Fall 2027 Equity Trader

Trillium•Chicago, IL

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Equity Trader, you will gain direct exposure to the markets while mastering our proprietary trading tools and strategies. From day one, you'll work side-by-side with an experienced trainer and be immersed in a diverse mix of trading strategies, developing both the technical skills and judgment needed to succeed in a fast paced environment. Within your first month on the desk, you'll actively trade and manage firm capital under close mentorship, honing your ability to make split-second buy and sell decisions on our proprietary keyboard-based trading platform. Along the way, you will develop a deep understanding of U.S., Canadian, and OTC equity markets, as well as the U.S. options market. We invest heavily in education and development for both new and veteran traders, offering a mix of classroom sessions and on-demand resources to support continuous growth. This structure helps strengthen your quantitative, analytical, and research skills, while deepening your knowledge of economics, risk management, and market structure. Continuous improvement is at the core of our trading culture. Traders are challenged to refine their strategies, expand their perspectives, and grow every day. If you're competitive, curious, and eager to be rewarded for your performance, you'll find the platform, mentorship, and resources to build a lasting career.

Requirements

The position is intended for soon to be college graduates (Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 graduation) with a cumulative 3.5+ GPA

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive, with a strong desire to learn and grow in a performance-driven environment.
Resourceful, team-oriented, and entrepreneurial mindset, demonstrated through extracurriculars, group projects, or academic achievements
Analytical, intellectually curious, disciplined, and deeply interested in financial markets
Thrives in competitive, fast-paced settings and adapts well to challenges
Holds (or is pursuing) a degree in economics, mathematics, business, finance, or a related field