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Old Mission salary and compensation
Old Mission’s Chicago junior PhD researcher posting lists $175,000–$250,000 base and focuses on derivatives pricing. Its junior trader role covering Asian market hours lists $125,000–$150,000. The schedule and responsibilities differ materially.
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Old Mission pay by role
2 employer disclosures · USD · base pay, not total compensation
| Firm / role | Location / scope | Published base pay | Bonus / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mission Junior Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.) | Chicago Graduate · Junior PhD researcher; derivatives pricing | $175,000–$250,000 / year | Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employer’s terms. Employer postingDisclosure reviewed 2026-10-11 |
| Old Mission Junior Quantitative Trader (Asian Market Hours) | Chicago Experienced · Junior trader; Asian market hours | $125,000–$150,000 / year | Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employer’s terms. Employer postingDisclosure reviewed 2026-10-11 |
Base, bonus and the offer you should compare
Check market hours, office expectations, derivatives responsibilities and bonus eligibility. Compare the junior research track with similar PhD research roles, not with floor-trading or support positions.
First-year cash
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Preparing for a role at Old Mission
Research candidates should prepare derivatives models, calibration, Greeks and numerical methods. Traders should work on probability, pricing and decisions under time pressure.
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How much does Old Mission pay?
Old Mission’s Chicago junior PhD researcher posting lists $175,000–$250,000 base and focuses on derivatives pricing. Its junior trader role covering Asian market hours lists $125,000–$150,000. The schedule and responsibilities differ materially.
What is Old Mission’s new-grad salary?
Junior Quantitative Researcher (Ph.D.): $175,000–$250,000 / year in Chicago. Junior PhD researcher; derivatives pricing. These are base disclosures; confirm bonus and signing terms separately.
Does Old Mission salary include bonus?
Check market hours, office expectations, derivatives responsibilities and bonus eligibility. Compare the junior research track with similar PhD research roles, not with floor-trading or support positions. Treat base, signing payments, guaranteed bonus and discretionary bonus as separate items when comparing first-year and recurring compensation.
How should I prepare for Old Mission?
Research candidates should prepare derivatives models, calibration, Greeks and numerical methods. Traders should work on probability, pricing and decisions under time pressure.
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