Maven Securities
Trading Analyst (Python)
Chicago · Full-time · Posted Mar 10, 2026
About the job
Analyze trading data and collaborate with an Options Market Making desk to prototype strategies and build tools that inform trading decisions.
What you'll do
- Analyze trading data to find patterns and produce actionable insights.
- Work with traders to test ideas and refine strategies.
- Build scripts, dashboards, and automated workflows; identify operational improvements and data anomalies.
What they ask for
- Strong Python skills, including writing, debugging, and reviewing code.
- Solid numerical and analytical skills, including statistical reasoning and data interpretation.
- SQL or willingness to learn it quickly.
- Some experience experimenting with AI tools for analysis, coding, or research.
Nice to have
- Experience in trading or financial services.
- Experience building dashboards, data pipelines, or analytical tools; portfolio, GitHub profile, or side projects.
Tools
Python, SQL
AI focus
Use AI tools for analysis, coding, or research; apply tooling to frame and investigate trading problems and improve workflows.
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