Gelber Group is looking for an Experienced Equity Discretionary Trader to manage their own trading book, capitalize on market opportunities, and contribute to the firm's success by identifying and executing trading strategies in the US and Global Equities market.
Requirements
- Proficiency with trading platforms, execution algorithms, and market data analysis tools
- 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
- Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt your trading style with changes in market conditions
- 3 years or more of verified risk-adjusted profitability
Responsibilities
- Manage your own trading book with a focus on the US and Global Equities market
- 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 impacting equities
- 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
Other
- Entrepreneurial mindset with competitive nature
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously and as a team player
- 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
- 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.
- Grow your own business through mentorships
