Experienced Discretionary Futures Trader - Chicago

Elevate Your Edge with World-Class Technology

Are you a professional futures trader whose growth is being throttled by legacy platforms or slow execution? At Geneva Trading, we don't just provide a desk; we provide a high-performance ecosystem designed to help profitable traders scale. We are seeking a select few elite discretionary traders with a proven track record to leverage our state-of-the-art technological infrastructure and global network.

Why Geneva Trading?

If you have a refined strategy but lack the tools to maximize its potential, Geneva offers the solution:

• Proprietary Execution Edge: Access our world-class proprietary electronic trading platform, featuring unique visualization and execution tools specifically engineered for discretionary success.
• Unrivaled Speed: Trade on a global network with co-located servers at major exchanges, allowing you to analyze, react, and execute with superior precision and accuracy.
• Direct Developer Collaboration: Work side-by-side with a dedicated team of software developers to customize and enhance the platform around your specific strategy.
• High-Fidelity Data: Utilize premium data resources and market analysis tools that are second to none in the industry.

The Role

• Trade Your Strategy: Manage your own account within a global team of talented individual traders.
• Scale and Optimize: Leverage our technology and capital to identify, research, and exploit new market opportunities that were previously out of reach.
• Collaborative Innovation: Participate in high-level conversations regarding market fundamentals and execution techniques
• Systematic Growth: Adopt a data-driven approach to refine and scale your existing profitable strategies.

The Ideal Candidate

We are not looking for trainees or traders on a break from the markets. We are looking for established professionals currently trading who meet the following criteria:

• Proven Track Record: 3–5 years of experience trading discretionary intraday futures strategies within a proprietary trading firm. A minimum of Seven Figure Net annual PNL performance is a requirement or you need to be able to show that you are on track for this level of performance
• Existing Strategy: You must arrive with a refined, profitable trading methodology and a history of consistent performance. Its preferable if your focus is on CME, ICE or Eurex markets.
• Technical Sophistication: A desire to move beyond "off-the-shelf" retail or limited prop platforms in favor of a bespoke, high-performance environment.
• Exceptional Discipline: An unwavering commitment to risk management, routine, and emotional control, even in highly volatile conditions.
• Growth Mindset: A relentless drive to stay ahead of evolving market trends through continuous learning an innovation
• Office based: We are looking for candidates to base themselves in our offices.

Are you ready to stop fighting your platform and start scaling your P&L? Join Geneva Trading.

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: $36,000 - $42,000 + Eligible for bonus based on percentage of trading PnL.

The final salary determination will be dependent on the successful candidate's 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: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/

Application expected to close: 12/23/2026