Floor Trader – 2027 Graduate Program (August Start)

Trading Interview; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Free on-site meals

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Old Mission Capital seeks a Floor Trader to join on the CBOE in Chicago after completing our new-grad training program. You will trade on the floor in an open outcry environment, collaborating with traders and floor brokers to implement proprietary pricing strategies.

Ideal candidates are competitive, quick-thinking under pressure, and thrive in a fast-paced team setting. Full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package and discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Ability to make quick decisions under stressful situations with incomplete information.
• Outgoing and easy to get along with.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
• Desire to win and constantly improve.
• Superior organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verbally execute trades and help build out our floor footprint.
• Communicate effectively with traders upstairs and other floor traders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with floor brokers.

Skills

Quick decision-making

Team oriented

Problem solving

Ambition to improve

Organization & communication

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About the Position

We're looking to hire a Floor Trader to join our expanding team on the CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange). After completing our comprehensive new-grad training program and working closely with experienced traders, this individual will transition to the trading floor, operating in an open outcry environment as part of a collaborative team using our proprietary pricing strategies. The ideal candidate is competitive, driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for verbally executing trades and building out our floor footprint
• Communicate effectively with our traders upstairs and other floor traders
• Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with floor brokers

Required Skills

• Ability to make quick decisions under stressful situations with incomplete information
• Outgoing and easy to get along with
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task
• Desire to win and constantly improve
• Superior organizational and communication skills

Benefits and Perks

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

Base Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter.

Old Mission Capital is a quantitative market-making firm founded in 2008. It prices "thousands of financial instruments globally" and has "traded trillions of dollars of securities using proprietary systems and…"