Chimera Securities is hiring an Entry-level Equity Trader for a comprehensive training program designed to build a foundation for success in a dynamic market. You'll start learning in a classroom setting before transitioning to our live trading floor, where hands-on experience is the primary method for developing essential skills.
What You'll Do
- Undergo a comprehensive training program crafted to equip essential trading skills.
- Participate in live trading on the trading floor as the primary learning method.
- Actively trade and gain experience right from the start to build skills and habits for long-term success.
What We're Looking For
- Unrestricted/indefinite right to work in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Pass SIE & Series 57 exams prior to the start date.
- Team player/coachable mindset.
- Emotional discipline to balance highs and lows.
- Strong quantitative & analytical skills.
- Passion for the markets.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
Nice to Have
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Team & Environment
Training is led by an experienced Head Trader and other seasoned professionals. You'll have the opportunity to learn from multiple experienced traders through trading floor rotation.
Benefits & Compensation
- Direct access to mentors (experienced traders).
- Daily pre & post firm-wide market meetings for collaboration and strategy.
- Seminars led by top traders.
- Trade review with an experienced trader multiple times a week.
- Trading floor rotation to sit next to different traders.
- Team building exercises including trading contests, social events, and volunteering opportunities.
- Annual base salary of $36,000.
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
Chimera Securities is an equal opportunity employer.
