Equities Trading Clerk

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting‑edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide – making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient.

We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward‑thinking traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.

The Role:

Are you passionate about being a part of the Trading Industry? Do you crave being involved in critical decision‑making that has direct and meaningful impact on an organization's daily performance? Are you tenacious in tracking down and solving issues? This role provides the opportunity for you to be part of a dynamic derivatives trading industry and gives you exposure to many experienced trading professionals on our Equities Team.

What you’ll do:

• You will act as a liaison between our floor traders, brokers, other dealers and our clearing firm to ensure that trading and operations run smoothly.
• You will be responsible for assisting traders with all administrative tasks and projects pertaining to the daily trading function.
• You will handle position reconciliation and maintain reports for trade positions.
• There will be a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.

What we’re looking for:

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent work ethic, keen attention to detail and team‑first attitude
• Ability to work on‑site Monday through Friday in our Chicago office; remote work is not available

We strongly believe in the well‑being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.

(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

CTC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.