Relative Value Trader
Role 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.
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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
- DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- The range below reflects the expected base salary for this position. It represents a good-faith estimate of the base pay we anticipate offering, with actual compensation determined by your experience, education, skills, and performance throughout the interview process. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus (at DV Trading's discretion) and DV Trading's benefits package, including the benefits listed above.
About DV Trading
DV Trading is a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm active in equities, futures, options, and digital assets across global markets.
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