Experienced FX/Forex Trader

Gelber Group•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Gelber Group, a proprietary trading firm with over 40 years of experience, known for innovation and technology. We are seeking an Experienced FX Trader to join our Chicago office. This role offers a significant opportunity to impact the firm by managing your own trading book, collaborating with a talented team, and capitalizing on market opportunities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong work ethic, a competitive attitude, and a proven track record of profitability in trading for at least two years. This position requires a strong emphasis on in-person presence in our Chicago office.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Health benefits
401(k) plan
PTO
Parental leave
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Discretionary bonus
Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement program
Comprehensive health benefits including medical coverage provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield (PPO and HDHP/HSA)
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
Long-term disability coverage
Health club membership with on-site facilities (and reciprocal memberships)
Generous vacation time
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Catered lunch provided Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays
Stocked pantry daily
Monthly continental breakfasts
Social events including sponsored 5k races and annual company party
Employee referral bonus program
Charitable giving and company matching opportunities