Trader

TradeLink Holdings LLC ('TradeLink') is well-recognized as a successful proprietary trading firm and investment adviser hedge fund program. The firm employs approximately 135 people and is headquartered in the heart of Chicago with investment centers in London (TradeLink Worldwide) and Warsaw (Montec). Founded in 1979 by Walt Weissman, TradeLink is engaged in securities, futures, options and commodities trading. The firm also specializes in the design and implementation of quantitative models that draw on the firm’s considerable expertise in trading, research, and technology. We manage a range of strategies that include managed futures and equities, spanning multiple time frames and concepts. For more information and our most recent listing of career opportunities, please visit us at https://tradelinkllc.com/careers/.

Role and Responsibilities

Our UK office has trading position(s) openings for people with a passion for trading and who have shown active participation in the markets. This position will focus on trading. Graduates from all STEM based backgrounds will be considered.

The appropriate candidate will operate in a flexible and creative role and be given a wide variety of available resources to explore, develop, and implement trading ideas. The candidate will trade a variety of products across multiple asset classes and will work closely with other group members and analysts to help cultivate new trading models. Prior trading experience, programming or quantitative knowledge, a technical background, and an understanding of economic fundamentals is preferred in an ideal candidate, though not required.

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, finance, and the sciences
• At least 12 months of trading experience preferred
• Recent graduates from the fields of engineering, finance, and the sciences will be considered as long as the candidate has a demonstrated and proven interest in trading.
• Ability to make excellent decisions under pressure
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated
• Pro-active thinker with the ability to spot problems before they arise
• Must be highly competitive, driven and disciplined
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to work independently

EOE
Job Benefits:

• Competitive benefits and compensation package provided.