Research Analyst

About Us:
Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. 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:
We are seeking to hire a News/Research Analyst who will immerse themselves in the information landscape, staying abreast of real-time news developments to help our trading strategies. This role is pivotal for providing timely insights and analysis that feed into the critical decision-making processes within our dynamic trading environment.
Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate closely with traders and other analysts to communicate significant market events instantly.
• Analyze broad macro trends and perform deep dives into company financials.
• Construct and uphold detailed company and market databases.
• Help develop and maintain earnings and valuation models.

 Requirements: 

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, or a related field with an expected graduation date in Spring 2025
• Independent initiator with a robust skill set in analytical problem-solving.
• Strong technical proficiency in Excel and experience with Bloomberg or Reuters.
• A strong interest in following the news, market movements, and an understanding of their impact on trading.
• A strong work ethic with the capability to assimilate quickly in a demanding, high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or other programming languages is useful.
• Prior experience in buy-side or sell-side research is beneficial.

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