Join Raen Trading
We're seeking exceptional discretionary Futures Traders to join our team in a full-time remote capacity. The ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of global futures markets, a proven track record of profitable trading, and a passion for developing and executing their own trading strategies. You'll be joining a team of experienced traders and researchers, where you will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise and contribute to the firm's success.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and execute discretionary trading strategies across global futures markets.
- Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify profitable trading opportunities.
- Monitor market conditions, news flow, and economic data to inform trading decisions.
- Manage risk effectively and adhere to established risk parameters.
- Maintain a detailed trading journal and regularly review performance.
- Collaborate with other traders and researchers to share insights and refine strategies.
- Continuously learn and adapt to evolving market dynamics.
- Researching market microstructure patterns for inefficiencies
- Collaboration on daily trade review
- Following industry and overall market news
- Participating in group meetings hosted by senior traders
Required Qualifications
- Proven track record of profitability in discretionary futures trading.
- Deep understanding of global futures markets, including major asset classes (e.g., interest rates, commodities, equity indices).
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to make sound trading decisions under pressure.
- Excellent risk management skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Resourceful thought process, team-oriented mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated through extracurricular activities and/or group projects, and record of academic achievement
- Analytically minded, intellectually curious, and have a strong interest in financial markets
- Must be competitive, adaptable, and persevering
Industry Experience
We particularly welcome candidates with experience from leading proprietary trading firms and hedge funds with a focus on futures trading, such as:
- Two Sigma
- Jane Street
- Citadel
- Renaissance Technologies
- DE Shaw
- Hudson River Trading
- Jump Trading
- Optiver
- IMC Trading
- DRW, et al.
Desired Qualities
- Passion for financial markets and a strong desire to succeed in trading.
- Self-motivated and disciplined with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Adaptability and resilience in the face of changing market conditions.
- You are an enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive person who is eager to learn.
What We Offer
- Industry-leading compensation package:
- Competitive base salary
- Significant performance-based bonus (contingent on trading performance)
- Significant performance-based bonus (contingent on trading performance)
- Access to extensive market data and research resources.
- Collaboration with experienced traders and researchers.
- Opportunity for significant career growth and increased trading capital allocation.
- Continuing education and professional development support.
Trading Environment
- Flat organizational structure encouraging direct impact.
- Culture of intellectual rigor and continuous improvement.
- Focus on both proven and innovative trading strategies.
- Efficient decision-making process for strategy implementation.
- State-of-the-art trading technology and infrastructure.
- Collaborative environment with minimal bureaucracy.
Application Process
Exceptional candidates should submit:
- Detailed CV highlighting trading experience and performance.
- Trading philosophy and approach to discretionary futures trading.
- Summary of past trading performance, including key metrics (e.g., Sharpe ratio, profit factor, maximum drawdown).
Note: We maintain strict confidentiality throughout the application process.
About Us
Raen is a global proprietary trading firm that combines sophisticated discretionary and systematic trading strategies across global futures markets.