Experienced Trader - Work From Home

Parallel Partners

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Chicago, IL, us remote Until 9/8/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

Experienced Trader - Work From Home

 

We are currently looking for an Experienced Trader for a great opportunity.  The ideal Experienced Trader is willing to develop new trading strategies utilizing proprietary software, as well as customizing current trading strategies.  The company participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies.  Their culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.  This position is 100% Remote.

Experienced Trader Qualifications:

 

- Bachelor’s degree in technical areas such as electrical engineering or computer science.

- 5+ years of working experience in high-volume trading.

- Preference to those with the ability to do light programming work using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals and simple file I/O.

- Preference to those who are fluent in C++ and/or Python.

- Strong mathematical aptitude.

- Proven ability to develop new, profitable trading strategies.

- Value teamwork and can think independently.

- Communicate effectively while under pressure.

- Adapt to changing situations with ease.

- Has demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment while trading.

 

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, etc.

 

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation (from employer):
135000 – 185000 USD (YEARLY)

About this role

Summary

Develop and customize trading strategies using proprietary software in a remote role.

Job title

Experienced Trader - Work From Home

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

financial

Location requirements

Remote work allowed, based in Chicago, IL, US

Salary

$135k–$185k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++Pythonmathematicsfile I/Onested loopsarrays

Preferred skills

teamworkindependent thinkingeffective communication

Specializations

tradingfinancialprogrammingstrategy development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

Remote City