What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Trader position at DV Trading, LLC?
About Us
Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 350 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.
We invest in exceptional individuals and empower them to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact on our organization. Engaging a diverse group of talented people from different cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds helps provide us with a competitive advantage that drives our success.
Overview:
DV Trading is actively seeking to hire experienced traders or trading teams in our Chicago, New York, and Toronto offices who have meaningful trading experience and a proven record of success. We have successfully provided our desks with a platform to both amplify their existing strategies and leverage our global reach to expand into new frontiers.
Our management principles and work environment are designed to foster free flowing creativity and a no-fear attitude towards expressing and testing of new and interesting ideas. Most people who walk into our offices comment on the persistent buzz that permeates the floor. This energy has resulted in high output and a steady trajectory of growth since day one.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of working experience within a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund
- At least 1 year in a risk taking role
- Ability to clearly articulate your strategy as well as provide validation
- Superb analytical and mathematical skills
- Ability to work successfully in a fast-moving and competitive environment
