Senior Quantitative Trader

$175,000 - 200,000 USD

PnL split % bonuses

Onsite WORKING

Location: Chicago, Illinois - United States Type: Permanent

My client is a boutique proprietary trading firm based in Chicago. They are actively seeking a Senior Quantitative Trader to build out a new independent team. The ideal hire should have experience in either HFT cash equities or futures strategies.

This is an opportunity for a high-performing quant with a proven HFT background to deploy scalable, high-ROC strategies on best-in-class infrastructure. The firm provide meaningful autonomy and an industry-leading PnL split.

They can consider independent hires looking to build out a new team, or an existing team looking to join a platform with stronger infrastructure and capital backing.

The opportunity:

• Build and lead a new independent trading pod
• Deploy and scale high-frequency, latency-sensitive strategies
• Leverage market-leading low-latency infrastructure and technology
• Shape team structure, hiring, and research direction
• Directly impact your compensation through a highly competitive PnL split

Required experience:

• Senior-level experience within a leading proprietary or HFT trading firm
• Demonstrable track record of high Return on Capital (ROC) strategies
• Proven Sharpe ratio of 5+ across meaningful capital allocation
• Deep understanding of risk management in high-velocity trading environments
• Experience managing intraday and tail risk in automated strategies
• Strong understanding of microstructure and latency optimization

The firm provides:

• Access to market-leading low-latency trading systems
• Cutting-edge co-location and execution infrastructure
• Dedicated development and technology support
• Robust risk monitoring systems
• Significant capital allocation based on performance

Compensation:

• Highly competitive base salary
• Strong, performance-driven PnL split
• Scalable capital allocation aligned with performance
• Long-term upside tied directly to your team's results