Derivatives Trader

1 week ago


Chicago, IL, United States Harrington Starr Full time

Derivatives Trader - Proprietary Trading Firm (NYC/Chicago)

Our client, a well-established proprietary trading firm, is looking for Derivatives Traders to join their teams in New York or Chicago.

About the role:

  • Manage individual and shared strategies on the trading desk.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to come up with new ideas and establish best practice.
  • Continuously optimize trades and pricing.

What's on Offer:

  • $180,000-225,000 and performance based bonuses (based on PnL splits).
  • Working alongside highly established traders and C-suite in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Central New York or Chicago offices.
  • Insurance with a wide choice of plans.

About you:

  • 2+ years of trading desk experience.
  • Strong risk management skills.
  • Passion for trading with an entrepreneurial mindset.

If you have portable strategies in futures or options, I'd love to connect. Apply now or contact me at celia.dodds@ to organize a quick 15-minute call.


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