Posted 3 months ago
Senior Chinese Commodities Trader
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A Senior Chinese Commodities Trader develops and executes quantitative trading strategies for Chinese commodities, builds analytics tools, manages risk, and mentors junior traders in a fast-paced, collaborative Chicago office.
About this role
Who We Are
Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through the generous stewardship of the wealth we create.
TMG is a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, but also is like a startup because the potential of our group is at least one order of magnitude greater than what we are currently producing. We have an entrepreneurial culture and collaboratively develop our business with patience and discipline; we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise.
Description
Our Quantitative Traders are passionate about improving the global economy by facilitating risk transfer and restoring order to prices. At TransMarket Group you will be called on to work with teammates to eliminate inefficiencies and manage risk in the world’s financial markets. Our Senior Traders benefit from the resources and scale that our group can provide with its strong team and robust capital base to grow your effective trading strategy to the next level. The ideal candidate will have proven success and discipline in their trading strategies, a niche expertise, and excellent risk assessment and management.
Responsibilities
- Utilize expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management in the Chinese commodities space
- Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics
- Manage real-time execution of trading system
- Collaborate with Senior Traders and Junior Traders to contribute to learnings and strategies
- Mentor Junior Traders and promote their learning on the desk
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience trading Chinese Commodities and pertinent industry experience
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Math, Computer Science or equivalent
- Strong understanding of the Chinese futures market structure
- Demonstrated passion for financial markets, finance, and trading
- Deep understanding of finance, math, and statistics
- Attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure
- Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
- A strategy that is currently and consistently profitable; we are open to all markets and asset classes ranging from physical to electronic in any part of the world
- This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Chicago, IL.
Benefits
We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.
TransMarket Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
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