Quantitative Trader at Old Mission (New York NY, United States)
Old Mission· New York NY, 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
The Quantitative ETF Trader is responsible for executing and managing trades of ETFs across various markets to achieve optimal portfolio performance, maintain accurate pricing, and ensure liquidity.
Responsibilities:
- Execute ETF trades using various trading platforms and strategies to minimize market impact
- Monitor and analyze market conditions to identify trading opportunities and risks
- Maintain relationships with authorized participants, market makers, and liquidity providers
- Ensure proper execution of creation/redemption processes for ETF shares
- Implement hedging strategies to manage portfolio risk
- Analyze trading costs and execution quality to optimize trading strategies
- Support portfolio managers by providing market insights and liquidity profiles
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in trading ETFs or similar financial instruments
- Strong understanding of ETF structures, creation/redemption processes, and market mechanics
- Proficiency with trading platforms and analytical tools
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Series 7 and 57 licenses preferred
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
- Fully paid private medical, dental, vision with extended coverage, and life insurance
- Robust Pension Scheme, income protection, and salary exchange
- Free on-site lunch daily
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Base Salary Range
$170,000 - $225,000 - 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.
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.