CTO - Prop Trading Firm

Fionics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful prop trading firm is seeking a CTO to join their Chicago team. This hands-on leadership role involves evaluating technology solutions and supporting the onboarding of trading teams. The ideal candidate has senior tech experience from a trading firm and a proven track record in scaling technology teams. They must be based in Chicago and ready to work onsite. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the firm’s growth and trading performance.

Qualifications

• Must be Chicago‑based and onsite.
• Proven track record scaling technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate tech solutions and support the onboarding of new trading teams.
• Impact the firm’s growth and trading performance.

Skills

Senior tech experience from a trading firm

Knowledge of trading systems and market infrastructure

Experience scaling technology teams

Job description

CTO – Prop Trading Firm

A successful Chicago‑based prop trading firm with global reach is looking for a CTO to join their team.

The Opportunity

Evaluate tech solutions and support the onboarding of new trading teams that need serious technical buildouts. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will directly impact the firm’s growth and trading performance.

What they want

• Senior tech experience from a trading firm (current CTO or strong #2 ready to step up)
• Deep knowledge of trading systems and market infrastructure
• Must be Chicago‑based and onsite
• Proven track record scaling technology teams

If you’re ready to lead technology at a growing prop firm, let’s connect. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.