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Discretionary Trader

Geneva Trading


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 36000 - 42000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Discretionary Futures Trader

What is your Edge

Are you overly reliant on favorable market conditions to make outsized returns

Do you struggle to find new opportunities as conditions change

Does your trading platform lack the unique features and functionality that you desire

Do you need capital to scale your strategies

Are you successful but one dimensional in terms of product coverage

Are you interested in exploring unique execution capabilities driven by powerful data visualization tools

Does your current company lack a world-class development team that is motivated by your success

Are you looking to prolong a successful trading career

If you answered yes to some or all then you could be about to embark on the next level of your Trading career

As an Experienced Discretionary Trader at Geneva Trading you will trade your own account within a global team of talented individual traders leveraging our state-of-the-art technology to capitalize on market opportunities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment possesses a robust work ethic and competitive spirit.

Geneva offers a cutting-edge technological infrastructure that sets us apart in the industry. Our discretionary traders work closely with a team of software developers dedicated to enhancing the platform. We provide access to high-fidelity data resources and market analysis tools that are second to none. Our world-class proprietary electronic trading platform is equipped with unique visualization and execution edges running on a global network with co-located servers at the exchanges. This allows us to analyze react and execute faster and with more accuracy than our competition.

The Role:

  • Utilize our industry-leading technology to scale your existing profitable strategies.
  • Identify research and exploit new trading opportunities.
  • Adopt a systematic and data-driven approach to trading.
  • Contribute ideas and participate in collaborative conversations around market fundamentals and events.
  • Work closely with the technology team to fully utilize and enhance our electronic trading systems.

The Trader:

  • A documented history of profitability in futures trading with at least 3 years of experience trading futures on CME ICE and/or Eurex.
  • Willingness to adapt to innovative technology and the Geneva culture.
  • Exceptional product knowledge trading methodology and market insight.
  • Self-motivated individual with a competitive personality and a strong drive to succeed.
  • Access to industry leading benefits package for you and your family.

Hybrid and in office roles located in London Dublin and Chicago. A fully remote option available for exceptional candidates.

Benefits and Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $36000 - $42000 Eligible for discretionary bonus based on percentage of trading PnL.

The final salary determination will be dependent on the successful candidates skills experience education and qualifications. Beyond the base salary our full-time employees receive a competitive total rewards package including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: expected to close: 12/23/2025

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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Geneva Trading is a global trading company with best-in class technology, high-fidelity data, and a proven track record of incubating talent.

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