Floor Trader – 2027 Graduate Program (August Start) New

Trading Interview; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

On-site meals (breakfast & lunch)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Paid Vacation, Sick, Parental leaves

Commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Programs

Job summary

Old Mission Capital seeks a Floor Trader to join its Chicago team on the CBOE. After completing our rigorous new-grad training, you will transition to the trading floor, operating in an open outcry environment as part of a collaborative team using proprietary pricing strategies.

The role emphasizes quick decision making, teamwork, and relationship-building with floor brokers. We offer comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a strong bonus program.

Qualifications

• Ability to make quick decisions under stress with incomplete information.
• Outgoing and easy to get along with.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and multitasking.
• Desire to win and constantly improve.
• Superior organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verbally execute trades and help expand the floor footprint.
• Communicate effectively with traders upstairs and other floor traders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with floor brokers.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Outgoing personality

Problem solving

Ambition to win and improve

Organizational and 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…