Relative Value Trader Chicago

About Us

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. DV Trading is 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.

DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a burgeoning investment adviser.

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.

• 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

• 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
• 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

Annual compensation range $100,000 - $200,000 base + profit share with meaningful upside. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus and DV Trading's benefits package, including the benefits listed above.