Funded Forex Trader Chicago, IL

Funded Forex Trader

Maverick Currencies is hiring a Funded Forex Trader based in Chicago, IL. This is a remote, performance-based opportunity we fund qualified US traders with up to $400,000 in firm capital and split profits 60% to 90% depending on performance tier.

Why Chicago, IL

For traders living in Chicago, the math works in your favor. Central time puts the London/New York overlap the highest-volume window in forex squarely in mid-morning local, which is one of the cleanest schedules the market offers. The result: peak FX volume concentrates into the first few hours of your workday, so a disciplined morning routine matters more than long screen time.

Illinois sits in Central time Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, and Rockford traders work the same hours as the CME pit traders did historically. The London/New York overlap (the deepest liquidity window in forex) hits mid-morning local, which is as clean a trading schedule as the FX market offers.

What You'll Do

• Trade Forex and Crypto markets with firm capital on a defined system
• Follow risk rules precisely they are not optional, they are the model
• Document trades, journal your decisions, and review at scheduled intervals
• Refine your edge through repetition rather than chasing new systems
• Participate in coaching and the live trader community

Who Thrives Here

• Coachable and consistent discipline beats brilliance in this model
• OK with profit-share-only compensation (no base, no minimums)
• US-based, with reliable internet and an environment you can focus in
• Looking at trading as a multi-year career, not a short-term try

What We Provide

• Funded trading accounts that scale to $400,000 based on results
• A structured curriculum focused on rule-based execution and risk control
• Direct mentorship, weekly performance feedback, and a peer trader network
• Tiered profit splits 60% at entry, up to 90% at the top performance tiers

Compensation & Capital Disclosure

Compensation here is performance-driven. You keep a profit split on the trading returns you generate 60% to 90% based on your experience and performance tier. Consistent profitable traders typically earn between $50,000 and $200,000 annually, though this is not a salary; if you do not trade profitably, you do not earn from this role. We are direct about that because it matters.

Common Questions

Q: Is this remote?

A: Yes every funded trader in the program works remotely. We hire US-based traders only, and you'll need a workable home setup with reliable internet, but otherwise you're free to work from wherever in the country you live.

Q: Can I scale faster than the milestone path?

A: The scaling milestones exist to protect both you and the firm's capital. Skipping them isn't really on the table but the milestones themselves move quickly for traders who are genuinely consistent. The system rewards results, just on a sensible timeline.

About Maverick Currencies

Maverick Currencies operates as the Forex and Crypto arm of Maverick Trading, a prop firm with roots going back to 1997. Our focus is structured remote day trading: we develop traders through a defined education program, fund qualified candidates, and support them through ongoing coaching and community.

Apply today and start building your funded trading career from Chicago, IL.