simplify job orchestration, data movement, and distributed execution for end users.
* Collaborate with system and infrastructure engineers to optimize scheduler configurations, cluster performance, and resource utilization.
* Partner with application developers, quants, and traders to understand computational requirements and translate them into scalable, user-friendly solutions.
* Drive modernization initiatives around containerization, orchestration, and hybrid compute strategies to enable future workloads.
* Establish best practices and governance for distributed workload design, reproducibility, and reliability.
* Mentor engineers and guide teams in distributed systems architecture, performance tuning, and platform design.
* Champion user experience improvements, making the platform intuitive for all technical levels through tools, templates, and clear documentation.
* Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks that advance distributed computing, workflow orchestration, and data-driven research efficiency.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* 7+ years of combined experience in architecting and operating distributed or high-performance computing systems at scale.
* Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages, with a focus on building APIs or libraries that abstract infrastructure complexity.
* Deep knowledge of workload schedulers and orchestration platforms (e.g., Slurm, LSF, HTCondor).
* Experience driving cross-functional projects that span infrastructure and software development teams.
* Proven ability to enhance developer experience and usability for complex distributed systems.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across technical domains and user groups.
* Familiarity with compute workloads common in financial, scientific, or ML research environments.
The annual base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $275,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at ******************************************
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$67k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 49d ago
Research Engineer (FICCO)
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
As a Research Engineer, you will be an integral member of a systematic trading team comprised of experienced technologists, quantitative researchers, and traders. Your team will work closely to solve challenging technological problems and contribute to our full tech stack, including software design, data engineering, distributed computing, and quantitative modeling. You will be surrounded by cutting edge technology, mentored by industry-leading engineers, offered training and continuing education opportunities, and given immediate responsibility. We are looking for quantitatively minded people who are creative technologists, natural programmers, and disciplined engineers eager to develop new technologies that directly impact our business.
How you will make an impact:
Work with researchers to implement research studies, simulate trading strategies, and develop algorithms to compete in financial markets.
Design trading strategy simulation software optimized for distributed computation
Develop software for large scale data acquisition, storage, accessibility, and visualization
Create user interfaces for data exploration and post trade analysis
Accelerate the research lifecycle from strategy prototype to production deployment
Evaluate new technology and improve our technology stack
What you bring to the team:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Excellent software development skills in modern C++ and Python
A strong understanding of object oriented design, data structures and algorithms
A strong understanding of quantitative finance mathematics
A solid foundation in programming with the ability to think, communicate, and code clearly
A solid understanding of computer systems at every level of abstraction (hardware, OS, memory, network)
Skills in multi‐threaded applications
An understanding of how to build software for long term use and broad adoption
Demonstrated ability to produce algorithmic code in a fast-paced environment
The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at ******************************************
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$72k-96k yearly est. Auto-Apply 28d ago
Development Associate (Real Estate) - Convexity
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
Convexity Properties, a DRW company, is a full-service real estate firm, investing in and developing unique retail, residential, commercial and mixed-use properties. Our team seeks challenging projects that will benefit from our agility, high standards and expertise as we work to uncover new purposes and unlock additional value.
As a Development Associate, you'll assist in coordinating complex real estate development projects in the commercial, residential and hospitality sectors. You'll be involved in organizing due diligence, design and construction phases throughout the entire lifecycle of a project, including budget planning, vendor management, cost management and change management.
The opportunity to join the Convexity Properties team is unique because:
We have no outside investors or third-party capital.
We are long-term owners and investors of real estate. We aren't beholden to timing mandates to place capital or sell assets. Decisions are made exclusively on market fundamentals.
We operate in a fast-paced environment, and we move quickly. Our diverse experience, particularly with projects that have predevelopment and entitlement complexity, coupled with our access to capital, allow us to move quickly and achieve superior risk-adjusted returns. We have the flexibility to take calculated risks, such as acquiring sites without entitlements in-place.
We are relationship oriented. Convexity has built long-term relationships with its partners and consultants. We can leverage these relationships to act quickly when needed and they create opportunities for personal growth and development.
What you'll do:
Track and organize a wide variety of project tasks, schedules and deliverables from design through post-construction, with an emphasis on the core construction phases
Manage the work of external service providers identified through competitive RFP selection process (architects, engineers, general contractors, FF&E procurement agents, designers, specialty consultants, etc.)
Assist in contract negotiations with external service providers, manage financial and scope changes to negotiated terms, and ensure compliance with project deliverables and work standards
Liaise with municipal authorities to understand local requirements and gain necessary approvals and permits
Assist in preparation of project budgets, prepare monthly draw requests and provide regular reporting on project financials
Help team to manage project schedule to meet weekly, monthly and overall project milestones
Provide regular project updates to internal and external project resources and senior management; identify issues and develop contingency plans as needed
Interact with acquisitions team to assist in determining viability of prospective projects
Assist in the review of design and bid documents to ensure scope of work is aligned with project financial objectives and requirements
Assist in managing the project close-out process to a successful completion
Travel to project sites as needed
What's needed:
3-5 years of directly related development and project management experience in the real estate industry, preferably with mixed use commercial, hospitality or residential projects
Previous experience working on urban projects
Strong initiative and motivation to drive projects to completion
Vendor management experience
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, in particular MS Project and Excel
Strong problem-solving and issue resolution abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills and are highly detail oriented
Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, urban planning or similar area of study
Ability to travel within the U.S. approximately 40% of the time (2-3 days/week)
Bonus points for:
Experience developing project proformas and financial statements
Experience working on luxury high-rise residential projects
The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at ******************************************
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$85k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 3d ago
Software Developer Intern
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results.
As a Software Developer Intern, you will build advanced trading and risk applications leveraging cutting-edge technology. DRW enables our Software Developer Interns to develop computationally intensive software under the guidance of senior technologists with the goal of deployment during your ten weeks. While your days will have you immersed in complex projects directly driving DRW's progress, your evenings will be spent exploring the city with organized social events to truly discover what it is like to live and work in Chicago.
How you will make an impact...
Design, develop, test, and deploy proprietary software development solutions across the firm. Examples include creating:
Decoders to receive raw packet data from various exchanges and translate it into a more accessible form
Normalizers which take decoded data and build a book for each instrument traded on that exchange
Applications to facilitate communication around executed trades to our compliance team
Identify innovative solutions to complex problems and advocate for their implementation to your team by communicating your ideas in a clear and concise manner
Conduct robust research using a data driven approach to employ statistical analytics on large data sets
Collaborate with other software developers, quantitative traders and researchers as well as business analysts in cross-functional team environments
What you bring to the team...
Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Machine Learning or any related science discipline and have an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
Have exposure to network programming (TCP/IP), multi-threaded applications, computational intelligence, algorithms, real-time programming or GUI programming
Have strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms
Have an eagerness to learn and apply what you have learned, and to know the impact of your code
Have strong problem-solving and analytical reasoning skills
Have strong communication and collaboration skills
Exhibit excellent software development skills in C++, Python, or Java and a deep curiosity to learn and absorb new technologies quickly
What to expect during the internship...
Meaningful projects: You'll receive a challenging project to complete during your time here. Each project, advised by a software engineer, promotes a comprehensive learning experience and provides you with meaningful work experience.
Community: Throughout the summer, we host a variety of educational, social and team-building activities to foster friendship and camaraderie.
Housing: DRW provides fully furnished apartments located close to the office--making your morning commute as easy as possible.
Mentorship: You'll build a professional relationship with an experienced mentor in your field. Mentors and mentees meet to discuss goals, challenges and professional development and explore the city together at our mentor outings.
Education: As technology continues to drive the trading industry forward, both in terms of new products and transaction methods, the future will present us with unique opportunities and challenges. To prepare you for how technology will continue to impact trading's future landscape, you will complete an options course framed from a developer's standpoint to help you visualize how your technology solutions will be used in real time. As the trading industry continually evolves, both in terms of new products and transactions methods, the future will present us with unique opportunities and challenges.
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
The annual base salary for this position is $175,000.
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$27k-35k yearly est. Auto-Apply 8d ago
Junior Risk Manager
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it's not just what we do that matters-it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
We are currently seeking a Junior Risk Manager to be based in our Chicago office. This position will report to the Head of Equities Risk and be responsible for performing daily risk monitoring of our trading portfolios and assisting in the ongoing development and enhancement of our risk management framework and tools, with a focus on our equities business.
Core Responsibilities:
Work with Risk Managers to calibrate risk parameters and accurately measure desk positions
Monitor daily trading activity according to established risk limit frameworks and assess risk exposures
Help advance robust approaches to risk management, including defining, building and using the necessary tools and reporting
Actively research and stay current on market dynamics, risk factors and real-world drivers of portfolio performance and risk
Earn primary coverage responsibilities for a group of desks, and own communication of risk-related information to Traders/Portfolio Managers
Required Experience and Skills:
Previous risk management experience required; previous experience in trading is a plus
Previous experience with Equity Factor Models is required
Must have strong quantitative background and substantial data analysis experience
Previous experience using tools such as SQL, VBA, Python or R for data analysis and modeling; programming background helpful
Intuitive understanding of options pricing models and risk measures
Thorough understanding of equities and equities options trading is preferred
Experience building tools and reporting for risk or trading
Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills
Sound judgment and strong analytical skills essential
Must be proactive and able to work independently
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in quantitative field desirable
Previous experience understanding the US regulatory framework and working directly with US regulators (e.g., FINRA).
SIE and Series 99 certifications are preferred.
The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000, depending on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at *******************************
California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at ******************************************
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