Prediction Market Analyst

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote) About your Team: The team is responsible for the company's proprietary trading, which includes market making on ForecastEx, after hours US stock market making and support for our option market making in India and Hong Kong. In addition we engage in trading activities that reduce the company's overall risk exposure. What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: The person will support market-making activities across stocks, forex, futures, and options, with the group’s current focus being on the binary options offered on the ForecastEx exchange. The support involves overseeing the activity and updates of the automated trading systems, looking for anomalous activity and tuning input parameters to control the activity. The support systems use the Linux shell, along with some web-based interfaces. The team is looking for a motivated individual who either already has the below experience and skills or is willing to learn on the job. Desirable Experience : Options trading experience, especially options market making experience. Desirable Skills: Data analysis using Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, Statsci) Statistics Linux shell Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree (a science, economics, or engineering degree, with math, physics, or computer science preferred). A master’s or PhD degree would be a plus. To be successful in this position, you will have the following: Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision. Superb analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Company Benefits & Perks Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well. Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees) Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs) Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options Backup child and adult care support through Care.com Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options