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Trading Associate - Fresh Graduates

PathQuest
Illinois, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2026

About the role:

Our training program consists of 4 phases: basic training, basic trading, long-term rotations, and managing individual portfolios. Throughout each of these phases, we layer on multiple opportunities for you to take the lead on projects with your own unique ownership and responsibility. We believe in holistic training, and include a serious focus on personal development to supplement our core options training. Trading Associates are encouraged to explore their own interests in both automated and discretionary trading, allowing them to take ownership over their career path.  


Basic Training

  • Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of your hire date and immediately start trading with firm capital.
  • Learn market mechanics and option theory through classroom sessions and group discussions.


Basic Trading 

  • Trade in a group environment, practicing both the art and science of trading.
  • Master the use of all of our proprietary tools and technology.


Long-term Rotations 

  • Communicate, learn from, and articulate your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners. 
  • Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams.


Individual Portfolios 

  • Manage a portfolio and its risks. 
  • Test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market.


Your Experience:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree graduating between December 2025 and June 2026.
  • Availability for an August 2026 start date.
  • Field of Study: Finance, Economics, Financial, Accounting, Actuarial, Risk Management, Business, Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Accountancy.
  • Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.
  • Alignment with our core values: collaboration, grit, ownership, and adaptability.
  • Interest in and curiosity about financial markets.
  • Ready to learn and apply coding techniques.


Compensation:

The compensation for the position is $100,000-$125,000.


About Us:

We are an HR consultancy firm, and we help candidates match with the potential roles by using an Artificial Intelligence System which is free of cost. Our approach to matchmaking utilizes several different formats throughout the course of the recruiting process. In addition to speaking with our recruiters and client-serving professionals, we also leverage the use of the Artificial Intelligence System to help you understand your strengths and strategize your career ahead.


Important: The successful application submission for the above role(s) will be conditional to your profile evaluation by our Recruitment Specialists using the AI system. We can let you know better once you submit your resume.



Salary : $100,000 - $125,000

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