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Entry-Level Trader

Wolverine Trading
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/3/2026 CLOSED ON 3/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Trader position at Wolverine Trading?

Department: Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Description

The ideal candidate for the Trader role will demonstrate aptitude and willingness to develop current skills while learning new ones. Self-motivation and willingness to always be improving is a must. We are looking for a candidate that is confident in their problem-solving and communication skills while working in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Compete in a fast paced market-making environment
  • Contribute timely feedback and improve market strategy over time
  • Communicate regularly and problem solve matters as they arise
  • React calmly and confidently electronic trading while under pressure
  • Rotate through trading desks and trading strategies rapidly absorbing new concepts, as needed
  • Maintain integrity at all times abiding by all policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • Demonstrated interest in trading and financial markets
  • Excellent math aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Desire to work in a team setting but can still think and work independently
  • Knowledge of Python, C#, and/or SQL, or willingness to learn quickly
  • Self-motivated, self-starter, adaptable
  • Has demonstrated the ability to use good judgment
  • Capable of maintaining focus with a strong drive for success
  • Ability to work on a competitive team and adapt to changing situations with ease
  • No prior industry experience is required but is a plus.

Why Join Us

Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff. While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Long- and short-term disability

Additional Perks:

  • Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
  • On-site gym with a subsidized membership
  • Frequent company outings
  • Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area

Professional Development:

  • In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
  • Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment

The base compensation range for this role is approximately $50,000-$115,000 contingent on experience. Wolverine Trading's total compensation model includes base salary and an annual discretionary bonus.

Salary : $50,000 - $115,000

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