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Capital One

Senior Auditor - Risk Management

Chicago, IL · On-site

$83.40K - $102.50K/yr

... Quantitative Finance, or Master of Business Administration * Certified Internal Auditor (CIA ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Capital One

Senior Auditor - Risk Management

Riverwoods, IL · On-site

$84.10K - $103.30K/yr

... Quantitative Finance, or Master of Business Administration * Certified Internal Auditor (CIA ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Old Mission

Systematic Equity Options Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$170K - $250K/yr

Build and maintain quantitative models for options pricing, volatility forecasting, and risk ... full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter. Old Mission is not ...

Capital One

Sr. Associate, Data Analyst - Risk

Chicago, IL · On-site

$88.60K - $111.80K/yr

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in quantitative field ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

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How much do full time risk quant jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time risk quant in Chicago, IL is $174,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,600.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Risk Quant vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectFull Time Risk QuantQuantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in finance, mathematics, or related fields; certifications like CFA or FRMSimilar educational background; often CFA or FRM beneficial
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, risk management teams, trading floorsInvestment banks, asset management firms, hedge funds
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in risk management departments within financeAcross various finance sectors including trading, investment analysis
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding risk-focused roles in financeAnalyzing financial data and models for investment decisions

Full Time Risk Quants focus on assessing and managing financial risks using quantitative models within risk management teams. Quantitative Analysts, while similar, often have a broader role in developing models for trading, investment strategies, or financial analysis. Both roles require strong quantitative skills and relevant certifications, but their primary focus and work environments differ slightly.

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Senior Mid-Frequency Quantitative Trader

Senior Mid-Frequency Quantitative Trader

TransMarket Group

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Posted 3 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

TMG is seeking an Experienced Mid-Frequency Quantitative Researcher / Trader with a track record of success to lead an entrepreneurial initiative in this area at the firm.

Responsibilities

  • Develop automated medium frequency trading strategies across all futures products with expected holding periods of minutes to hours
  • Create and improve quantitative models for predicting futures prices
  • Build out and improve our signals library
  • Collaborate within a group and across the firm to improve our backtester and other necessary tools to build a sustainable trading business (desk)
Requirements
  • Must have experience successfully developing quantitative models for profitable trading
  • Breadth and depth in mathematical background
  • Demonstrated passion for financial markets and market microstructure
  • Strong numerical programming skills in Python; industry C++ experience is a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in technical field and relevant industry experience

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.