Senior Trader

Access Search, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation package

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Company-paid life and disability insurance

On-site gym and recreation space

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm is looking for a Senior Trader in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. Candidates should have a successful trading history and be skilled in designing proprietary strategies. The role demands at least 4 years in a high-performance trading environment, with a strong grasp of quantitative techniques and risk management. Competitive compensation and benefits include a 401(k) plan, comprehensive health coverage, and generous paid time off. This firm promotes a diverse workforce and values independence along with collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven profitability with at least 4 years of trading experience.
• Ability to understand market structure and execution mechanics.
• Experience with quantitative models or systematic trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy proprietary trading strategies across global markets.
• Own your P&L while managing positions and risk.
• Analyze performance through rigorous backtesting and optimization.

Skills

Trading experience

Quantitative skills

Market intuition

Risk management

Composure under pressure

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Finance

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

Senior Trader

Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

Job Summary

A leading proprietary trading firm is seeking a Senior Trader who thrives in high-stakes environments and has the track record to prove it. If you've built strategies that generate alpha, managed risk with precision, and consistently delivered results in competitive markets—this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Location

Western Suburbs of Chicago

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy proprietary trading strategies across global markets—futures, options, commodities, equities, or energy
• Own your P&L while managing positions and risk within defined parameters that give you room to perform
• Leverage cutting‑edge infrastructure—work alongside quants, developers, and risk teams who are as obsessed with performance as you are
• Hunt for alpha—identify market inefficiencies, adapt to regime changes, and capitalize on opportunities others miss
• Analyze relentlessly—conduct rigorous backtesting, post‑trade analysis, and performance optimisation to refine your edge
• Collaborate at the highest level—interface with technology, operations, and risk teams in a culture that values both independence and teamwork

Essential Qualifications

• Proven profitability—at least 4 years of trading experience at a prop shop, hedge fund, or similar high‑performance environment with a demonstrable track record
• Quantitative firepower—Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or related technical field
• Deep market intuition—you understand market structure, execution mechanics, and how to extract edge from complexity
• Risk discipline—you know when to press and when to pull back; consistent returns matter more than lucky wins
• Composure under pressure—fast markets don't rattle you; they energise you
• Collaborative mindset—you value feedback, share insights, and elevate those around you

Advanced Qualifications

• Experience trading energy products, fixed income, commodities, or equity index futures
• Background in algorithmic or systematic trading strategies—you speak the language of quants
• Hands‑on work with quantitative models, market‑making systems, or discretionary strategies
• Technical proficiency with statistical modelling, VBA, SQL, Python, or other analytical tools

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package designed to reward performance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match—invest in your future
• Comprehensive health coverage—BlueCross BlueShield medical, plus dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off—recharge so you stay at your best
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• On‑site gym and recreation space—because peak performance starts with peak health

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other (Capital Markets and Investment Banking)

Equal Opportunity Employer

This firm is committed to building a diverse team and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Trading talent comes in many forms—we want to hear from you.

Ready to make your mark? Let’s talk.

The Bottom Line If you’re a trader who’s tired of bureaucracy, limited capital, or firms that don’t let top performers run, this is your move. You’ll have the freedom to trade your way, the support to scale your strategies, and the compensation structure that aligns with your ambition.