Fundamental Research Analyst

About the Role

Old Mission is a proprietary quantitative trading firm recruiting a Fundamental Analyst to join the Options team in their Chicago headquarters. This role focuses on conducting economic, event-driven, and company-specific research to discover new trading opportunities. The firm values idea generation over reporting and seeks individuals who can interpret market events quantitatively and influence trading decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze financial/events/information impacting the options of underlying securities.
• Support traders by serving as the sole point of contact for quantitative and macroeconomic research.
• Analyze datasets to determine their potential impact on the price of securities and their underlying options.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on information affecting trading decisions.
• Collaborate directly with traders, providing a fundamental overlay for developing tools, analyzing market data, and testing strategies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences.
• Extensive knowledge of securities analysis.
• Ability to think quantitatively, analyze, and communicate clearly in a time-sensitive trading environment.
• Proficient in conducting research across domestic and international financial markets.
• Ability to multitask across many different projects, securities, and asset classes.

Qualifications

• Relevant analyst experience is preferred but not required.
• Programming experience is preferred.