Experienced Discretionary Macro Markets Trader
About The Position
We are Gelber Group, a proprietary trading firm with over 40 years of innovation and success, driven by a passion for trading and powered by technology. Headquartered in Chicago with offices across the US and Europe, we foster a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. We empower our team members to make a significant impact and invest in our future through technology and talent. We trade a wide range of markets and are always seeking new opportunities. Our flat organizational structure and meritocracy attract individuals with a competitive edge, contributing to our consistent success. As an Experienced Discretionary Macro Markets Trader, you will have a significant impact on the firm, working alongside talented individuals to capitalize on market opportunities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong work ethic, a competitive attitude, and has a proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least 3 years. This is a senior risk-taking role and a key idea generator for the desk.
Requirements
- Experience trading liquid macro futures
- Proven track record independently managing a PnL, or being a senior member of the team, driving strategy in a larger environment
- Defined discretionary macro edge such as outcome distribution analysis, news and narrative interpretation, relative value frameworks, or portfolio construction discipline.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with competitive nature
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
- Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt your trading style with changes in market conditions
- 3 years or more of verified, risk-adjusted profitability
Nice To Haves
- Equity indices and/or metals trading experience
- FX, crypto, options, and/or event-driven trading experience
- Prior Proprietary Trading or Hedge Fund PM experience strongly preferred
- Larger bank environment or similar experience may be considered if significant decision-making autonomy existed.
- Quant skills and data literacy are a plus but not required. Fully automated or black-box strategies are not the focus of this seat.
Responsibilities
- Manage your own trading book with a focus on trading liquid macro futures
- Manage your own risk of a portfolio of active strategies and drive trading decisions
- 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 market conditions, news, and macroeconomic events
- 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
Benefits
- Health benefits
- 401(k) plan
- PTO
- Parental leave
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discretionary bonus
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Social events including team dinners and company parties
- Employee referral bonus program
- Charitable giving and company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
