Trader

Career Description
Simplex is looking for analytical and creative individuals to join our trading team. Traders at Simplex work closely with our technology team to design and optimize algorithmic trading strategies based on deep knowledge of market microstructure, trading dynamics, and data-focused understanding of pricing, risk management, and order flow. An ideal candidate is collaborative, strongly self-motivated, and capable of detail-oriented troubleshooting, data analysis, and robust systems design.
Our employees are truly our greatest asset. We've spent years building our team of talented and dedicated technologists, data-driven traders and leaders who emulate our core values: Collaboration, Ethics & Risk Management, and Diverse Opinions & Experience.
What will you be doing?

• Design, troubleshoot, and optimize trading strategies and supporting pricing, risk management, and order execution modules
• Iteratively improve trading models and parameters through research and data-focused analysis
• Investigate new opportunities and avenues for firm market share growth or product expansion

Skills and Experience:

• At least one year professional experience in algorithmic trading, ideally equity or futures options
• A track record of solving challenging analytical problems and implementing robust solutions
• Firm understanding of statistics and probability, linear algebra, and calculus
• Proficiency with Python and/or R for research, data analysis, and statistical modeling
• Experience working with large datasets using relational databases, ideally SQL/MySQL
• Exposure to Linux/Unix beneficial

This position is 100% onsite in our Chicago office.
Why us?
Founded in Chicago in 2004, Simplex is a leading, technology-driven, proprietary trading firm. We work with the most advanced technology and software in the market, and we've continued to remain at the forefront of the industry by always focusing on innovation, automation, and data-driven analysis. We also leverage our experience and expertise to make strategic investments and capitalize on opportunities in the venture capital markets with promising, early-stage financial and technology start-ups.
PLUS, the goods!

• Benefits: Excellent a la carte medical coverage (Free employee coverage) , Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, and generous parental leave!
• The Office: The kitchen is stocked with snacks, and beverages; you also have daily stipends for breakfast and lunch!
• Tuition Reimbursement: As an investment in our employees' careers and the company's future, we offer educational assistance to provide employees with professional development opportunities that increase their skills and enhance their contributions to the organization!
• Employee Discounts: To gyms, national brands, and more!
• Building: We are located in the Federal Reserve building. As a tenant you have access to a building gym and a full cafeteria. We are easily accessible to all public transportation.
• Charity Match: We match up to $2000 a year in donations to the charities of your choice!

Simplex is an Equal Opportunity Employer