About this opportunity
XR Trading LLC. lists this EXPERIENCED TRADER (US) - REMOTE opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore, 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.
We embrace opportunistic hiring by welcoming exceptional talent even when a specific role may not be open. If you are highly skilled, motivated, and eager to contribute, we encourage applicants to apply so we can explore potential opportunities within XR Trading.
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
Work location is generally flexible and subject to approval
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as electrical engineering or computer science
Preferred 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 C++ and/or Python
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!
Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below.
Base Salary Range
$135,000 - $185,000 USD
XR’s Company Benefits Package
100% Employer-Paid
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Health Savings Account
$50,000 Life Insurance Policy
Short‑term Disability Insurance
Long‑term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental
Vision
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes
Pre-tax Transit Benefits
$50 stipend for each month
Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs
Paid Time Off
Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time
Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave
Continued Education
Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School
100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses
Anniversary Program
5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long‑weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice
10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6‑Week Paid Sabbatical
15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long‑weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice
Other XR Perks
Option to Work Fully Remote
Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch
Access to Building Gym
Regular Corporate Events
Book Club
XR Super Week
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.