Quantitative Trader - Entry Level 2027

Daily trading activities – Assist with order execution, trade checking and trade reconciliations

Desk strategy – Participate in strategy meetings and collaborate with your team on their position management

Development projects – Lead and participate in specific quantitative development projects that enhance trader facing technologies

Research – Participate in quantitative research and the application of quantitative strategies while learning concepts behind our core market making operations

Data Analysis – Perform analyses on large data sets and pull insights to support our trading strategies

Training – Engage in continuous, hands-on training that includes education on option valuation, game theory, hedging, portfolio analysis, and simulated trading games to quickly learn the aspects of option pricing and financial engineering, both on a theoretical level and in application with Belvedere’s various strategies

Collaborate – Partner with teammates to exchange ideas, solve problems, and contribute to a high-performing team environment

Communication – We need people who can speak confidently and concisely, especially when the stakes are high

Analytical – We’re looking for quantitative thinkers and master problem-solvers with strong data analysis skills

Team Player – Trading and development are not isolated activities at Belvedere, so great candidates will have demonstrated success in working in team-based environments

Core development skills – You will need some training or a demonstrated ability to learn programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python

AI Fluency – Effectively use AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining independent judgement

Knowledge of the financial markets and trading industry is a plus, but not a prerequisite 

Ability to live in or relocate to Chicago

Graduation date of December 2026-Spring 2027