Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Analytics Front Office
DRW Holdings, LLC 4.9
DRW Holdings, LLC job in Chicago, IL
A technology-driven trading firm located in Chicago is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Analytics Front Office. This role involves designing and implementing low latency risk analytics systems and requires extensive experience with distributed systems and testing automation. The ideal candidate is proficient in programming and tools such as C#, Python, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes. Competitive salary ranges between $200k and $250k, plus additional benefits.
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$200k-250k yearly 3d ago
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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.
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A fintech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Chicago to design and maintain backend systems and build microservices for their Margin product. This role requires solid experience in Java and distributed systems, with responsibilities including API development and systems design. A competitive salary range of $123,000 to $153,750 and a hybrid working environment are offered. You will also mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the delivery of reliable solutions.
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$123k-153.8k yearly 1d 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 48d 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 55d 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 52d ago
Campus AI Researcher, PhD/Postdoc (Intern)
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.
Our trading teams are each comprised of a dynamic group of traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers who work together to examine the global markets, seeking to understand the complexities of various traded products and exchanges. They leverage their impeccable statistical analysis and data mining skills, using the results of their research to make forecasts and develop profitable predictive trading models.
We are seeking research scientists with a demonstrated ability to apply machine learning to achieve state-of-the-art capabilities in complex and challenging domains. The ideal person for this role will be capable of implementing an open-ended research project from concept to production and continuously improving model design, tools, and infrastructure. Potential projects may target any area of the quantitative research and monetization process. We believe that successful research efforts require a fluid mix of skills including ML expertise, engineering pragmatism, statistics and market intuition.
Other duties as assigned or needed.
Skills You'll Need:
Strong publication record at ICML, ICLR, AAAI, NeurIPS, UAI, KDD, or equivalent and/or contributions to open-source AI research
Strong general ML background with exposure to modern deep learning techniques and/or language modeling architectures (e.g. transformers, SSMs)
Solid development skills in Python and/or C++
Familiarity with ML libraries/frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and/or JAX
Intellectual curiosity, versatility, and originality combined with a pragmatic outlook
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Ability to reason through quantitative problems and communicate effectively with trading researchers
Reliable and predictable availability required
Bonus Points
Experience with HPC and distributed large model training
Experience with GPU performance optimization (CUDA or ROCm)
Experience with end-to-end model development
Strong opinions on best practices in ML research, tooling, and/or infrastructure
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS are encouraged to apply. We accept students eligible for CPT/OPT and we sponsor work visas for full-time positions.
The estimated base salary for this role is $300,000 per year.
$38k-56k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Electronic Options Trader
Wolverine Trading 4.5
Chicago, IL job
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced electronic option trader who enjoys working in a team environment. As part of Wolverine's Option Market Making Desk, you will be managing risk across multiple industry groups that results from electronic market making. You will have the opportunity to work with other traders and engineers to improve our risk management logic and processes. At Wolverine, we pride ourselves on fostering a collegial environment that encourages creative thinking through informal discussions. Our flat structure allows you to obtain quick feedback, and gives you the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities. What You'll Do:
Manage risk and execution across multiple products.
Manage parameters that affect option pricing.
Conduct product-specific research in order to identify idiosyncratic risks.
Identify macro catalysts within your names.
Identify and investigate trades using our analysis tools and logs.
Collaborate with desk engineers and traders to improve current strategies and applications.
Must be able to work in our Chicago Loop office 5 days a week.
What We're Looking For:
2+ years of managing risk on an electronic market making desk.
Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a team environment.
Ability to perform trade analysis and identify solutions.
Self-motivated, adaptable.
Commitment to learning and innovation.
Excellent analytical skills.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.Base salary is $100,000 - $150,000. Base salary is only one part of Wolverine Trading total compensation, which includes an annual discretionary bonus.
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Wolverine Culture:Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don't worry, they won't be wearing a suit either). While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges. Wolverine Benefits: · Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity· Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling · 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage · Generous Paid Parental Leave · Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K · Profit sharing plan · Long- and short-term disability
Perks of being at Wolverine:· Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)· On-site gym with a subsidized membership · Frequent company outings· Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
Professional Development: · In-house education team - classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities · Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
About Us:Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.
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.
$100k-150k yearly 4d 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.
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 ******************************************
$34k-39k yearly est. Auto-Apply 45d ago
University Talent Acquisition 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.
Our success depends on attracting and hiring the brightest minds from universities across the globe. We are looking for a University Talent Acquisition Manager to help develop our strategy and grow our recruiting efforts as we identify, interview, and hire graduates and interns. This role partners closely with our Head of University Talent Acquisition to design and execute strategies that reach high-caliber students.
What you'll do in this role:
Lead and mentor a team of university recruiters, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Partner with the Head of University Talent Acquisition to design and execute our university recruiting strategy.
Champion a quality-first approach to recruitment, ensuring we target, assess, and hire the strongest talent from top universities.
Use data and market insights to evaluate recruiting processes and programs, identify improvements, and develop new initiatives.
Manage the full life cycle of university recruitment, including resume reviews, interview management, and offer execution.
Partner with internal stakeholders to create and implement effective interviewing, offer generation, and closing strategies.
Represent the firm at campus events and on-site programs.
Maintain a deep understanding of competitor hiring trends and the evolving university recruiting landscape.
You will be right at home if you:
Have 5+ years in university recruiting experience, including leadership experience, ideally within competitive industries such as finance, technology, or consulting.
Possess a proven track record of engaging and hiring top talent from leading universities.
Have strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Are willing to travel during key recruiting seasons.
Demonstrate strong initiative and a sense of urgency, with proven success working in fast-paced environments.
Have a Bachelor's degree.
The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $180,000 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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$140k-180k yearly Auto-Apply 27d ago
Operational Risk Program Analyst
DRW 4.9
DRW job in Chicago, IL
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three 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 Role
We're looking for an experienced Operational Risk Program Analyst to help build and scale DRW's operational risk program. In this role, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to help design, implement, and embed a proactive approach to risk management across our businesses.
You'll work closely with business leaders to ensure operational risk is effectively identified, assessed, and managed. This is a hands-on role focused on implementing the program across DRW - while building the supporting frameworks, governance, and relationships that sustain it.
What You'll Do
Partner with trading and support teams to identify, assess, and manage operational risks in day-to-day processes and systems.
Help design and build the firm's operational risk management framework, including establishing policies, procedures, risk assessment methodologies, reporting, and governance structures. Support the implementation, rollout, and ongoing oversight of the framework across the firm.
Monitor and escalate emerging risks, track control improvements, and maintain oversight of key risk indicators and events.
Provide effective challenge and guidance to ensure risk-informed decisions align with DRW's risk appetite.
Produce and deliver risk reporting and analytics - including dashboards, metrics, and presentations for leadership.
Deliver training and resources that build awareness and ownership of operational risk across teams.
Partner with Security to support third-party risk assessments and ensure controls are in alignment with DRW's risk appetite.
What You Bring
Five to seven years of experience in operational risk management or a related discipline within financial services or a complex business environment.
Solid understanding of operational risk principles and tools including risk frameworks, control design, governance processes, etc., with the ability to tailor and apply them to fit unique business models without compromising core program effectiveness.
Proven ability to execute and enhance risk programs and documentation.
Ability to evaluate operational risks with discernment-identifying early signals, determining which issues truly matter, and applying disciplined inquiry and root-cause thinking to deliver actionable insights and support high-quality decision-making.
Flexible and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to tailor operational risk approaches and frameworks to fit the firm's culture and operating model.
A balance of analytical rigor and practical problem-solving; comfortable moving between detail and big picture, and the ability to manage ambiguity, operating effectively even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with program goals, holding self and others accountable to meet deadlines.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and partner at all levels.
A collaborative, proactive mindset and a desire to strengthen DRW's operational risk culture.
The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 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.
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$110k-130k yearly Auto-Apply 9d ago
Operations Specialist
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 an Operations Specialist, your work will involve reconciliation, balancing of accounts, profit-and-loss calculation and analysis, trade capture and a variety of other activities to support the firm's trading activities in various asset classes. In this role, you'll have regular, direct interaction with a variety of teams, including finance, technology, operations, and the front office. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism is paramount.
What you'll do in this role:
Perform detailed trade, position, and valuation reconciliation
Provide assistance in trade capture for all products related to the firm's activity
Field reconciliation-related inquiries from a variety of teams within the firm
Daily P&L calculation and substantiation
Support trade management activities, such as processing exercises and assignments, corporate actions, box transfers, currency conversions, etc.
Research and design analytical tools to be integrated into daily procedures
Adopt, integrate, and promote new technology as it becomes available
Provide experienced direction and assistance to teammates across all product classes
You'll be right at home if you have:
Four or more years of experience in detail-oriented role in the financial markets industry, ideally in a front office, middle office, back office, or risk management capacity
Experience with futures, futures options, equities, equity options, FX, bonds, swaps, cryptocurrencies or other financial derivatives or products
Comfort working in time sensitive situations, pushing for quick and complete resolution to stakeholder concerns
High level of proficiency with MS Excel
Previous experience with Python, SQL, VBA, or PowerQuery
Experience with a variety of software tools, and with technologists to identify technology needs and implement solutions
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or another quantitative field
Demonstrated high level of customer service and strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to be successful collaboratively or independently
Highly organized, with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Proven ability to understand challenging problems, find solutions, and drive process improvement
Demonstrated ability to understand big picture and anticipate downstream impacts
The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 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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$100k-150k yearly Auto-Apply 11d 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.
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$67k-104k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Lower Environments Team Lead (UAT & Development)
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 the Lower Environments Team Lead, you will take ownership of the stability, reliability and production parity of non-production environments. You will work closely with development, QA, release management and production operations teams to make sure these environments match production closely, stay available and support high-quality releases.
You will lead a support team, reduce outages, and create systems and processes that engineers, testers and stakeholders can trust while fostering a collaborative culture.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related STEM field
7+ years of experience managing and troubleshooting Linux-based environments.
Experience with scripting / automation (Python, Java, or JavaScript)
Demonstrated knowledge of network communications, including use of multicast networking
Prior experience in a leadership, team lead, or supervisory capacity
Proven record of implementing operational best practices in Dev and UAT settings
Experience with incident response and root cause analysis
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities under time pressure
Excellent written and verbal stakeholder communication skills
Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell) for basic automation tasks
Competence in a broad range of technologies, spanning cloud platforms, containerization, monitoring/alerting systems, and distributed messaging platforms (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, RabbitMQ)
Prior experience supporting electronic trading systems preferred.
What You'll Be Working On
Increasing and maintaining parity between lower and production environments by standardizing tooling, infrastructure and configurations
Implementing monitoring, alerting and incident response for UAT and Development
Reducing environment downtime and improving reliability during testing
Tracking and reporting on environment performance, including outage metrics and improvements delivered
Collaborating with production operations and development teams to share best practices and ensure consistent operations
Leading and mentoring the lower environments team to deliver operational excellence
What we Value:
Intent over Instruction: We set goals; you determine the best way to achieve them
Reliability & Accountability: You own your domain and follow through on commitments
Continuous Improvement: You're always looking for ways to align, monitor, and optimize environments
Collaboration: You build strong partnerships across teams and disciplines
About You:
You enjoy diagnosing problems and thinking creatively about solutions
You balance strategic vision with hands-on operational problem-solving
You thrive in fast-moving delivery pipelines where uptime and stability are mission-critical
You learn by doing and feel comfortable diving into unfamiliar technology
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 *******************************
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$64k-118k yearly est. Auto-Apply 16d 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 *******************************
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$100k-165k yearly Auto-Apply 45d 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 *******************************
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$150k-190k yearly Auto-Apply 45d ago
AML Compliance Analyst
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 an AML Compliance Analyst in our Chicago office, you'll assist our AML Compliance Officer with managing the compliance program for the firm's cryptocurrency business. Our
environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and we are looking for someone who is energized by our innovative culture.
What you'll do in this role:
Assist in developing transaction monitoring strategies that leverage data analytics and blockchain technology to identify potentially unusual or suspicious activity
Conduct enhanced due diligence on counterparties identified as higher risk and activity identified as potentially unusual and suspicious
Assist in reviewing questions or observations raised by the business and trading desks with respect to counterparty activity or existing policies and procedures
Assist the AML Compliance Officer in analyzing transaction trends and patterns
Contribute to the development and management of compliance processes
Contribute to the development of risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies specific to over-the-counter cryptocurrency trading activity
Assist in conducting due diligence on new and existing counterparties in connection with the on-boarding process
What we're looking for:
Knowledge of, or familiarity with, U.S. anti-money laundering laws and regulations
Familiarity with AML monitoring strategies in the cryptocurrency space
Familiarity with Chainalysis and/or Elliptic
Familiarity with technical languages, including SQL and Python
Experience with AML customer identification/KYC and transaction monitoring programs
Experience with sanction screening (e.g., OFAC) programs
Keen attention to detail
Strong business acumen and analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work effectively and meet goals both as part of a team and independently
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of, or experience in, the cryptocurrency industry is preferred
Bachelor's degree
The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 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.
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$90k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 9d 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.
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$85k-120k yearly Auto-Apply 20d 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 *******************************
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$72k-96k yearly est. Auto-Apply 45d 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.
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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DRW may also be known as or be related to DRW, DRW Holdings LLC, DRW Holdings, LLC, Drw and Drw Holdings, LLC.