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Fundamental Research Analyst - 2027 Graduate Program - (August Start)
$125K
Chicago, IL · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- Relevant analyst experience preferred, but not required.
- Education
- An undergraduate or an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or one of the hard sciences.
About the job
Conduct economic, event-driven, and company-specific research to identify options trading opportunities and inform traders’ decisions.
What you'll do
- Analyze financial events and information that may affect securities and their options.
- Conduct quantitative and macroeconomic research and analyze datasets for potential effects on security prices.
- Collaborate with traders on tools, market-data analysis, and strategy testing.
What they ask for
- 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 conducting research across domestic and international financial markets.
Nice to have
- Relevant analyst experience.
- Programming experience.
Pay
$125,000 USD base salary
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