Full-Time

Senior FX Futures and Spot Trader

TransMarket Group

TransMarket Group

51-200 employees

Proprietary trading firm leveraging technology

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

On-site 5 days/week at Chicago, IL office.

Category
Quantitative Finance (1)
Required Skills
Python
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience trading FX futures and spot markets with a consistent track record of profitability.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of FX market structures, including spot, forwards, and futures.
  • Demonstrated passion for financial markets and trading.
  • Proficient in Python or similar programming languages for quantitative analysis.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to make sound judgments under pressure.
  • Strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
  • This position requires physical presence and is on-site (all 5 days) at our office in Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
  • Utilize deep expertise in FX market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management to trade FX futures and spot instruments.
  • Develop and maintain quantitative tools and analytics for strategy optimization.
  • Manage real-time execution of trading systems, ensuring efficient trade execution.
  • Collaborate with fellow traders to share insights and refine trading strategies.
  • Mentor Junior Traders, fostering their development and understanding of FX markets.

TransMarket Group is a private global proprietary trading firm that uses its own capital to trade financial markets, with offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Switzerland. It operates by applying advanced technology and disciplined trading practices to identify opportunities and manage risk through proprietary trading strategies executed by experienced teams worldwide. The company differentiates itself with an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture, a focus on continuous learning and disciplined development, and a mission that combines financial success with wealth stewardship. Its goal is to generate profitable outcomes from proprietary trading while responsibly blessing others through the wealth it creates and its stewardship.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1980

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What believers are saying

  • TMG generates $31.8M revenue with 156 employees, showing high efficiency.
  • Entrepreneurial culture drives continuous strategy development and process improvements.
  • Global offices in Chicago, Puerto Rico, Switzerland capture worldwide opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Jane Street poaches TMG's quants, eroding HFT strategies in 6-12 months.
  • CFTC fines TMG $50M+ for Puerto Rico tax structures in 3-6 months.
  • DRW's AI platform halves TMG's CBOT volume, slashing revenue in 12-18 months.

What makes TransMarket Group unique

  • TMG pioneered bond futures basis arbitrage at CBOT Treasury inception.
  • TMG acts as electronic market maker in commodities, debt, currencies, rates.
  • GO Tropical subsidiary provides centralized capital allocation and risk services.

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