Job Description
About Us:
Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.
Overview:
DV Trading is looking for a proven Relative Value Trader who wants the freedom to run capital, scale ideas quickly, and trade on a high-performance proprietary platform. This is an opportunity for a trader who already knows how to generate alpha in correlated products and wants the infrastructure, capital, and autonomy to grow a strategy without the constraints typical of larger institutions. For the first 3 to 6 months, this role will be based in Chicago to accelerate integration with the team, platform, and trading environment.
Responsibilities:
Run your own relative value trading strategy using DV Trading’s capital
Identify, execute, and scale opportunities across correlated products
Build, refine, and improve models, signals, and execution approaches
Own risk, positioning, and P&L with a high degree of autonomy
Leverage DV Trading’s platform, technology, and support to grow your book
Requirements:
At least 1 year of experience on a professional relative value trading desk
A track record of trading profitable RV strategies in a professional setting
Strong preference for experience using factor models in correlated products
Sharp quantitative instincts, strong market intuition, and disciplined risk management
A self-directed trader who wants real ownership and accountability
Benefits:
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance
Flexible vacation policy
Retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Wellness Programs
Why DV Trading:
Trade with firm capital
Run your own strategy
Move fast in a performance-driven environment
Access the platform and support needed to scale
Annual compensation range $100-200K base + profit share with meaningful upside
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