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Relative Value Trader

DV Trading · Chicago, IL · Trading

Posted Aug 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You would run your own relative value strategy with DV's capital. Walk me through the strategy and where the edge comes from.

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, repeatable source of alpha in correlated products.

Tell me about your worst period of performance and what you learned.

What they are checking: Honesty and whether losses changed their process in a lasting way.

What would you do

The first three to six months are based in Chicago. How would you use that time to get integrated with the team and platform?

What they are checking: Whether they have a concrete plan to learn the platform and build relationships early.

A spread you are long widens sharply on news you did not expect. What do you do?

What they are checking: Composure and a plan for adding, holding or cutting based on evidence rather than hope.

What would you need from our technology to execute your strategy well?

What they are checking: Whether they know their execution needs clearly enough to work with a proprietary platform.

About the work

How do you build and refine the models and signals behind your trades?

What they are checking: Depth in the research process and how they keep signals from overfitting.

How do you tell when a relationship between two correlated products has broken for good rather than temporarily?

What they are checking: Judgment about regime change, which is the biggest risk in relative value trading.

How would you scale your strategy with more capital, and where does it run out of capacity?

What they are checking: Whether they understand liquidity and market impact limits on their own edge.

How do you set and stick to risk limits on your own book?

What they are checking: Personal risk discipline, which a firm needs before allocating capital to a trader.

How do you measure whether your returns come from skill?

What they are checking: Statistical rigor about their own track record, including Sharpe and consistency.

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The full job description

As published by DV Trading.

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. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as 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. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser. Overview: 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. Responsibilities: • 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 Requirements: • 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 Benefits: • 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  Why DV Trading: • Trade with firm capital • Run your own strategy • Move fast in a performance-driven environment • Access the platform and support needed to scale Annual compensation range $100-200K base + profit share with meaningful upside DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The range below reflects the expected base salary for this position. It represents a good-faith estimate of the base pay we anticipate offering, with actual compensation determined by your experience, education, skills, and performance throughout the interview process. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus (at DV Trading's discretion) and DV Trading's benefits package, including the benefits listed above. Base Salary Range $100,000 — $200,000 USD

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