Experienced Discretionary Macro Markets Trader

As an Experienced Discretionary Macro Markets 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 is a senior risk-taking role that will be a key idea generator for the desk. 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.

Responsibilities

Manage your own trading book with a focus on trading liquid macro futures; Manage your own risk of a portfolio of active strategies and drive trading decisions; Analyze market trends, order flow, and technical patterns to identify trading opportunities; Develop, test, and refine trading strategies using historical data and real-time market conditions; Continuously monitor market conditions, news, and macroeconomic events; Monitor material changes in levels of risk and variance in PnL, especially around deviation from plans, and proactively communicate those changes to leadership

Requirements

Experience trading liquid macro futures; Proven track record independently managing a PnL, or being a senior member of the team, driving strategy in a larger environment; Defined discretionary macro edge such as outcome distribution analysis, news and narrative interpretation, relative value frameworks, or portfolio construction discipline; Entrepreneurial mindset with competitive nature; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both autonomously and as a team player; 3 years or more of verified, risk-adjusted profitability; Proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least 3 years

Nice to have

Experience trading FX, crypto, options, and/or event-driven strategies; Prior Proprietary Trading or Hedge Fund PM experience (strongly preferred); Larger bank environment experience (may be considered if significant decision-making autonomy existed); Quant skills and data literacy (not required); Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt trading style to changing market conditions

Benefits

Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program; Comprehensive health benefits including medical (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; Life insurance and long-term disability coverage; Health club membership with on-site facilities (and reciprocal memberships); Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave; Catered lunch Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, stocked pantry daily, and monthly continental breakfasts; Social events including sponsored 5k races and annual company party; Golf simulator and pool table; Employee referral bonus program; Charitable giving and company matching opportunities; Casual, relaxed dress code; Discretionary bonus; Percent share of profits generated; Professional development