Futures Trader

Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years)Level of Education: BA/BSJob Type: Full-Time/RegularDate Updated: 02/07/2025Years of Experience: Up to 2 YearsStarting Date: ASAPSalary: Base salary is $60,000 with bonus opportunity range of $0 - $60,000.TradeLink Holdings LLC ("TradeLink") is well-recognized as a successful proprietary trading firm and investment adviser hedge fund program. The firm employs approximately 150 people and is headquartered in the heart of Chicago’s financial district with international investment centers in London (TradeLink Worldwide Ltd.) and Warsaw (Montec LLC).Founded in 1979 by Walt Weissman, TradeLink is engaged in securities, futures, options, and commodities trading. The firm also specializes in the design and implementation of quantitative models that draw on the firm’s considerable expertise in trading, research, and technology. We manage a range of strategies that include managed futures and equities, spanning multiple time frames and concepts. For more information and our most recent listing of career opportunities, please visit us at and SkillsThis position will focus on trading. Traders from all backgrounds will be considered. The appropriate candidate will operate in a flexible and creative role and be given a wide variety of available resources to explore, develop, and implement trading ideas. The trader will execute a variety of products across multiple asset classes and will work closely with other group members and analysts to help cultivate new trading models.Qualifications and Education Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or specific sciences, such as Physics; a Master's Degree in these areas of study is a plus.At least 24 months of professional, full-time trading experience.Must have some programming experience or quantitative knowledge, a technical background, and an understanding of economic fundamentals.Desire to learn about financial markets and economic theories; must have demonstrated interest in trading financial instruments either through academic work and/or professional experience.Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills, and problem-solving skills.Ability to make excellent decisions under pressure.Entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast-paced team environment.Pro-active thinker with the ability to spot problems before they arise.Must be highly competitive, driven, and disciplined.Team player with strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written).Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required on the first day of employment.EEO Statement / Inclusion:TradeLink offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent TradeLink's culture and achievements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08