# Edgehog Trading — Full Content > Edgehog Trading is a quantitative trading firm powered by technology, headquartered in Chicago, IL. We are a performance-driven firm where traders and engineers build and operate automated market-making systems. Our tagline: Move Fast. Build Things. --- ## Home Page ### Hero Move Fast. Build Things. A quantitative trading firm powered by technology. Now hiring exceptional talent. ### About Edgehog operates at the intersection of trading, engineering, and quantitative research. We are a performance-driven trading firm where traders and engineers build and operate automated market-making systems. We work as a lean team focused on execution, iteration, and continuous improvement. ### Impact At Edgehog, your work has direct impact on production trading systems. Ideas don't stay on whiteboards — they become tools, models, and workflows that drive real results. Every team member contributes to systems that operate in live markets. ### CEO Quote "We continually challenge the status quo by constantly innovating, enabling Edgehog's growth as a leader in a competitive market." — Michael Jang, CEO ### Culture (How We Operate) - Traders and engineers collaborate closely on a daily basis - Investigations and post-mortems drive continuous improvements - Ideas move quickly from concept to production - Lean teams with high individual ownership and accountability ### Approach (Performance Mindset) - Execution and measurable improvement are prioritized - Work is prioritized by impact, not hierarchy - Systems are continuously refined and optimized - Results are measured, reviewed, and iterated upon ### Our Edge 1. **Automation**: Trading systems built for speed, reliability, and iteration. We invest heavily in infrastructure that enables rapid development and deployment. 2. **Collaboration**: Traders and engineers working side-by-side to diagnose and improve performance. Cross-functional teamwork is core to how we operate. 3. **Execution**: Relentless focus on high-impact work and continuous refinement. We ship fast, measure results, and iterate. --- ## Team ### Leadership **Michael Jang — CEO** Michael started his career at Optiver in 2014, trading FX and U.S. Treasuries. He joined Edgehog as a partner and CEO in 2019, bringing deep expertise in quantitative trading and a passion for building high-performance teams. ### Verticals Edgehog is organized into three verticals: - **Trading**: Quantitative traders who develop and execute strategies in live markets. - **Technology**: Engineers who build the infrastructure, tools, and systems that power our trading. - **Operations**: The operational backbone that keeps the firm running smoothly. ### Team Testimonials - **Mitch (Developer)**: Highlights the collaborative engineering culture and direct impact on trading systems. - **Tai (Trader)**: Speaks to the tight feedback loop between trading ideas and implementation. - **Rebekah (Developer)**: Values the high-ownership environment and ability to ship quickly. - **Matt (Operations)**: Appreciates the lean team structure and cross-functional collaboration. --- ## Careers ### Why Edgehog Edgehog is hiring exceptional talent across trading, engineering, and operations. We look for people who thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership of their work, and want to build systems that operate in real markets. ### Benefits - Competitive base salary and performance-based compensation - Referral bonuses - Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% of premiums covered) - Short-term and long-term disability - 401(k) with 4% employer match - Daily catered meals - Commuter benefits - Team events and outings - Real ownership — your work directly impacts production ### Hiring Process **For Traders:** A multi-stage interview process that evaluates quantitative reasoning, market intuition, and cultural fit. **For Developers:** A technical interview process focused on engineering fundamentals, system design, and problem-solving ability. ### Open Positions Current job openings are listed at: https://edgehogtrading.com/careers/open-positions Positions are pulled from our Rippling ATS in real-time. ### Careers Contact For career inquiries: contact@edgehogllc.com --- ## Connect ### Get in Touch Reach out for general inquiries, partnership opportunities, or to learn more about Edgehog. - **Email**: contact@edgehogtrading.com - **Address**: 363 W Erie St Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60654 - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edgehog-trading/ A contact form is available at: https://edgehogtrading.com/connect --- ## Legal ### Privacy Policy Edgehog LLC ("Edgehog," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting user privacy. Our full privacy policy is available at: https://edgehogtrading.com/privacy ### Web Accessibility Edgehog is committed to digital accessibility and ensuring our website is usable by all visitors. Our full accessibility statement is available at: https://edgehogtrading.com/web-accessibility --- ## Company Information - **Legal Entity**: Edgehog LLC - **Headquarters**: 363 W Erie St Suite 450, Chicago, IL 60654 - **Industry**: Quantitative Trading / Financial Technology - **Website**: https://edgehogtrading.com - **Email**: contact@edgehogtrading.com - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edgehog-trading/