Experienced FX/Forex Trader

Experienced FX/Forex TraderChicago, ILWe are Gelber Group -- Passion for Trading. Powered by Technology.Headquartered in Chicago with offices across the United States and Europe, for more than 40 years, we have set the bar as one of the industry's most innovative and enduring proprietary trading firms. Our success derives from a relentless pursuit of new trading ideas and careful attention to technology. We believe in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration and we empower each member of our team to have a meaningful impact from the very start of their career with Gelber. We invest in our future through our technology and talented staff, strategically committing resources to move our firm forward and help our people succeed. We trade a little bit of everything here and are always looking to expand into new opportunities. Our flat organizational structure and focus on a true meritocracy with competitive profit splits attracts individuals with an edge which contributes to our consistent success.As an Experienced FX Trader, you will have a real opportunity to have a huge impact on the firm. You will work side by side with other successful and talented individuals to capitalize on market opportunities. This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, a competitive attitude, and a proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least 2 years.This position will require a strong emphasis on in-person presence in our Chicago office, located in River North right next to the Merchandise Mart and convenient to public transportation.What You'll Do:Manage your own trading book with a focus on FX productsCollaborate across your trading desk to execute teams' goals while ensuring core risk standards are metAnalyze market trends, order flow, and technical patterns to identify trading opportunitiesDevelop, test, and refine your trading strategies using historical data and real-time market conditionsContinuously monitor macroeconomic events, central bank policy shifts, and geopolitical developments to identify opportunitiesConduct research to develop new strategies and improve the performance of your existing strategiesMonitor material changes in levels of risk and variance in PnL, especially focused around deviation from your plans, and proactively communicate those changes to leadershipGrow your own business through mentorshipsWhat We'd Like to See:2 years or more of verified risk-adjusted profitability in FX marketsEntrepreneurial mindset with competitive natureExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously and as a team playerProven self-starter with exceptional product knowledge, trading methodology, and market insightAbility to manage and communicate risk in accordance with the policies and limits set forth by the FirmProficiency with trading platforms, execution algorithms, and market data analysis toolsOpenness to feedback and willingness to adapt your trading style with changes in market conditionsStrong work ethic, and understanding that the more you put into your craft, the more you'll get out of itMentality of continuous improvementThe approximate annual base compensation range for this position in Chicago, IL is $72,000 to $120,000. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity. In addition to your salary, our total rewards package includes health benefits, a 401(k) plan, PTO, parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement and discretionary bonus, enhancing your overall total rewards package.Benefits HighlightsGelber offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees in order to meet you and your covered dependents needs. Our comprehensive benefits offering includes:Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement programComprehensive health benefits including medical coverage provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP/HSA) and dental coverageTuition reimbursement for Graduate courses (taken after employment begins)Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care; pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit expensesLife insurance and long-term disability coverageBrand new office in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood, attached to the Merchandise Mart and "EL" stop and a short walk from both Ogilvie and Union Train StationsHealth club membership with on-site facilities (and reciprocal memberships)Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leaveCatered lunch provided Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays and stocked pantry daily and monthly continental breakfastsSocial events including sponsored 5k races and annual company partyEnjoyable collaborative and open work environment including a golf simulator and pool tableEmployee referral bonus programCharitable giving and company matching opportunitiesCasual, relaxed dress code