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TransMarket Group

Junior Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

... arbitrage trading software and build and improve trading strategies. As a Junior Algorithmic Trader ... We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

TransMarket Group

Junior Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

... arbitrage trading software and build and improve trading strategies. As a Junior Algorithmic Trader ... We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

Geneva Trading

Equity Delta-One & TRF Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Market Arbitrage: Proactively identify and capture mispricing between OTC instruments and newly ... Beyond the base salary, our full-time employees receive a competitive total rewards package ...

TransMarket Group

Algorithmic Trader Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

... arbitrage trading paired with innovative software. You will work closely with Junior and Senior ... We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

TransMarket Group

Algorithmic Trader Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

... arbitrage trading paired with innovative software. You will work closely with Junior and Senior ... We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

Noise Labs Inc

Quant Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

... trading problems, including arbitrage detection, liquidity provision, market making, signal ... Minimum full-time salary of $100,000-$150,000. Disclosure in accordance with New York City's Pay ...

Berenberg

Desk Analyst - Risk Arbitrage

New York, NY · On-site

... Full-time Type of contract Permanent Remaining openings 1 Description & Requirements For our US ... The team provides clients with a joined-up, end-to-end service by researching, advising and trading ...

Buildofarm

Success Coach

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$50K - $60K/yr

... in the arbitrage economy. We are passionate about driving real-world results for our clients ... Financial or trading literacy is a plus. Available full-time (40-50 hours/week), with commitment to ...

Phillips 66

Global Trading Lead, Derivatives

Houston, TX · On-site

$299K - $366K/yr

Day-to-day trading of flat price, time spread, crack, margin, regional arbitrage, and cross ... Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include: * 8% 401k company match * Cash Balance ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time arbitrage trader in the United States is $96,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $105,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Arbitrage Trader vs E-commerce Trader?

AspectFull Time Arbitrage TraderE-commerce Trader
Required CredentialsBasic financial knowledge, sometimes certifications in trading or financeBusiness or marketing background, e-commerce platform familiarity
Work EnvironmentHome office or trading room, flexible hoursOnline store management, warehouse, or fulfillment centers
Industry UsageFinance, retail reselling, online marketplacesOnline retail, dropshipping, product sourcing
Search & Comparison IntentTrading strategies, arbitrage opportunities, online trading jobsStarting an online store, product sourcing, e-commerce careers

While both roles involve online commerce, a Full Time Arbitrage Trader focuses on exploiting price differences across platforms for profit, often requiring financial knowledge. An E-commerce Trader manages online stores and sourcing products directly. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right fit based on skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Arbitrage Trader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,774 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Junior Algorithmic Trader

TransMarket Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1980 as Aardvark Financial, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global markets proprietary trading firm in Chicago. We use next-generation technology to capture opportunities around the world and manage risk in financial markets. Our mission is to bless others through the services we provide and through the generous stewardship of the wealth we create.

TMG is a well-established and profitable business as a respected member of the global financial system for over 40 years, but also is like a startup because the potential of our group is at least one order of magnitude greater than what we are currently producing. We have an entrepreneurial culture and collaboratively develop our business with patience and discipline; we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise.

Description

Our Algorithmic Traders use their expert understanding of the financial markets and market microstructure to develop relative value arbitrage trading software and build and improve trading strategies. As a Junior Algorithmic Trader, you will have the opportunity to experience relative value arbitrage trading paired with innovative software. You will partner with Senior Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading. From researching and analyzing high-frequency tick data and trading performance, to building mathematical models and performing time series analysis, you will experience a deep dive into real-time trading and gain exposure to build your expertise. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, technically analytical, and has the desire to learn and apply programming skills in a fast-paced environment (Python, C++).

Responsibilities

  • Work with Senior Algorithmic Traders to assist and learn all facets of automated trading
  • Develop expertise in market microstructure, tick data, and automated trading systems
  • Learn and master object-oriented programming languages (C++ and Python)
  • Build and maintain trading quantitative model tools and analytics
  • Develop, code, maintain and support production quality automated trading softwares and strategies
  • Improve strategies and trade execution by performing post trade analyses and developing prediction models

Requirements

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a technical field such as but not limited to STEM or Finance with a graduation date between December 2026 and Spring 2027 or 1-2 years pertinent industry experience
  • Required courses: Data structures, Probability, Statistics and Linear Algebra
  • Minimum major GPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent scale
  • Proficiency and experience in object-oriented programming languages, C++, Python and/or Java preferred
  • Proficiency and experience in Linux scripting are a plus
  • Demonstrated passion for markets, finance, and trading such as, but not limited to personal trading, participation in trading competitions, attendance at firm discover days, industry related student groups or clubs and/or prior internship experience preferred
  • Project or internship experience in data analysis, quantitative modeling and/or machine learning
  • Passion for math and software applied to markets and trading
  • Strong understanding of computing, math, probability, statistics, and finance
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment
  • This position requires physical presence and is onsite at our office in Chicago, IL

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Benefits

We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

TransMarket Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.