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Floor Trader - 2027 Graduate Program (August Start)

Old Mission logoOld Mission
TypeFull-time
WorkplaceOn-site
SeniorityJunior
Salary$80,000–$100,000
LocationChicago, IL
Posted9/16/2026
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Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About the Position

We’re looking to hire a Floor Trader to join our expanding team on the CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange). After completing our comprehensive new-grad training program and working closely with experienced traders, this individual will transition to the trading floor, operating in an open outcry environment as part of a collaborative team using our proprietary pricing strategies. The ideal candidate is competitive, driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for verbally executing trades and building out our floor footprint

  • Communicate effectively with our traders upstairs and other floor traders

  • Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with floor brokers

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Ability to make quick decisions under stressful situations with incomplete information

  • Outgoing and easy to get along with

  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task

  • Good Risk management skills

  • Desire to win and constantly improve

  • Superior organizational and communication skills

Benefits and Perks

  • Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

  • Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves

  • Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs

Base Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education. Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees. For more information, reach out to your recruiter. 

Old Mission Capital is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission Capital via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission Capital, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission Capital.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.

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Old Mission

Old Mission is a global, multi-asset market maker. We specialize in valuing individual securities and complicated derivatives at the speed of modern markets. Our advanced market-making platform allows us to collaborate seamlessly with the world’s largest exchanges, brokers, and institutional investors, providing them with a trusted partner for efficient risk transfer across a diverse range of securities worldwide.

Private company
Founded2008
HQChicago, United States
Size201–500 employees
Unlock human wisdom
ThesisTermsPrivacy
Industry
Financial Services
Tech stackjenkins, red-hat, bazel, answerconnect, matlab, crd, c-sharp, cplusplus, cmake, jira

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