On-Floor Trader Trainee - Fast-Paced & Team-Driven

Trading Interview

Chicago, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago
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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 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.

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