Junior Discretionary Trader- Chicago Office
Quick Summary
Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London.
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.
We are looking for entrepreneurial and highly motivated individuals interested in gaining hands-on trading experience through our mentorship program. As a Junior Discretionary Trader in our program, you will have daily training and guidance from our most profitable discretionary traders to learn the intricacies of the futures markets and how to capitalize on them. At the end of the mentorship program, you will be able to successfully capture edge while leveraging our low latency proprietary platform and trading tools.
We are targeting a select few who thrive on uncertainty, discipline, and strategic thinking. If you possess the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapt to rapidly changing environments, and maintain a laser-sharp focus, we want you. No prior trading experience is necessary—just your relentless drive to learn, your passion for mastering complex games, satisfying your competitive instincts, and your dedication to achieving success.
- Trade your own account within a global team of talented individual traders.
- Performance-based compensation through PNL share.
- Leverage our state-of-the-art technology to capitalize on market opportunities.
- Contribute ideas and participate in collaborative conversations around market fundamentals and events.
What We Offer
~1 min read- Prior experience in a high-pressured, competitive environment (trading, gaming, poker, chess, athletics, etc.)
- Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for dynamic, quickly moving games.
- Continuous Learning: The financial markets are constantly evolving, and successful traders are committed to ongoing education. They are unafraid to ask questions, admit mistakes, and are comfortable in an environment full of uncertainty.
- Entrepreneurial and self-motivated: Thrive on entirely performance-based compensation and in an environment with complete accountability.
- Grit: The ability to persist and perform through losses and setbacks is essential.
What We Offer
~1 min readNice to Have
~1 min readBeyond 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: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/
Application expected to close: 5/23/2026
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.
Listing Details
- Posted
- February 3, 2026
- First seen
- March 26, 2026
- Last seen
- April 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 20
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 23%
- Scored at
- April 16, 2026
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