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Geneva Trading

Discretionary Trader- Chicago Office

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Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL
Mid level
As a Discretionary Trader, you'll utilize advanced trading technology and collaborate with software developers to exploit market opportunities and enhance trading strategies.
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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.


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.

Top Skills

Data Visualization Tools
Electronic Trading Systems
Market Analysis Tools
Proprietary Trading Platform

Geneva Trading Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Geneva Trading Chicago Office Office

We're centrally located in Chicago's Financial District & walking distance from the exchanges. We call Dublin, Ireland our second home.

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