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Graduate Discretionary Trader

Chicago Office

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.

 

Graduate Discretionary Trader

We are looking for entrepreneurial and highly motivated individuals interested in gaining hands-on trading experience through our mentorship program. As a Graduate Discretionary Trader in our program, you will have customized training and daily guidance from our most profitable discretionary traders to learn the intricacies of the futures markets and how to capitalize on them. At the end of the mentorship program, you will be able to successfully capture edge while leveraging our low latency proprietary platform and trading tools.

We are targeting a select few who thrive on precision, discipline, and strategic thinking. Geneva Trading is seeking individuals with an exceptional eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence to join our team as Graduate Discretionary Trader. If you possess the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapt to rapidly changing environments, and maintain a laser-sharp focus, we want you. No prior trading experience is necessary—just your relentless drive to learn, your passion for mastering complex systems, and your dedication to achieving success.

The Role:

  • Trade your own account within a global team of talented individual traders.
  • Entirely performance-based compensation through PNL share.
  • Leverage our state-of-the-art technology to capitalize on market opportunities.
  • Identify, research, and exploit new trading opportunities.
  • Adopt a systematic and data-driven approach to trading.
  • Contribute ideas and participate in collaborative conversations around market fundamentals and events.
  • Work closely with the technology team to fully utilize and enhance our electronic trading systems.

What We Offer:

  • Benefit from hands-on training, mentorship, and shadowing senior traders. Our structured training program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in futures trading.
  • Cutting-edge technological infrastructure that sets us apart in the industry.
  • Access to high-fidelity data resources and market analysis tools.
  • A world-class proprietary electronic trading platform with unique visualization and execution edges.
  • A global network with co-located servers at the exchanges, allowing us to analyze, react, and execute faster and with more accuracy than our competition.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Prior experience in a high-pressured, competitive environment (trading, gaming, poker, athletics, etc.)
  • Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for dynamic, quickly moving puzzles.
  • Continuous Learning: The financial markets are constantly evolving, and successful traders are committed to ongoing education. They are unafraid to ask questions, admit mistakes, and are comfortable in an environment full of uncertainty.
  • Entrepreneurial and self-motivated: Thrive on entirely performance-based compensation and in an environment with complete accountability. Success and failure is determined each day in the markets through results.
  • Grit: The ability to persist and perform through losses and setbacks is essential.

This role is based in our Chicago office, where the in-office experience for trader development, education, and mentorship programs is paramount.

Benefits and Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $36,000 - $42,000 +  Eligible for discretionary bonus based on percentage of trading PnL.

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: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/

 Application expected to close: 3/23/2026

 

 

 

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.

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