Full-Time
Junior Trader
Asian Market Hours
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Geneva Trading
201-500 employees
Global proprietary trading firm specializing in derivatives
Junior
Remote in USA
The position is fully remote, allowing candidates to work from anywhere.
You match the following Geneva Trading's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM or a related field required
- Prior experience at a trading firm, hedge fund, or other financial technology firm preferred
- Advanced knowledge of derivatives products and financial markets is highly preferred
- Experience writing and implementing statistical ideas in Python or R highly preferred
- Demonstrated success in competitive environments (i.e., poker, chess, athletics, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Support the trading desk by monitoring proprietary trading models, staying up-to-date on model changes, responding quickly to market activity, and managing global risk for our trading portfolio during the Asian shift
- Partner with Senior Traders on data-driven projects that increase our trading presence across global financial markets
- Analyze trading performance and new market opportunities using fundamental statistical theories
- Monitor and troubleshoot our proprietary software and trading infrastructure
- Collaborate with our technology team to understand, maintain, and improve our low-latency trading systems
- Prior experience at a trading firm, hedge fund, or other financial technology firm preferred
- Advanced knowledge of derivatives products and financial markets is highly preferred
- Experience writing and implementing statistical ideas in Python or R highly preferred
Geneva Trading operates as a proprietary trading firm specializing in listed derivatives markets, including OTC energy trading and equity index futures. The company uses its own capital to engage in trading activities, allowing it to take on significant risks in pursuit of high-reward opportunities. Geneva Trading provides liquidity across various exchanges and asset classes, utilizing advanced technology and high-quality data to enhance the performance of its traders. Unlike many competitors, Geneva Trading fosters a competitive and entrepreneurial culture that attracts individual risk takers and sophisticated traders. The firm's goal is to capitalize on market inefficiencies and price discrepancies through proprietary trading strategies while promoting teamwork and trading excellence.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1999
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Machine learning algorithms enhance market prediction and trading optimization for Geneva Trading.
- DeFi platforms offer new opportunities in crypto derivatives for proprietary trading firms.
- 5G technology improves data transmission speed, crucial for high-frequency trading.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from advanced algorithmic trading firms may erode market share.
- Regulatory scrutiny could raise operational costs for proprietary trading firms.
- Volatility in OTC energy markets poses profitability risks due to price swings.
What makes Geneva Trading unique
- Geneva Trading leverages over 20 years of experience in derivatives markets.
- The firm uses proprietary capital, allowing significant risk-taking and high-reward opportunities.
- Offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London enhance its global expertise and reach.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Geneva Trading, a global principal trading firm, today announced that industry veteran Seth Thomson has joined the firm as a Partner and Chief Administrative Officer.