Futures Trader FX

Geneva Trading • Chicago, IL

Company

Geneva Trading

Location

Chicago, IL

Type

Full Time

Job Description

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.

How You Can Make an Impact

We are actively seeking an accomplished FX trader to fortify our trading desk. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll enter a symbiotic environment that seamlessly integrates trading, quantitative analytics, and cutting-edge technology. Your expertise will be crucial in refining and implementing the group’s FX trading strategies, as we aim to ascend as a leading non-bank liquidity provider. This role entails vigilant monitoring of trading activities, as well as offering insights to enhance our existing trading algorithms. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strong technical capabilities, adaptability to rapidly changing market conditions, and a talent for collaborative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize FX trading strategies to ensure accurate pricing across a diversity of trading venues.
  • Vigilantly manage intraday risk profiles and accumulated positions.
  • Work in tandem with overnight trading teams to refine and validate our trading models.
  • Assess trading system performance.
  • Prioritize trading objectives and document evolving trading methodologies.
  • Collaborate with our software development team to oversee the deployment of innovative dashboards and analytical tools.

What You'll Need:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • At least 4 years of successful experience in a trading role, specifically in the FX market.
  • Deep understanding of the fundamentals that drive FX market behavior.
  • A track record of consistent profitability, validated by empirical data.
  • Proficiency in designing and executing trading and hedging strategies based on detailed market analysis.
  • Exceptional leadership skills, complemented by a robust work ethic, organizational finesse, and analytical rigor.
  • Professional poise and excellent interpersonal communication abilities.
  • A performance-driven mindset, resilience under high-pressure scenarios, and the judgment to make informed decisions.
  • Familiarity with proprietary trading platforms is preferred.
  • Coding experience would be a significant asset, although not mandatory.

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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Date Posted

03/09/2024

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