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EXPERIENCED TRADER

XR TradingWorldwideRemote
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Full-timeDescriptionXR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.

Job Function & Responsibilities 


  • We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Experienced Trader to join our growing trading team
  • The ideal candidate is willing to develop new trading strategies utilizing our proprietary software, as well as customize our current trading strategies

Location 


  • Employee must be a US citizen 
  • Work location is the US is generally flexible and subject to approval 

Education 


  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as electrical engineering or computer science 

Required Experience & Skills 


  • Preference to those with the ability to do light programming work using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals and simple file I/O
  • Preference to those who are fluent in Excel with experience in VBA and C++
  • Strong mathematical aptitude
  • Values teamwork and is capable of thinking independently
  • Can communicate effectively while under pressure
  • Can adapt to changing situations with ease
  • 5+ years working experience of high volume trading
  • Has demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment while trading
  • Proven ability to develop new, profitable trading strategies

Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading! 

Life at XR Trading

XR Trading is a proprietary market-making firm located in Chicago's financial district. XR provides liquidity in a wide range of financial instruments and asset classes. We add value to the markets in which we participate by integrating technology with trading effectively and employing a quantitative approach to automated market-making. To respond quickly to a constantly evolving market, our team members traders, quants, and software engineers work closely together in an open, collaborative environment. Our approach allows us to leverage successful strategies across a multitude of products and exchanges. Our success begins with talented individuals and is maintained and driven by a united team effort.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Emphasis on teamwork* Focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development* Proactive approach to enhancements in configurations, technologies, or procedures* Flexible work hours when required* Comfortable working environment with Linux* Participates in diverse marketplaces (Global Futures, etc.)* Emphasizes learning and growth
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