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Old Mission

Associate Head of Trader Education at Old Mission (Chicago IL, United States)

Old Mission· Chicago IL, United States·

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About the Role:

Old Mission is seeking an experienced trader to serve as second-in-command of our Education function, partnering directly with the Head of Education to build, run, and continuously improve how we develop traders across the firm. The right candidate has sat on a market-making or trading desk, understands P&L and risk at an intimate level, and wants their next chapter to be shaping the next generation of traders.

What You'll Do:

  • Co-own the design and delivery of Old Mission's trader training curriculum and deliver a meaningful share of the teaching load which includes but isn’t limited to options theory, market microstructure, risk management, and mock-trading exercises
  • Act as the bridge between the trading desks and the classroom to pull real, current market scenarios into training content, so it stays grounded in how Old Mission actually trades
  • Directly mentor and evaluate junior traders and interns, and provide hands-on, desk-level feedback
  • Work with the Head of Education on day-to-day program management which includes scheduling, curriculum iteration, cohort tracking, and reporting on trainee progress to senior leadership
  • Partner with desk heads to identify skill gaps and build targeted training curriculums for existing traders, not just new hires
  • Help build out a more formal trader development pipeline, including rotational assignments, structured feedback loops, and criteria for promotion into trading seats
  • Continue to build out and professionalize internship programs, from structure and curriculum through selection and conversion to full-time offers
  • Collaborate with other stakeholders (Recruiting, Quantitative Research, Technology, etc.) on an ad hoc and as-needed basis to improve and strengthen other talent pipelines within the firm
  • Pursue other trading and non-trading projects during non-teaching periods as time and interest allow

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience as a trader at a proprietary trading firm, market maker, or similar quantitative trading environment
  • Fluency in options pricing, hedging, and risk management (experience trading other asset classes a plus)
  • Experience designing and/or teaching a formal training curriculum
  • Comfortable operating with authority on the desk and in the classroom
  • Program/project management experience: comfortable owning a curriculum, tracking cohort progress, and iterating based on outcomes
  • Basic programming experience in Python
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to break down complex concepts

Base Salary Range

$175,000 - $200,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.

Benefits and Perks

  • Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
  • Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.

Why work at Old Mission

  • Culture & Values: “Outwardly competitive culture with a flat hierarchy that respects good ideas, wherever they come from.” Transparency and collaboration are core. oldmissioncapital.com
  • Immediate Responsibility: Traders, engineers, and operations staff are given ownership of critical processes from day one; new hires work at scale and measure impact in real time.
  • Work Environment: Modern offices with well-stocked kitchens and plenty of social opportunities; founders and senior leaders remain accessible on the trading floor.
  • Learning & Growth: Formal education program combined with hands‑on mentorship. Engineers get exposure to the entire technology stack (Python, C++, Kubernetes, etc.) and traders learn from desk heads directly.
  • Compensation & Reviews: Employer rating of 4.2/5.0 (42 reviews) with high marks for culture (4.6), compensation (4.4), and career development (4.6). linkedin.com
  • Work Policy: Likely office‑focused given trading floor environment; roles are based in Chicago, New York, and London.

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