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Senior Mortgage Trader

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

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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 worl…

Skills: Mortgage Trading, Risk Management, Spec Pool Trading, Quantitative Analysis, Algo Pricing Logic

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Senior Corporate Bonds Trader

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior

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 worl…

Skills: Corporate Bond Trading, Quantitative Modeling, Risk Management, Relative Value Analysis, Real-time Execution

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Senior Mortgage Trader

TransMarket Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Profit Sharing Program
  • Posted 23d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Manage risk and trade profitably across various mortgage products on the current derivatives desk. Develop quantitative tools and contribute to automation and e-trading initiatives while mentoring junior traders.

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of profitable proprietary mortgage trading experience, specifically including Spec Pool Trading. Candidates must possess strong quantitative aptitude and a deep understanding of mortgage pricing and risk metrics.

Full 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

We are seeking an experienced Mortgage Trader to join our trading team. You will be responsible for risk management and trading across a variety of mortgage products on the current derivatives desk.  The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of disciplined trading, niche expertise in Mortgage markets, and exceptional risk assessment and management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize mortgage expertise to manage risk and trade profitably
  • Develop and maintain quantitative tools and analytics for strategy optimization.
  • Contribute to the desk's automation and e-trading initiatives, including algo pricing logic and auto-hedging workflows
  • Collaborate with fellow traders to share insights and refine trading strategies.
  • Mentor junior traders on the desk

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience trading mortgages for a proprietary book
  • Demonstrated track record of profitable mortgage trading
  • Deep understanding of mortgage pricing and risk metrics
  • Spec Pool Trading experience is required
  • Proficiency with trading and risk systems
  • Strong quantitative aptitude; ability to reason quickly under pressure with sound judgment on risk
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach with sales and clients
  • Strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset.
  • This position requires physical presence and is on-site (all 5 days) 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.

Related keywords

Mortgage MarketsProprietary TradingDerivativesSpec Pool TradingRisk AssessmentQuantitative ToolsAlgo PricingAuto-hedgingFinancial MarketsRisk MetricsE-trading

About TransMarket Group

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Global proprietary trading firm

Industry
Capital Markets
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
14,485

Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico and Switzerland. 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 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.

Offices: 550 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60661, US

TradingTechnologyCapital MarketsDerivativesFixed IncomeEnergyTrading StrategiesRisk ManagementInterest RatesElectronic Trading
View all jobs at TransMarket Group

About TransMarket Group

LinkedInVisit site

Global proprietary trading firm

Industry
Capital Markets
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
14,485

Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm with offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico and Switzerland. 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 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.

Offices: 550 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60661, US

TradingTechnologyCapital MarketsDerivativesFixed IncomeEnergyTrading StrategiesRisk ManagementInterest RatesElectronic Trading
View all jobs at TransMarket Group

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