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Discretionary Trader

Discretionary Traders use their own judgment and market analysis to make real-time trading decisions on financial instruments like futures, equities, or currencies, rather than relying on automated algorithms or strict rules. They spend their days monitoring market conditions, analyzing charts and economic data, executing trades through electronic platforms, and managing their own portfolios for profit. The role demands strong analytical skills, emotional discipline, a solid understanding of market mechanics, and typically requires traders to have already demonstrated profitable trading ability.

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Discretionary Trader

Geneva

Full-time · Chicago, IL · $36,000 – $42,000

A principal trading firm seeks experienced discretionary futures traders to manage their own accounts using a proprietary, high-performance platform with direct access to developer support and premium market data. This role suits profitable traders with a refined strategy and track record who want to scale their performance with institutional-grade technology and capital.

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