Senior Algorithmic Trader

Full Timesenior

Chicago, Illinois, United StatesPosted 2 days ago

Role Overview

Transmarketgroup is hiring a Senior Algorithmic Trader. This is a full-time role in Chicago, Illinois. Part of Transmarketgroup's Trading hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Trading roles is $175k-$250k (based on 14 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through the generous stewardship of the wealth we create.

TMG is a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, but also is like a startup because the potential of our group is at least one order of magnitude greater than what we are currently producing. We have an entrepreneurial culture and collaboratively develop our business with patience and discipline; we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise.

Description

Our Algorithmic Traders use their expert understanding of the financial markets and market microstructure to develop relative value arbitrage trading software and build and improve trading strategies. Our Senior Algorithmic Traders benefit from the resources and scale that our group can provide with its strong team and robust capital base to grow your effective trading strategy to the next level. The ideal candidate will have proven success and discipline in their trading strategies, excellent risk assessment and management, and strong proficiency and experience in applying programming skills in a fast-paced environment (C++, Python, Linux scripting).

Responsibilities

Maintain expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems
Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics
Develop, code, maintain and support production quality automated trading softwares and strategies
Improve strategies and trade execution by performing post trade analyses and developing prediction models.
Manage a small group of dynamic Junior Traders and guide research and trading software development projects
Mentor Junior Traders and promote their learning on the desk
Help steer recruitment initiatives to advance the growth and development of the team

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field or pertinent industry experience
Minimum five (5) years of work experience in the trading industry
Programming proficiency and experience (C++, Python)
Proficiency and experience in Linux scripting are a plus
Passion for math and software applied to markets and trading
Expert understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Chicago, IL

Benefits

We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

TransMarket Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Algorithmic Trader position at Transmarketgroup?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Transmarketgroup. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Senior Algorithmic Trader position at Transmarketgroup located?

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois. Transmarketgroup has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Algorithmic Trader at Transmarketgroup earn?

Transmarketgroup has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Algorithmic Trader role at Transmarketgroup posted?

This role was posted on July 7, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Algorithmic Trader role at Transmarketgroup require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Transmarketgroup lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.