Valkyrie Trading is a proprietary trading firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago. The firm trades exclusively with its own capital, providing liquidity to financial markets by dynamically pricing, modeling, and managing risk across securities, futures, and options. Its core operations sit at the intersection of financial trading technology, risk modeling, and dynamic pricing.
As a proprietary firm, Valkyrie's employees focus entirely on trading excellence and business growth without the obligations of managing external client funds. The company operates in derivatives and broader financial markets, applying quantitative and technological approaches to market-making and risk management.
The firm describes its culture as competitive, aiming to be an organization where curious, driven, and innovative people can push boundaries and grow. This environment is oriented toward attracting individuals motivated by direct engagement with live markets and the technical challenges they present.
