Experienced Trader
$72k - $120kGelber Group
We 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 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 need:
What you'll need:
- Proven track record of profitability as a trader for at least two years
- Develop and implement trading strategies aimed at generating consistent profits while adhering to risk management guidelines and regulatory requirements
- The ability to create and support quantitative models
- Experience with data analysis programming languages (Python is a plus)
- An attentive, mindful, and focused demeanor
- Proven self-starter
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic trading environment, with a focus on teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvement
- Strong communicator who works well with others but also thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical coverage provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP/HSA) and dental coverage
- Tuition 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 expenses
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Brand 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 Stations
- Health club membership with on-site facilities (and reciprocal memberships)
- Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Catered lunch provided Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays and stocked pantry daily and monthly continental breakfasts
- Social events including sponsored 5k races and annual company party
- Enjoyable collaborative and open work environment including a golf simulator and pool table
- Employee referral bonus program
- Charitable giving and company matching opportunities
- Casual, relaxed dress code
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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