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Discretionary Trader at Geneva Trading
Chicago OfficeFull-timeDTG - Chicago TradingPosted 9 months ago
Apply with PipelineAbout the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.</span></p>
<p> </p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experienced Discretionary Futures Trader - Chicago </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Elevate Your Edge with World-Class Technology</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Are you a professional futures trader whose growth is being throttled by legacy platforms or slow execution? At <strong>Geneva Trading</strong>, we don't just provide a desk; we provide a high-performance ecosystem designed to help profitable traders scale. We are seeking a select few elite discretionary traders with a proven track record to leverage our state-of-the-art technological infrastructure and global network.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why Geneva Trading?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have a refined strategy but lack the tools to maximize its potential, Geneva offers the solution:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Proprietary Execution Edge:</strong> Access our world-class proprietary electronic trading platform, featuring unique visualization and execution tools specifically engineered for discretionary success.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Unrivaled Speed:</strong> Trade on a global network with co-located servers at major exchanges, allowing you to analyze, react, and execute with superior precision and accuracy.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Direct Developer Collaboration:</strong> Work side-by-side with a dedicated team of software developers to customize and enhance the platform around <em>your</em> specific strategy.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>High-Fidelity Data:</strong> Utilize premium data resources and market analysis tools that are second to none in the industry.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Trade Your Strategy:</strong> Manage your own account within a global team of talented individual traders.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Scale and Optimize:</strong> Leverage our technology and capital to identify, research, and exploit new market opportunities that were previously out of reach.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Collaborative Innovation:</strong> Participate in high-level conversations regarding market fundamentals and execution techniques</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Systematic Growth:</strong> Adopt a data-driven approach to refine and scale your existing profitable strategies.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are not looking for trainees or traders on a break from the markets. We are looking for established professionals currently trading who meet the following criteria:</span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Proven Track Record:</strong> 3–5 years of experience trading discretionary intraday futures strategies within a proprietary trading firm. A minimum of Seven Figure Net annual PNL performance is a requirement or you need to be able to show that you are on track for this level of performance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Existing Strategy:</strong> You must arrive with a refined, profitable trading methodology and a history of consistent performance. Its preferable if your focus is on CME, ICE or Eurex markets.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Technical Sophistication:</strong> A desire to move beyond "off-the-shelf" retail or limited prop platforms in favor of a bespoke, high-performance environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Exceptional Discipline:</strong> An unwavering commitment to risk management, routine, and emotional control, even in highly volatile conditions.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Growth Mindset:</strong> A relentless drive to stay ahead of evolving market trends through continuous learning an innovation</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Office based:</strong> We are looking for candidates to base themselves in our offices. </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Are you ready to stop fighting your platform and start scaling your P&L? Join Geneva Trading.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Hybrid and in office roles located in London, Dublin, and Chicago. A fully remote option available for exceptional candidates. </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits and Compensation:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Base Salary Range: $36,000 - $42,000 + </strong> <strong>Eligible for bonus based on percentage of trading PnL.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The final salary determination will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. Beyond the base salary, our full-time employees receive a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: <strong><a href="https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/">https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong> </strong>Application expected to close: 12/23/2026 </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</span></p></div>
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