We are always looking to bring on new talent.

If you exhibit the following traits then Polaris 7 Investments might be right for you.

• Integrity

• Inquisitiveness

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

• Tech Savvy

• Passionate about financial markets

• Diligence

Open Positions

• Quant Researcher (QUAN-005)

  Job description

  Polaris7 Investments is currently seeking a Senior Quant Researcher/Trader to join our algorithmic equity options trading team to work with a portfolio manager and developers to develop and manage quantitative trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience developing quantitative trading strategies in the US stock options market and a proven track record of generating Pnl.

  Your daily job includes:

  Collaborate with traders and software developers in developing, testing, and implementing the company’s proprietary trading strategies and algorithms focused on volatility surface modeling and prediction.

  Back test models and strategies to improve trading strategy performance.

  Conduct cross-market analysis and communications with traders and developers.

  Minimal requirements:

  • ·MS or Phd in FE, Math, Physics, Statistics

  • 3+ years working experience of Python, C/C++, C# or Java.

  • 3+ years working experience of alpha research and signal engineering

Desired Skills and Experience

• Hands on experience of managing portfolio and risk

• Knowledge of strategies with Sharpe Ratio higher than 2

• Trading Assistant (TA-006)

Job description

Polaris7 Investments is an innovative hedge fund specializing in equity options trading. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Trading Assistant to join our trading team. The ideal candidate will conduct equity research, work with traders to monitor market conditions and provide real-time data analysis to support trading decisions, manage administrative tasks, support the development and implementation of trading strategies and tools. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in financial markets and a desire to grow within the trading industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics or a related field.

• Coursework in options and derivatives and familiarity with U.S. equity market is a plus.

• Experience with Python, SQL and Bloomberg terminal is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Passion in financial markets and trading.

• CFA candidate preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast moving and high-pressured environment

• Option Trader (TRADER-007)

  Job Description

  • Execute trades independently in accordance with established volatility strategies and risk parameters

  • Collaborate with team of traders to develop and improve trading strategies

  • Manage risk by monitoring positions and adjusting trading strategies as needed

  • Stay informed about market developments, economic data

  • Communicate with quants and developers to create innovative supporting tools

  Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience on a successful equities/futures/options trading firm

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field

  • Extensive knowledge about capital markets

  • Experience with Python, SQL and Bloomberg terminal a plus

  • Highly analytical and detail oriented

  • Passionate about trading, with a strong desire to learn and excel

• Quantitative Researcher (QUAN-004)

  Job Description

  • Full-time

  • Collaborate with traders and software developers in developing, testing, and implementing the company's proprietary trading strategies and algorithms.

  • Provide analytical support to traders on data analysis.

  • Back test models and strategies to maintain the company's financial models.

  • Conduct data analysis utilizing programming language.

  • Acquire data from sources such as Bloomberg, Tweeter, Investor relationship website and other financial media to acquire and manage data in the SQL server and PostgreSQL database. Conduct cross-market analysis and communications with traders and developers.

  • Generate the daily trading report, including positions and P&L. May work remotely.

  Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Financial Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, or the foreign degree equivalent, and 1 year of experience as a Quantitative Researcher, Quantitative Research Intern, Quantitative Analyst Intern, or alternate acceptable related occupation.

  • Work or academic experience must have included:

    • Utilizing Python, CIC++, C language, SQL;

    • Utilizing Linux server and GitHub;

    • Utilizing Visual Studio and PyCharm IDE to create, read, and modify code;

    • Financial and statistics modeling on option volatility Including machine learning;

    • Performing deep analysis on ADR stocks and reading financial reports and Identifying key Information to help price volatility and perform trade; and

    • Performing quantitative research on large set of data utilizing parallel processing and using results to help build trading strategies and complete back test to improve trading outcome.

Job Location:

111 W Jackson Blvd, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604

Note: Firm sponsors H1b

To Apply: Interested candidates should email resume, CV & job ref number to hr@polaris7investments.com