Senior FX Futures and Spot Trader

TransMarket Group

$120K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of FX trading experience with a profitable track record
  • Relevant degree in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
  • In-depth knowledge of FX market structures (spot, forwards, futures)
  • Proficient with Python or similar programming languages
  • Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
  • Ability to function effectively under pressure
  • Collaborative mindset with mentoring capability

Responsibilities

  • Utilize FX market insights to trade futures and spot instruments
  • Develop quantitative tools for optimizing trading strategies
  • Oversee real-time trading systems for efficient execution
  • Collaborate with traders for strategy refinement
  • Mentor Junior Traders in FX markets and trading practices

Benefits

  • Generous profit sharing program
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees and families
  • Additional world-class benefits package
Full Job Description
Description

Our Quantitative Traders are dedicated to enhancing the global economy by facilitating risk transfer and restoring price equilibrium. At TransMarket Group, you'll collaborate with a team committed to eliminating inefficiencies and managing risk in the world's financial markets. As a Senior FX Futures and Spot Trader, you'll leverage the firm's robust capital base and resources to elevate your trading strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of disciplined trading, niche expertise in FX markets, and exceptional risk assessment and management skills.

Responsibilities
  • Utilize deep expertise in FX market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management to trade FX futures and spot instruments.
  • Develop and maintain quantitative tools and analytics for strategy optimization.
  • Manage real-time execution of trading systems, ensuring efficient trade execution.
  • Collaborate with fellow traders to share insights and refine trading strategies.
  • Mentor Junior Traders, fostering their development and understanding of FX markets.

Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience trading FX futures and spot markets with a consistent track record of profitability.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of FX market structures, including spot, forwards, and futures.
  • Demonstrated passion for financial markets and trading.
  • Proficient in Python or similar programming languages for quantitative analysis.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to make sound judgments under pressure.
  • Strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
  • This position requires physical presence and is on-site (all 5 days) at our office in Chicago, IL.


Benefits

We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

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