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Programme
Graduate
Location
Chicago, IL
About the role
As a Floor Trader in Chicago, you will train across the Cboe trading floor and DRW’s trading desk, gaining experience in floor-based and voice trading. You will analyze market activity, support trading tools and risk management, collaborate with traders and engineers, and assume increasing responsibility for trading decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze order flow, trading activity, and broker behavior to identify patterns and potential trading opportunities.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance tools, models, algorithms, and systems supporting trading analysis and risk management.
- Partner with traders and engineers to define requirements and develop trading tools.
- Monitor market activity and communicate timely, relevant information to team members.
- Research new market opportunities and contribute ideas to the team.
- Take increasing ownership of trading decisions and risk as your knowledge develops.
Training and Exposure
- Complete a comprehensive training program covering DRW’s products, markets, and trading approach.
- Split time between the Cboe trading floor and DRW’s trading desk.
- Gain exposure to floor-based and voice trading while working with experienced traders and brokers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
- Genuine interest in financial markets and desire to build a trading career.
- Ability to make thoughtful decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Strong communication skills for working with traders, brokers, and market participants.
- Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn from feedback.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior trading or financial-markets experience is helpful but not required.
- Proficiency in Python is a plus.
Compensation
- Annual base salary is $200,000.
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
- Benefits include medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, and spending accounts.