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Experienced FX/ForexTrader Job Description We are Gelber Group -- Passion for Trading. Powered by Technology. Headquartered in Chicago with offices across the United States and Europe, for more than 40 years, we have set the bar as one of the industry’s most innovative and enduring proprietary trading firms. Our success derives from a relentless pursuit of new trading ideas and careful attention to technology. We believe in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration and we empower each member of our team to have a meaningful impact from the very start of their career with Gelber. We invest in our future through our technology and talented staff, strategically committing resources to move our firm forward and help our people succeed. We trade a little bit of everything here and are always looking to expand into new opportunities. Our flat organizational structure and focus on a true meritocracy with competitive profit splits attracts individuals with an edge which contributes to our consistent success. As an Experienced FX Trader, you will have a real opportunity to have a huge impact on the firm. You will work side by side with other successful and talented individuals to capitalize on market opportunities. This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, a competitive attitude, and a proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least 2 years. This position will require a strong emphasis on in-person presence in our Chicago office, located in River North right next to the Merchandise Mart and convenient to public transportation. What you’ll do: Manage your own trading book with a focus on FX products Collaborate across your trading desk to execute teams’ goals while ensuring core risk standards are met Analyze market trends, order flow, and technical patterns to identify trading opportunities Develop, test, and refine your trading strategies using historical data and real-time market conditions Continuously monitor macroeconomic events, central bank policy shifts, and geopolitical developments to identify opportunities Conduct research to develop new strategies and improve the performance of your existing strategies Monitor material changes in levels of risk and variance in PnL, especially focused around deviation from your plans, and proactively communicate those changes to leadership Grow your own business through mentorships What we’d like to see: 2 years or more of verified risk-adjusted profitability in FX markets Entrepreneurial mindset with competitive nature Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously and as a team player Proven self-starter with exceptional product knowledge, trading methodology, and market insight Ability to manage and communicate risk in accordance with the policies and limits set forth by the Firm Proficiency with trading platforms, execution algorithms, and market data analysis tools Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt your trading style with changes in market conditions Strong work ethic, and understanding that the more you put into your craft, the more you’ll get out of it Mentality of continuous improvement The approximate annual base compensation range for this position in Chicago, IL is $72,000 to $120,000. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity. In addition to your salary, our total rewards package includes health benefits, a 401(k) plan, PTO, parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement and discretionary bonus, enhancing your overall total rewards package. Benefits Highlights Gelber offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees in order to meet you and your covered dependents needs. Our comprehensive benefits offering includes: Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program Comprehensive health benefits including medical coverage provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP/HSA) and dental coverage Tuition reimbursement for Graduate courses (taken after employment begins) Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care; pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit expenses Life insurance and long-term disability coverage Brand new office in the heart of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, attached to the Merchandise Mart and “EL” stop and a short walk from both Ogilvie and Union Train Stations Health club membership with on-site facilities (and reciprocal memberships) Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave Catered lunch provided Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays and stocked pantry daily and monthly continental breakfasts Social events including sponsored 5k races and annual holiday party Enjoyable collaborative and open work environment including a golf simulator and pool table Employee referral bonus program Charitable giving and company matching opportunities Casual, relaxed dress code If you are based in California, we encourage you to read the Gelber Privacy Notice for California Employees and Applicants, linked here . Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Gelber Group? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Preferred First Name Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School * Select... Degree * Select... Select... End date year * Which products have you had the most experience with, and which have yielded the most P&L success? * Equities - Cash/Spot Equities - ETFs Equities - Futures Equities - Options Fixed Income - Cash/Spot Fixed Income - ETFs Fixed Income - Futures Fixed Income - Options FX - Cash/Spot FX - ETFs FX - Futures FX - Options Commodities - Cash/Spot Commodities - ETFs Commodities - Futures Commodities - Options Crypto - Cash/Spot Crypto - ETFs Crypto - Futures Crypto - Options Other - Please Explain Below Other (Please Explain) What do you need to execute your strategy in terms of platform, exchange access, and other technical requirements? * How much capital do you typically use, and what is the expected return on capital? * What was your EOY P&L (net of fees) for the last 3 full calendar years? What is your YTD PNL for this calendar year? Please list results for each year and YTD. * LinkedIn Profile In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9) at the start of employment. Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Gelber Group? * Select... Will you now or in the future require Gelber Group to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. * Select... How did you hear about this job? * Select... If you selected “other” please type in your answer. Feel free to add any additional information about how you heard this job, ie referral name, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gelber Group

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