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Discretionary Trader, Senior

[Focus] 

Trading

[Location] 

Remote

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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:

  1. Detailed CV highlighting trading experience and performance.
  2. Trading philosophy and approach to discretionary futures trading.
  3. 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.

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