CTC is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on helping the world price and manage risk. Our fun and trusting culture inspires us to solve the industry’s most challenging problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment.
We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.
Join our dynamic team to help modernize our compliance technology to meet the demands of rapidly evolving markets and CTC's vision to grow. We design scalable, and cutting-edge solutions for real-time trade surveillance—ensuring market integrity and adherence to trading regulations—and manage seamless regulatory reporting across global authorities.
What You'll Do:
- Develop high-performance solutions for real-time trade surveillance and automated regulatory reporting (SEC, FSA, FINRA, and more).
- Modernize our technology by transforming quick-fix solutions into elegant, sustainable technology.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve our data normalization and integration with low-latency, real-time data feeds.
- Share expertise in design and code reviews and stay ahead of industry trends to drive continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years professional experience with Java; Python a plus.
- Interest or experience in post-trade technology.
- Skilled in multi-threaded programming and distributed systems.
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills.
- Pragmatic approach to balancing tactical needs with long-term vision.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $145,000 - $225,000, plus a discretionary bonus.
- The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.
Our Benefits
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, quarterly recharge days, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at info@chicagotrading.com. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.