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As part of Wolverine’s Option Market Making Desk, you will be managing risk across multiple industry groups that results from electronic market making. You will have the opportunity to work with other traders and engineers to improve our risk management logic and processes.\n\nAt Wolverine, we pride ourselves on fostering a collegial environment that encourages creative thinking through informal discussions. Our flat structure allows you to obtain quick feedback, and gives you the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities.\nWhat You’ll Do\nManage risk and execution across multiple products.\nManage parameters that affect option pricing.\nConduct product-specific research in order to identify idiosyncratic risks.\nIdentify macro catalysts within your names.\nIdentify and investigate trades using our analysis tools and logs.\nCollaborate with desk engineers and traders to improve current strategies and applications.\nMust be able to work in our Chicago Loop office 5 days a week.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n2+ years of managing risk on an electronic market making desk.\nStrong communication skills and a desire to work in a team environment.\nAbility to perform trade analysis and identify solutions.\nSelf-motivated, adaptable.\nCommitment to learning and innovation.\nExcellent analytical skills.\nWhy Join Us\nOur flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. 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