Junior Equity Trader — Mentored Training & Live Markets

Chimera Securities LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor access

Daily market meetings

Seminars by top traders

Trade review sessions

Trading floor rotation

Team-building activities

Job summary

Chimera Securities LLC is seeking an entry-level Equity Trader undergoing a comprehensive training program led by the Head Trader and seasoned professionals. The role blends classroom learning with live trading on the floor to build essential skills.

New traders receive direct mentorship, daily market meetings, seminars by top traders, and ongoing trade reviews as they rotate among traders. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and long-term growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• SIE & Series 57 exams required (before start date).
• Team player/coachable mindset.
• Emotional discipline to stay even keel.
• Strong quantitative & analytical skills.
• Passion for the markets.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive training program led by the Head Trader and other seasoned professionals.
• Engage in classroom learning and live trading on the trading floor.
• Attend mentoring sessions, seminars, and daily market meetings.
• Receive regular trade reviews and performance feedback.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Coachable

Emotional discipline

Passion for markets

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree

GPA 3.0 or higher

SIE and Series 57 exams

Job description

Chimera Securities LLC is seeking an entry-level Equity Trader undergoing a comprehensive training program led by the Head Trader and seasoned professionals. The role blends classroom learning with live trading on the floor to build essential skills.

New traders receive direct mentorship, daily market meetings, seminars by top traders, and ongoing trade reviews as they rotate among traders. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and long-term growth within a supportive team.