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 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 3 years. 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.

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 your 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 focused around deviation from your plans, and proactively communicate those changes to leadership

What we’d like to see:

Experience trading liquid macro futures

`These will commonly include equity indices and/or metals.

Nice-to-have experience includes FX, crypto, options, and/or event-driven trading experience

Experienced Discretionary Macro Markets Trader

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Benefits

Company

Gelbergroup

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