Graduate Discretionary Traders

Geneva Trading; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Mentorship from senior traders

Cutting-edge technology access

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Chicago seeks entrepreneurial individuals for the Graduate Discretionary Trader position. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship to develop skills in futures trading, with a focus on precision and strategic thinking. Responsibilities include trading your own account, leveraging advanced technology, and a systematic approach to market opportunities. Compensation is performance-based. Candidates should thrive under pressure and be committed to continuous learning. The position offers a base salary range of $36,000 - $42,000 plus discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• No prior trading experience is necessary, but a strong drive to learn is essential.
• Experience in high-pressure environments is a plus.
• Commitment to ongoing education and adaptability to the financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Trade your own account within a global team of traders.
• Contribution to collaborative conversations around market fundamentals.
• Identify and exploit new trading opportunities through a systematic approach.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Logical reasoning

Ability to adapt under pressure

Job description

We are looking for entrepreneurial and highly motivated individuals interested in gaining hands-on trading experience through our mentorship program. As a Graduate Discretionary Trader in our program, you will have customized training and daily guidance from our most profitable discretionary traders to learn the intricacies of the futures markets and how to capitalize on them. At the end of the mentorship program, you will be able to successfully capture edge while leveraging our low latency proprietary platform and trading tools.

We are targeting a select few who thrive on precision, discipline, and strategic thinking. Geneva Trading is seeking individuals with an exceptional eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence to join our team as Graduate Discretionary Trader. If you possess the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapt to rapidly changing environments, and maintain a laser-sharp focus, we want you. No prior trading experience is necessary—just your relentless drive to learn, your passion for mastering complex systems, and your dedication to achieving success.

The Role:

• Trade your own account within a global team of talented individual traders.
• Entirely performance-based compensation through PNL share.
• Leverage our state-of-the-art technology to capitalize on market opportunities.
• Identify, research, and exploit new trading opportunities.
• Adopt a systematic and data-driven approach to trading.
• Contribute ideas and participate in collaborative conversations around market fundamentals and events.
• Work closely with the technology team to fully utilize and enhance our electronic trading systems.

What We Offer:

• Benefit from hands-on training, mentorship, and shadowing senior traders. Our structured training program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in futures trading.
• Cutting-edge technological infrastructure that sets us apart in the industry.
• Access to high-fidelity data resources and market analysis tools.
• A world-class proprietary electronic trading platform with unique visualization and execution edges.
• A global network with co-located servers at the exchanges, allowing us to analyze, react, and execute faster and with more accuracy than our competition.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Prior experience in a high-pressured, competitive environment (trading, gaming, poker, athletics, etc.)
• Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for dynamic, quickly moving puzzles.
• Continuous Learning: The financial markets are constantly evolving, and successful traders are committed to ongoing education. They are unafraid to ask questions, admit mistakes, and are comfortable in an environment full of uncertainty.
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated: Thrive on entirely performance-based compensation and in an environment with complete accountability. Success and failure is determined each day in the markets through results.
• Grit: The ability to persist and perform through losses and setbacks is essential.

This role is based in our Chicago office, where the in-office experience for trader development, education, and mentorship programs is paramount.

Benefits and Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $36,000 - $42,000 + Eligible for discretionary bonus based on percentage of trading PnL.

The final salary determination will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. Beyond the base salary, our full-time employees receive a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/

Application expected to close: 3/23/2026