Hybrid Floor Trader: Market Insight & Tech-Driven Trading

Tradermath; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW is seeking a Floor Trader to join our training program on the Cboe floor and DRW’s trading desk in Chicago. You will learn markets, trading tools, and decision making through hands-on experience with seasoned traders and brokers.

Analyze order flow, identify opportunities, and help develop market‑beating tools with engineers. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is expected around Dec 2026–Jun 2027; Python is a plus. This is a fast‑paced role with growth in responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related field.
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Interest in financial markets and desire to build a career in trading.
• Proficiency in Python is a plus.
• Prior trading or financial-markets experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly as a Floor Trader at DRW, building market knowledge and trading judgment through hands‑on experience
• Analyze order flow, trading activity, and broker behavior to identify patterns and potential trading opportunities
• Develop, maintain, and enhance tools, models, algorithms, and systems that support trading analysis, visualization, and risk management
• Partner with traders and engineering teams to define requirements and help develop market‑beating trading tools
• Monitor market activity and communicate timely, relevant market information to other team members
• Research new market opportunities and contribute ideas to the team
• Take on increasing ownership of trading decisions and risk as your knowledge and experience grow

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Python proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related field

Job description

DRW is seeking a Floor Trader to join our training program on the Cboe floor and DRW’s trading desk in Chicago. You will learn markets, trading tools, and decision making through hands-on experience with seasoned traders and brokers.

Analyze order flow, identify opportunities, and help develop market‑beating tools with engineers. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is expected around Dec 2026–Jun 2027; Python is a plus. This is a fast‑paced role with growth in responsibility.