Gelber Group

Proprietary Trading

ExperiencedFX/ForexTrader

$72–120k Chicago, Illinois, United States; New York City, New York, United States; Menlo Park, California, United States; United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Experienced FX/Forex Trader at Gelber Group. Skills: FX trading, Risk management, Strategy development. Manage own trading book. Analyze market trends”

What You'll Achieve.

Capitalize on market opportunities; Grow own business

Industry & Context.

Proprietary Trading
Problems you'll solve

Identify trading opportunities; Develop new strategies; Improve strategy performance

Eligibility Requirements

In-person presence in Chicago office

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 years or more of verified risk-adjusted profitability in FX markets, Proven self-starter

Nice to Have

Entrepreneurial mindset, Competitive nature, Openness to feedback, Willingness to adapt trading style

What You'll Do.

Manage own trading book

Analyze market trends

Develop trading strategies

Monitor macroeconomic events

Monitor risk and PnL variance

Communicate risk changes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across trading desk; Work side by side with individuals

Communication Scope

Communicate risk; Communicate changes to leadership

Full Job Description

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 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. 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 do: 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 ev

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