Junior Floor Trader

Full Timejunior

ChicagoPosted 22 days ago

Role Overview

Emergingtalent is hiring a Junior Floor Trader. This is a full-time role in Chicago. Part of Emergingtalent's Trading hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm allocating internal capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Our collective expertise spans traders, engineers, and technologists, unified by an unwavering dedication to enhance our efficiency as a premier liquidity provider for global listed derivatives. We leverage cutting edge execution and pricing technologies to elevate and improve how financial markets operate.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a junior trader to join our Options Market Making trading team in Chicago in September 2026. The role’s primary function will be to provide liquidity and execute trades on behalf of Maven while physically located in the CBOE SPX trading pit, leveraging Maven’s proprietary pricing and tooling. The role will additionally involve collaborating with Maven’s in-house traders, and developers to improve all facets of trading on the desk including tooling, pricing and execution

While the role will ultimately be in Chicago, prospective candidates will be expected to undergo training as part of our Graduate Trader Training cohort in London for a duration of approximately five weeks beginning on 7th September 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute trades
Create tools and systems to advance the team’s trading and operational processes.
Improve trading and automation tools to support our research, pricing and execution
Day-to-day responsibility for scripts that support the trading activity
Analyse trading strategies and suggest improvements to manage position sizes and exposure
Working with traders to design and improve trading strategies through data analysis, prototyping as well as collaboration with developers
Proactively support operational tasks on the trading desks

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:

Proactive self-starter with 0-2 years experience in Options Market Making
Ability to make decisions very quickly in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Excellent communicator and teamwork skills
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with trading partners
Ability to demonstrate interest in financial markets
Outstanding numerical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong Python and Excel skills
Embodiment of Maven’s core values: Integrity and fairness, market leading, creativity, individual and collective success, discipline and accountability

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

5 weeks of training in our London office
401k
Annual discretionary bonus
25 days’ annual leave
Informal dress code
Private healthcare and life assurance
Monthly company events

Total Compensation Range: $150,000-190,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Junior Floor Trader position at Emergingtalent?

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Where is the Junior Floor Trader position at Emergingtalent located?

This position is based in Chicago. Emergingtalent has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Junior Floor Trader at Emergingtalent earn?

Emergingtalent has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Junior Floor Trader role at Emergingtalent posted?

This role was posted on June 17, 2026 (22 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Junior Floor Trader role at Emergingtalent entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Emergingtalent has listed.