Floor Trader: Build Tools, Analyze Markets, Sharpen Trading

Drweng; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401k with match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DRW, a diversified trading firm, seeks a Floor Trader candidate in Chicago with a strong interest in financial markets and a sticky curiosity for markets. You will analyze order flow, identify trading opportunities, and collaborate with traders and engineers to build powerful analysis tools.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, risk awareness, and the opportunity to own trading decisions as you grow. A bachelor’s degree is expected between 2026 and 2027 in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field with an expected graduation between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• Genuine interest in financial markets and a career in trading.
• Ability to make thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence to interact with traders, brokers, and market participants.
• Collaborative mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Prior trading or financial-markets experience is helpful but not required.
• Proficiency in Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a Floor Trader, building market knowledge and trading judgment through hands-on experience.
• Analyze order flow, trading activity, and broker behavior to identify patterns and opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance tools, models, algorithms, and systems for trading analysis, visualization, and risk management.
• Partner with traders and engineering teams to define requirements and build market-beating tools.
• Monitor market activity and communicate timely market information to team members.
• Research new market opportunities and contribute ideas to the team.
• Take on increasing ownership of trading decisions and risk as knowledge grows.

Skills

Interest in financial markets

Decision making under pressure

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Willingness to learn

Prior trading or finance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics/finance/math/statistics/cs

Tools

Python

Job description

DRW, a diversified trading firm, seeks a Floor Trader candidate in Chicago with a strong interest in financial markets and a sticky curiosity for markets. You will analyze order flow, identify trading opportunities, and collaborate with traders and engineers to build powerful analysis tools.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, risk awareness, and the opportunity to own trading decisions as you grow. A bachelor’s degree is expected between 2026 and 2027 in a related field.