Hiring: Quantitative Trader - Futures Company: DRW Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:41:26 Target Skills & Keywords : Derivatives, Embedded Systems, Equities, Fixed Income, Python About the job Experience: •7+ years of experience in systematic trading, preferably in futures and listed derivatives Required Skills: •Design, develop, and deploy systematic delta-one futures trading strategies across global markets (rates, FX, commodities, equities) •Build and refine delta-driven signal generation frameworks to support both standalone futures strategies and options portfolios •Implement robust futures-based hedging methodologies to optimize portfolio risk across the FICCO options business •Develop and execute directional options overlays grounded in quantitative futures signals •Understand and manage risk across live strategies, including exposure, volatility, liquidity, and cross-asset correlations •Partner closely with developers and trading infrastructure teams to productionize models and optimize execution •Conduct rigorous research, backtesting, and performance attribution analysis •Continuously iterate on models to improve signal quality, scalability, and capital efficiency Qualifications: •Demonstrated success in direct PnL ownership in a quant-driven trading environment •In-depth knowledge of derivatives pricing, volatility dynamics, and risk modeling •Deep experience in signal research, statistical modeling, and alpha generation •Fluency in Python and experience working with large-scale datasets •Strong knowledge of market microstructure and execution optimization •Demonstrated capacity to independently drive research while collaborating effectively within a trading team •Operational familiarity with portfolio construction, capital allocation, and risk budgeting models •Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field •For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at https://drw.com/privacy-notice. Compensation: •$150,000 - $250,000 / year •We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!