As an Experienced Brazilian Rates Trader, you will have a real opportunity to impact the firm. In a new market for Gelber, you will have the ability to build and grow a new business for the firm. You will work side by side with other successful and talented individuals to capitalize on market opportunities. This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, a competitive attitude, and a proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least 3 years.

The role can be worked hybrid/in-person in Chicago, New York or Boston. Remote work may be considered for top candidates.

What you'll do:

• Bring expertise in trading DI futures and related rates products to a highly profitable trading firm
• Own and manage a Brazilian rates trading book, focused on DI futures, either via curve trades or cross-market relative value strategies
• Consistently generate strong, risk-adjusted returns across varying macro and volatility regimes
• Manage your own portfolio of active strategies and drive trading decisions
• Collaborate across your trading desk to execute teams' goals while ensuring core risk and compliance standards are met

What we'd like to see:

• Proven track record of 3-5 years of profitable trading in Brazilian fixed-income markets
• Expertise in directional and curve-based strategies
• Understanding of Brazil's debt auction process and how it impacts the DI Products
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously and as a team player
• Proven self-starter with exceptional product knowledge, trading methodology, and market insight

The approximate annual base compensation range for this position is $72,000 to $120,000. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity. In addition to your salary, our total rewards package includes health benefits, a 401(k) plan, PTO, parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement and discretionary bonus, enhancing your overall total rewards package.

Benefits Highlights

Gelber offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees in order to meet you and your covered dependents needs. Our comprehensive benefits offering includes:

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical coverage provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP/HSA) and dental coverage
• Tuition reimbursement for Graduate courses (taken after employment begins)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care; pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit expenses
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Health club membership with on-site facilities (and reciprocal memberships)
• Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Social events including sponsored 5k races and annual company party in Chicago
• Enjoyable collaborative and open work environment
• Employee referral bonus program
• Charitable giving and company matching opportunities
• Casual, relaxed dress code

Chicago Benefits Also Include:

• Brand new office in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood, attached to the Merchandise Mart and "EL" stop and a short walk from both Ogilvie and Union Train Stations
• Enjoyable collaborative and open work environment including a golf simulator and pool table
• Catered lunch provided Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays and stocked pantry daily and monthly continental breakfasts