A global private trading company is looking to increase their exposure in the area of systematic/high frequency quantitative trading. They are looking for a senior trader/lead figure to grow, manage and spearhead this effort in their global headquarters in Chicago. To be considered for this position the candidate must have a proven success in the quantitative/systematic trading field. As the company has access to all global exchange listed derivatives, equities, and commodities and select cash markets, the candidate may come from any asset class, but must have proven working trading models. As the trading and market research will be done by the candidate, this is not a true management position but one of the candidate's key responsibilities will be to help hire new traders and quantitative staff , and ensure that the new group is profitable quickly and efficiently as possible. The object will be to grow the function with a diverse range of capabilities, including models of various asset classes and frequencies (i.e. From intra-day to 2 days maximum) while being profitable quickly and efficiently. Candidates may come from a high frequency/systemic trading proprietary group or a fund. The candidate must have a strong willingness to take responsibility. A PHD is not required for this role, but candidates must have a strong academic background in a numerate field with trading experience and working models being the key hiring attributes for this position. This position will report directly to global senior management.