
Where trading meets technology and integrity
Chicago Trading Co, founded in 1995, is a proprietary trading firm specializing in quantitative trading strategies and market-making. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm leverages advanced technology and data analytics to execute trades across various asset classes, including equities and derivatives...
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and a generous PTO policy. The firm also offers equity...
Chicago Trading Co fosters a culture of integrity and entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging collaboration among traders, quants, and technologists. The ...

Chicago Trading Co • Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago Trading Co is seeking a Senior Engineer - Compliance Tech to develop and maintain innovative solutions for trading operational risk management. You'll work with Java, Python, and SQL to ensure compliance with trading regulations. This role requires a proactive approach and attention to detail.
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in compliance technology, where you've developed systems that ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Your expertise in Java and Python allows you to build robust applications that can handle complex compliance requirements. You are detail-oriented and proactive, always looking for ways to improve processes and systems to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Your experience with SQL helps you manage and analyze large datasets effectively, ensuring that compliance reports are accurate and timely. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify compliance challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Your understanding of trading operations and market regulations gives you a unique perspective on the compliance landscape. You are familiar with various regulatory bodies and their requirements, including SEC, FSA, and FINRA. You are committed to ethical excellence and understand the importance of compliance in maintaining the integrity of trading operations.
Experience with real-time monitoring systems and high-throughput data processing is a plus. Familiarity with automated compliance solutions and regulatory reporting tools will set you apart. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance compliance processes.
In this role, you will design, build, and continuously improve systems that monitor trading activities in real-time. Your work will involve processing large datasets to ensure compliance with trading venue regulations and generating regulatory reports across multiple jurisdictions. You will automate end-to-end compliance processes, detecting prohibited trading behaviors and adapting controls to evolving rules and guidelines.
You will collaborate with traders and compliance officers to understand their needs and develop solutions that support market participation while managing operational risk effectively. Your ability to quickly troubleshoot and fix production issues will be crucial in maintaining system integrity and compliance.
You will also be responsible for documenting compliance processes and ensuring that all systems are up to date with the latest regulatory requirements. Your contributions will help Chicago Trading Co maintain its reputation as an industry leader committed to ethical trading practices.
At Chicago Trading Co, you will be part of a fun and trusting culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work alongside a team of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in the markets and the communities we serve. Join us in our mission to uphold ethical excellence while navigating the complexities of trading compliance.
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