Experienced Discretionary Macro Markets Trader

Job overview

The Experienced Discretionary Macro Markets Trader role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with a strong emphasis on in-person presence at the firm’s River North office. The approximate annual base compensation is $72,000–$150,000, plus a percentage share of generated profits. Gelber Group is a proprietary trading firm that combines trading with technology across global financial markets. The trader manages an independent book and portfolio risk, identifies opportunities in liquid macro futures, and develops and refines discretionary strategies. The role contributes ideas and trading decisions to the desk while monitoring risk and communicating material changes to leadership.

What you'll do

• Manage a trading book focused on liquid macro futures
• manage portfolio risk across active strategies and drive trading decisions
• analyze market trends, order flow, and technical patterns
• develop, test, and refine strategies using historical data and real-time conditions
• monitor markets, news, and macroeconomic events
• track risk and PnL deviations and communicate material changes to leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

macro markets trader

experienced

full-time

chicago il

gelber group

$72k–$150k base

profit share

liquid macro futures

trading strategies

portfolio risk

market analysis

river north office

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonus, and profit share.
• Additional listed offerings include commuter benefits, life and long-term disability coverage, health club membership, paid holidays, and catered meals on specified weekdays.

Why this role

Requires at least three years of verified, risk-adjusted profitability. Experience with liquid macro futures is sought; equity indices and/or metals are common, while FX, crypto, options, and event-driven experience are nice to have. Profit share and a broad benefits package are described.

About the employer

Gelber Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation. Sector: 52.