About the job
Chicago Trading Campus (CTC) is a pioneering proprietary trading firm committed to innovating how the world prices and manages risk. Our vibrant and trusting culture fosters collaboration and inspires us to tackle the industry's toughest challenges while taking calculated risks in a supportive environment.
We aspire to be the most innovative firm in the industry, now and in the future, while maintaining our commitment to ethical excellence. CTC positively impacts the markets, enhances the lives of our employees, and contributes to the communities we serve. Established in 1995 by a team of visionary traders, we proudly stand as an industry leader dedicated to continuous improvement.
The Role
As a Systematic Quantitative Researcher, you will be at the forefront of innovation, working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. You will partner closely with fellow researchers, traders, and engineers to address quantitative challenges, develop trading strategies, conduct back-testing, perform statistical analyses, and design systems. Our culture of collaborative innovation and intellectual curiosity encourages us to celebrate our successes while continuously pushing the boundaries of our creativity. This is a unique opportunity to apply scientific methodologies to real-world business challenges within one of our Quant teams at CTC!
We emphasize team alignment during the hiring process, ensuring that candidates are matched with either our Vol Overlay or Delta Force teams based on their strengths and interests, while also meeting the firm’s strategic needs.

