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Senior Derivatives Trader

Valkyrie TradingChicago, Illinois, United StatesOnsite

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 time, 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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Life at Valkyrie Trading

Valkyrie Trading, LLC was formed in Chicago in 2011 with the intent of embracing trading opportunities and technology in a modern marketplace. Positioned in the heart of the derivatives trading capital of the world, our firm is dedicated to tackling the complex and practical challenges offered by today's dynamic financial markets by building high-performance automated trading systems.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Competitive Salaries and Performance Bonuses2. Top-tier Medical and Dental Coverage3. Relocation Assistance Packages4. Generous Vacation Policy5. Training Opportunities and Continuing Education6. Catered Lunch, Snacks, and Beverages7. Group Outings and Company Parties8. Casual Dress Environment
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