Experienced FX/Forex Trader

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.

Responsibilities

Manage your own trading book with a focus on FX products; Collaborate across your trading desk to execute teams’ goals while ensuring core risk standards are met; Analyze market trends, order flow, and technical patterns to identify trading opportunities; Develop, test, and refine your trading strategies using historical data and real-time market conditions; Continuously monitor macroeconomic events, central bank policy shifts, and geopolitical developments to identify opportunities; Conduct research to develop new strategies and improve the performance of your existing strategies; Monitor material changes in levels of risk and variance in PnL, especially focused around deviation from your plans, and proactively communicate those changes to leadership; Grow your own business through mentorships

Requirements

2 years or more of verified risk-adjusted profitability in FX markets; Entrepreneurial mindset with competitive nature; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously and as a team player; Proven self-starter with exceptional product knowledge, trading methodology, and market insight; Ability to manage and communicate risk in accordance with the policies and limits set forth by the Firm; Proficiency with trading platforms, execution algorithms, and market data analysis tools; Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt your trading style with changes in market conditions; Strong work ethic, and understanding that the more you put into your craft, the more you’ll get out of it; Mentality of continuous improvement

Benefits

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; 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; Health club membership with on-site facilities; Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave; Social events including annual company party in Chicago; Employee referral bonus program; Charitable giving and company matching opportunities; Casual, relaxed dress code; Discretionary bonus; Professional development