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Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry. Experienced Discretionary Futures Trader - Chicago Elevate Your Edge with World-Class Technology Are you a professional futures trader whose growth is being throttled by legacy platforms or slow execution? At Geneva Trading , we don't just provide a desk; we provide a high-performance ecosystem designed to help profitable traders scale. We are seeking a select few elite discretionary traders with a proven track record to leverage our state-of-the-art technological infrastructure and global network. Why Geneva Trading? If you have a refined strategy but lack the tools to maximize its potential, Geneva offers the solution: Proprietary Execution Edge: Access our world-class proprietary electronic trading platform, featuring unique visualization and execution tools specifically engineered for discretionary success. Unrivaled Speed: Trade on a global network with co-located servers at major exchanges, allowing you to analyze, react, and execute with superior precision and accuracy. Direct Developer Collaboration: Work side-by-side with a dedicated team of software developers to customize and enhance the platform around your specific strategy. High-Fidelity Data: Utilize premium data resources and market analysis tools that are second to none in the industry. The Role Trade Your Strategy: Manage your own account within a global team of talented individual traders. Scale and Optimize: Leverage our technology and capital to identify, research, and exploit new market opportunities that were previously out of reach. Collaborative Innovation: Participate in high-level conversations regarding market fundamentals and execution techniques Systematic Growth: Adopt a data-driven approach to refine and scale your existing profitable strategies. The Ideal Candidate We are not looking for trainees or traders on a break from the markets. We are looking for established professionals currently trading who meet the following criteria: Proven Track Record: 3–5 years of experience trading discretionary intraday futures strategies within a proprietary trading firm. A minimum of Seven Figure Net annual PNL performance is a requirement or you need to be able to show that you are on track for this level of performance Existing Strategy: You must arrive with a refined, profitable trading methodology and a history of consistent performance. Its preferable if your focus is on CME, ICE or Eurex markets. Technical Sophistication: A desire to move beyond "off-the-shelf" retail or limited prop platforms in favor of a bespoke, high-performance environment. Exceptional Discipline: An unwavering commitment to risk management, routine, and emotional control, even in highly volatile conditions. Growth Mindset: A relentless drive to stay ahead of evolving market trends through continuous learning an innovation Office based: We are looking for candidates to base themselves in our offices. Are you ready to stop fighting your platform and start scaling your P&L? Join Geneva Trading. Hybrid and in office roles located in London, Dublin, and Chicago. A fully remote option available for exceptional candidates. Benefits and Compensation: Base Salary Range: $36,000 - $42,000 + Eligible for bonus based on percentage of trading PnL. The final salary determination will be dependent on…