Quant Trading Associate - 2027 Start

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. All majors and concentrations welcome.
• You will graduate between December 2026-June 2027
• You have a demonstrated record of success (academics, awards, etc.)
• You are willing to relocate to Chicago, IL

Why should you consider a career at CTC?

• Be part of a fast-growing, industry-leading global trading company
• Work in an environment that actively explores and applies emerging technologies — including AI — to enhance trading, engineering, and research workflows
• Opportunity to work with and learn from forward-thinking leaders in our industry
• Experience innovation, teamwork, and fun while working in an intellectually stimulating environment
• Join an ambitious, collaborative workplace where there is no limit to what you can learn and what you will be able to contribute
• Excellent growth potential
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including free breakfast and lunch (and healthy snacks of course!) as well as a fitness center membership

The salary range for this role is listed below.

This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.

Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally.

These benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, quarterly recharge days, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.

(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered.

Where each of us feels we belong.

We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at info@chicagotrading.com.

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