Junior Trader, Fixed Income

Job overview

The Junior Trader, Fixed Income role is onsite in Northfield, IL, and requires relocation to the Chicago area and at least two years in the Northfield office. Compensation includes a base salary range of $80,000–$120,000 per year and eligibility for a discretionary bonus. DV Trading is a proprietary trading firm using its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methods in financial markets. The trader supports relative-value activity across fixed-income and related markets, helping identify opportunities and monitor risk. The role works with senior traders and research, risk, and operations teams to support execution and trading decisions through analysis, tools, and reports.

What you'll do

• Support relative-value trading across fixed-income and related markets
• identify and evaluate relative-value opportunities
• monitor market conditions, liquidity, positioning, and macroeconomic developments
• assist with trade execution, risk monitoring, and portfolio analysis
• work with senior traders, research, risk, and operations teams
• build and maintain tools, reports, and models to support trading decisions
• stay engaged with markets throughout the day and work long hours when conditions require.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

junior trader

fixed income

relative-value trading

trade execution

risk monitoring

portfolio analysis

financial markets

northfield il

dv trading

$80k–$120k base

performance bonus

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, HSA, FSA and dependent care options, employer-paid group term life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability and life coverage, flexible vacation, and retirement plan with employer match.

Why this role

At least six months of relative-value trading desk experience is required; fixed-income trading experience is preferred. The role requires relocation to the Chicago area and onsite work in Northfield for at least two years.

About the employer

DV Trading is hiring for this role. Industry: Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation. Sector: 52.