Quantitative Trader Job at AAA Global, Chicago, IL

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  • AAA Global
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Quantitative Researcher/Trader – Systematic Equity Option Trading

Chicago / New York/Paris

$200,000 – $300,000 base + discretionary bonus

We are partnering with a leading proprietary trading firm to hire an experienced option Quantitative Researcher to join one of their systematic trading desks in the US.

This is a high-impact role, embedded directly with Trading and Technology, focused on driving alpha generation, scaling research infrastructure, and strengthening systematic capabilities across liquid markets.

The Role

You will sit close to the trading decision process, collaborating with researchers, traders, and engineers to:

  • Develop economic and microstructure-driven hypotheses
  • Build predictive and explanatory models across financial markets
  • Design, backtest, and implement systematic trading strategies
  • Translate rigorous research into live revenue-generating signals
  • Communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly and effectively

This is a hands-on research seat with real ownership and direct PnL impact.

Requirements

  • PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science.) strongly preferred
  • 5+ years in a top-tier systematic trading environment
  • Demonstrable track record of alpha generation / positive PnL contribution
  • Strong Python (NumPy, Pandas) and production-level coding skills
  • Experience working closely with trading and technology teams
  • Ability to combine academic rigour with commercial execution

Nice to Have

  • Experience across diverse market & alternative datasets
  • US options expertise (vol surfaces, pricing models, risk frameworks)
  • Published research in industry settings

Why Consider This?

  • Established proprietary trading platform with long-term vision
  • Deep collaboration between Research, Trading and Engineering
  • Strong compensation structure with upside
  • High-calibre intellectual environment
  • Hybrid working model (non-trading teams)

Please email a copy of your cv to steven@aaaglobal.co.uk if you are interested in this opportunity.

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