Quantitative Execution Trader

Edgehog Trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in electronic options market making. We take a technology-driven approach, designing and operating automated, scalable systems to provide liquidity across markets.

Our team spans trading, engineering, and business operations, working together to build and support the systems that power the firm. We emphasize data-driven decision making, rigorous problem solving, and continuous improvement to navigate complex and evolving markets.

We operate in a highly collaborative environment where ideas can move quickly from concept to implementation, and where individuals are empowered to take ownership and contribute directly to the firm’s growth.

• →Manage pricing, positioning, and algorithmic trading activity across a range of options market making strategies and desks
• →Act as the primary point of contact for brokers and institutional counterparties, translating relationship and flow context into concrete adjustments for pricing and positioning
• →Analyze market microstructure and execution quality to generate alpha signals and improve strategy performance
• →Proactively manage real-time risk across a diversified portfolio of options positions
• →Develop new relationships to improve access to flow and expand the business
• →Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to develop new models using our proprietary datasets

• Previous experience trading (2+ years) with a proven track record of success managing an options market making book and maintaining/improving automated trading systems
• BA/BS/MS/PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Math, Economics, Finance, Physics, or related field
• Sharp verbal communication skills, detail oriented, team player
• Excellent ability to use market information to positively impact trading operations and algorithmic trading systems
• Ability to work well under pressure and make fast decisions in a dynamic market
• Effective interpersonal skills, can successfully manage and form external counterparty relationships
• Strong python programming skills, familiarity with AI agents a plus

• Small team advantage: Direct access to founders and senior team members from day one
• Ownership early: Manage real P&L and make meaningful impact within your first year
• Cutting-edge tech: Work with our proprietary models and low-latency trading systems built in-house
• Tight feedback loops: Weekly 1-on-1s with your mentor, quarterly reviews with leadership
• Chicago-based: Affordable cost of living, vibrant trading community