TransMarket Group
Senior Mortgage Trader
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 16, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years trading mortgages for a proprietary book.
About the job
Trade and manage risk across mortgage products on a derivatives desk, while developing quantitative tools and contributing to automation and e-trading initiatives.
What you'll do
- Trade mortgage products and manage desk risk.
- Develop and maintain quantitative tools and analytics for strategy optimization.
- Contribute to algo pricing and auto-hedging workflows, collaborate on strategies, and mentor junior traders.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years trading mortgages for a proprietary book, with a demonstrated track record of profitable mortgage trading.
- Deep understanding of mortgage pricing and risk metrics; Spec Pool Trading experience required.
- Proficiency with trading and risk systems and strong quantitative aptitude.
- Strong communication, judgment under pressure, work ethic, and collaborative approach.
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