CareerPlan

Discretionary Trader

Chicago OfficeFull-time$36k–$42k2026-08-01 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Manage a proprietary futures trading account using a refined, profitable discretionary strategy to generate net annual P&L.

Role type

Senior discretionary futures trader (intraday)

Builds

Proprietary trading P&L for the firm

Domain

Financial markets (Futures)

Required skills

Discretionary intraday futures trading, Risk management, Emotional control, Market analysis, Strategy refinement, Capital allocation

Preferred skills

CME/ICE/Eurex market experience, High-performance platform usage, Data-driven approach

Technologies

Proprietary electronic trading platforms, Co-located servers, Premium market data

Responsibilities

Trade futures strategies, Identify and exploit market opportunities, Collaborate on execution techniques, Refine trading strategies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC