Senior FX Trader: Profit‑Focused, Tech‑Driven Desk Lead

Gelber Group LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Parental leave

Discretionary bonus

Office in River North, Chicago

Job summary

Gelber Group in Chicago seeks an experienced FX Trader to manage a trading book, capitalize on market opportunities, and join a high-performing team. This in-person role requires a proven profitability record and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

The base compensation ranges from $72,000 to $120,000 annually, with a comprehensive rewards package including health benefits, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of verified risk-adjusted profitability in FX markets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with competitive nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own trading book with a focus on FX products.
• Collaborate across your trading desk to achieve goals while maintaining risk standards.
• Analyze market trends, order flow, and patterns to identify opportunities.
• Develop, test, and refine trading strategies using historical data and real-time conditions.
• Monitor macroeconomic events and policy shifts to identify opportunities.
• Conduct research to develop new strategies and improve existing performance.
• Communicate changes in risk and PnL variance to leadership.
• Grow your business through mentorships.

Skills

FX profitability

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication

Self-starter

Risk management

Tools

Trading platforms

Execution algorithms

Market data analysis tools

Job description

Gelber Group in Chicago seeks an experienced FX Trader to manage a trading book, capitalize on market opportunities, and join a high-performing team. This in-person role requires a proven profitability record and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment.

The base compensation ranges from $72,000 to $120,000 annually, with a comprehensive rewards package including health benefits, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and discretionary bonus.