Fundamental Research Analyst
Old Mission
Chicago, IL1h agovia LinkedIn
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- New grads, no experience needed
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- On-site in Chicago
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- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Old Mission is a proprietary quantitative trading firm recruiting a Fundamental Analyst to join the Options team in Chicago. This role focuses on research and discovering new trading opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze financial/events/information impacting options of underlying securities.
- Support traders by conducting quantitative and macroeconomic research.
- Analyze datasets to identify potential impact on security and option prices.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on information affecting trading decisions.
- Collaborate with traders to provide fundamental overlay for developing tools, analyzing market data, and testing strategies.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Undergraduate or advanced degree in a quantitative field: computer science, engineering, or hard sciences.
- Extensive knowledge of securities analysis.
- Ability to think quantitatively, analyze, and communicate clearly in a time-sensitive trading environment.
- Proficient conducting research across domestic and international financial markets.
- Ability to multitask across projects, securities, and asset classes.
- Programming experience preferred.
- Relevant analyst experience preferred, but not required.