Fundamental Research Analyst - 2027 Graduate Program - (August Start)

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About the Position

Old Mission is a proprietary quantitative trading firm and is currently recruiting a Fundamental Analyst to join the Options team in our Chicago headquarters. This research analyst will be responsible for conducting economic, event-driven, and company-specific research and analysis and will work with the team to discover new trading opportunities for the firm. We value idea generation over reporting. We are looking for someone who can stay up to the minute with breaking market events, use fundamental principles to interpret them quantitatively, and help influence trading decisions.

Responsibilities

Identify and analyze financial/events/information that will have an impact on the options of underlying securities

Support traders by being the sole point of contact for conducting quantitative and macroeconomic research

Analyze datasets to identify their potential impact on the price of certain securities and their underlying options

Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on information that could affect trading decisions

Collaborate directly with traders by providing them with the fundamental overlay necessary to do many things, including developing tools, analyzing market data, and testing strategies

Required Skills

An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences

Extensive knowledge of securities analysis

Relevant analyst experience preferred, but not required

The ability to think quantitatively, analyze, and clearly communicate in a time-sensitive trading environment

Proficient conducting research across domestic and international financial markets

The ability to multitask across many different projects, securities, and asset classes

Programming experience preferred

Benefits and Perks

Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site

Tuition Reimbursement Program

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Plan

Commuter Benefit Program

Base Salary

$125,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.