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Junior Algorithmic Trader

A fast-growing high-frequency trading firm · Chicago, United States · first seen today

What is the Junior Algorithmic Trader role in Chicago, United States?

A fast-growing high-frequency trading firm is hiring a Junior Algorithmic Trader in Chicago, United States. It is a Graduate level quant trader seat, and the advert asks for C++, Java, Linux, Low latency.

Indicative base salary

$130k – $185k

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Median for Quant Trader

$150k – $225k

14 advertised ranges

Seniority

Graduate

Trading

Status

Open

Ref KQ-9F52E5

Indicative base range modelled from the Quant Trader junior trader benchmark for Chicago. Not an advertised figure.

Early signaln=14

Based on 14 live vacancies across 14 employers, as observed on 6 September 2026. Counts come from employer-operated job boards we read directly; classification is rule-based and inspectable.

About the employer

This vacancy is with a fast-growing high-frequency trading firm. We hold the employer's identity confidential until we have spoken with you about the role, so the advert below is written by our research team from the facts stated in the live posting — never copied from it.

What you would do

  • ·Own quant trader work end to end, from idea to production.
  • ·Work directly with traders, researchers and engineers on the same P&L.
  • ·Measure, monitor and defend the performance of what you build.
  • ·Publish your reasoning so decisions can be checked by other people.

What they are asking for

  • ·PhD in a quantitative discipline, or equivalent demonstrated ability.
  • ·Practical experience with C++, Java, Linux, Low latency, Machine learning.
  • ·Comfort with probability, statistics and precise reasoning under time pressure.
  • ·Evidence of shipping work that other people relied on.

Skills in this advert

C++JavaLinuxLow latencyMachine learningMarket microstructureProbabilityPythonTime-series modelling

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