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Fixed Income Trader
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Fixed Income Trader

In the competitive world of electronic trading, we use quantitative techniques and advanced technology to identify profitable trading opportunities around the globe. Old Mission has related trading entities that operate out of the United States (Chicago, New York, London and Singapore). Our organization is made up of individuals seeking to be part of a team that is constantly striving for improvement and never content with the status quo. Management is committed to the development of our team members and making sure they feel challenged and engaged in the company's growth.

The culture at Old Mission is hard-working but relaxed. We all enjoy what we are doing so it doesn't really seem like work. Most Old Mission employees have math or engineering backgrounds.  We all enjoy building things, tinkering, making things better and in general working on hard problems.  We are always looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.

Old Mission Capital, a global quantitative proprietary trading firm is currently hiring a talented, trader to join its growing FICC desk. The ideal candidate will be a proficient risk taker with experience trading corporate bonds or similar securities. Credit research experience would be extremely valuable in this role. 

What you'll do - 

  • The credit trader job responsibilities will include disciplined decision making, risk management, and researching new opportunities.  

What you'll need - 

  • Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering, statistics, mathematics or a hard science or economics
  • Candidates need to have exceptionally high mathematical OR computer programming skills (Must be proficient in Python, VBA, or R)
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, research oriented and problem solving skills
  • Superior communication both written and verbal and has the ability to handle multiple tasks in a time sensitive, fast paced, collaborative, collegial environment.
  • Successful candidates will have a passion for the financial markets and will have an entrepreneurial mindset as the team is growing and this individual will be a value added contributor that will have an immediate impact to the team.
  • Credit/Fixed Income research or trading experience is required

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.