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

L3

old mission capitalChicago, ILyesterday

$125,000

Occupations

Financial Quantitative AnalystsFinancial and Investment AnalystsSecurities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Industries

Portfolio Management and Investment AdviceInvestment Banking and Securities IntermediationMiscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
Fundamental Analyst Position 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. 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.
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Level

JuniorL3

Salary

$125,000

Location

Chicago, IL

Occupation

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Industry

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice

Posted

yesterday

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