Valkyrie Trading
Senior Derivatives Trader
Valkyrie Trading, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
What You’ll Do:
Senior Derivatives Traders are expected to own, maintain, grow, and be responsible for key revenue streams for one or more products on our trading desks. In this role, you will be responsible for all risk and inventory held by the trading team, and expected to leverage your experience and knowledge in making critical decisions in real-time. On every level, Senior Traders will look to effectuate systemic improvements to the trading strategy to ensure the long-term viability and competitiveness of the strategy.
What You’ll Need:
4+ years experience on a trading desk
A strong ability to manage and assess risk in a derivatives portfolio
A passion for trading and financial markets
A desire to develop and constantly improve the strategies and models that drive our trading activities
A tenacious determination to problem solve
Strong math and numerical aptitude
Entrepreneurial spirit
A keen attention to detail
Willingness to dig into problems
Relentless desire to constantly improve
Proactive attitude
Quantitative analysis skills are a plus
Advanced degrees preferred
What You’ll Get:
Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
Top-tier medical and dental coverage
Relocation assistance packages
Generous vacation policy
Training opportunities and continuing education
Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
Group outings and company parties
Casual dress environment
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Senior Derivatives Traders are expected to own, maintain, grow, and be responsible for key revenue streams for one or more products on our trading desks. In this role, you will be responsible for all risk and inventory held by the trading team, and expected to leverage your experience and knowledge in making critical decisions in real-time. On every level, Senior Traders will look to effectuate systemic improvements to the trading strategy to ensure the long-term viability and competitiveness of the strategy.
What You’ll Need:
4+ years experience on a trading desk
A strong ability to manage and assess risk in a derivatives portfolio
A passion for trading and financial markets
A desire to develop and constantly improve the strategies and models that drive our trading activities
A tenacious determination to problem solve
Strong math and numerical aptitude
Entrepreneurial spirit
A keen attention to detail
Willingness to dig into problems
Relentless desire to constantly improve
Proactive attitude
Quantitative analysis skills are a plus
Advanced degrees preferred
What You’ll Get:
Competitive salaries and performance bonuses
Top-tier medical and dental coverage
Relocation assistance packages
Generous vacation policy
Training opportunities and continuing education
Catered lunch, snacks, and beverages
Group outings and company parties
Casual dress environment
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