General Submission 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 Position
Don't see a current opening that matches your skills and interests? We'd still love to hear from you! We're continuously growing and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our values and could be a great fit for future opportunities.
Ideal Candidates
- Passionate professionals who are excited about quantitative finance.
- Collaborative team players who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous learners who embrace growth and new challenges.
- Results-driven individuals who take ownership of their work.
- Strong communicators who can work effectively with diverse teams.
Benefits and Perks
These offerings differ between our US-based and UK-based offices. For more information, please contact recruiting@oldmissioncapital.com. 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.