Quantitative Trader - Entry Level 2026

Quantitative Trader - Entry Level 2026

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. This wouldn't be possible without the dedicated efforts of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative technology solutions.

High-performance proprietary trading and development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry.

At Belvedere Trading, our Quantitative Traders are some of the industry's most quantitative problem solvers and masters of critical thinking, and they leverage our proprietary technology to make trading decisions in record time. This role fosters collaboration across our proprietary technology and trading teams. As a result, they are at the forefront of trading and technology immersion as they learn best practices in trading and software development. Our Quantitative Traders implement sophisticated trading strategies and focus on projects related to trading logic development, electronic trading strategies, and quantitative data analysis. If you love technology and can't keep your eyes off the financial markets, you may have just found your dream job. Don't know a lot about trading? No sweat. Learn as much as you can in the meantime (check out our FAQ page for some resources to get you started) but know our Belvedere Trading University (BTU) program will teach you everything you need to know once you join the team.

What Our Quantitative Traders Do

• Rotations Periodic rotations between product groups provides broad understanding and knowledge of the market and Belvedere's trading strategies
• Trade analysis Gain an understanding of our trading systems and tools, learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of our trading, and provide feedback to continuously improve
• Improve trading systems Collaborate with technology team members to provide iterative improvements to our proprietary trading software
• Research Participate in quantitative research and the application of quantitative strategies while learning concepts behind our core market making operations
• Daily trading activities Execute trades over multiple assets and exchanges, leveraging Belvedere's proprietary platform for optimal performance
• Desk strategy Engage in daily collaborative strategy adjustments with your team to adapt to market dynamics
• Development projects Lead and participate in specific quantitative development projects that enhance trader-centric technologies
• Data Analysis Analyze extensive datasets to extract insights that bolster our trading strategies
• Training Benefit from our industry-leading BTU program, complemented by ongoing practical training within our trading operations, covering a spectrum from foundational knowledge to advanced proprietary concepts.
• Collaborate with leadership This position gives direct access to Position Managers and software development Team Leads to complete their broad training

Key Qualities in Great Candidates

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application. The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values : Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day. For our trading positions and certain engineering roles, the SIE and Series 57 licenses are required; Belvedere Trading will provide comprehensive study materials and allocate dedicated time during the onboarding process to ensure your success in obtaining these certifications.

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please. Regular and reliable attendance during business hours with the ability to be on-site prior to the start of business on occasion. Ability to remain at a desk and concentrate for long periods of time. None.