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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.\nOverview:\nDV 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.\nResponsibilities:\nRun your own relative value trading strategy using DV Trading’s capital\nIdentify, execute, and scale opportunities across correlated products\nBuild, refine, and improve models, signals, and execution approaches\nOwn risk, positioning, and P&L with a high degree of autonomy\nLeverage DV Trading’s platform, technology, and support to grow your book\nRequirements:\nAt least 1 year of experience on a professional relative value trading desk\nA track record of trading profitable RV strategies in a professional setting\nStrong preference for experience using factor models in correlated products\nSharp quantitative instincts, strong market intuition, and disciplined risk management\nA self-directed trader who wants real ownership and accountability\nBenefits:\nDiscretionary bonus eligibility\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nHSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options\nEmployer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance\nVoluntary LTD, Life & AD&D insurance\nFlexible vacation policy\nRetirement plan with employer match\nPaid parental leave\nWellness Programs\n Why DV Trading:\nTrade with firm capital\nRun your own strategy\nMove fast in a performance-driven environment\nAccess the platform and support needed to scale\nAnnual compensation range $100-200K base + profit share with meaningful upside\nDV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. 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