Quantitative Trader - Entry Level 2027
Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm and market maker founded in Chicago. It develops proprietary trading models, software, and risk-management systems, and operates across Chicago, Boulder, New York, and Singapore.
About Belvedere Trading, LLC.
Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm and market maker specializing in financial markets, including options, indices, commodities, equities, and equity strategies. The company uses proprietary trading models, software platforms, quantitative research, and risk-management capabilities to identify market inefficiencies and execute trading strategies. It also provides capital, infrastructure, operational support, and strategic guidance to backed trading groups and partners, and may acquire established trading teams or their intellectual property. The company recruits and trains quantitative traders, researchers, software engineers, and operations professionals through its Belvedere Trading University program.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Assist with order execution, trade checking, and reconciliations; participate in desk strategy and quantitative research; contribute to quantitative development projects; analyze large datasets; and complete hands-on training in option valuation, game theory, hedging, portfolio analysis, and simulated trading.
Requirements
- Confident and concise communication
- Quantitative thinking and strong data analysis skills
- Team-based work experience
- Ability to learn C++, C#, and Python
- Ability to use AI tools while maintaining independent judgment
- Ability to live in or relocate to Chicago
- Graduation date of December 2026 through Spring 2027
Responsibilities
- Assist with order execution, trade checking, and trade reconciliations
- Participate in strategy meetings and position management
- Lead and participate in quantitative development projects
- Participate in quantitative research and apply quantitative strategies
- Analyze large datasets and extract insights
- Engage in training on option valuation, game theory, hedging, portfolio analysis, and simulated trading
- Collaborate with teammates
Benefits
- Discretionary bonuses
- Visa sponsorship
