Wolverine Trading

  • 100 - 500 employees

Entry-Level Trader (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • Illinois

      Chicago

Location

Chicago

Closing in 12 days

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 50,000 - 115,000 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 13 Feb 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Entry-Level Trader role in Chicago involves fast-paced market-making, strategy improvement, and teamwork at Wolverine Trading.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • 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 to electronic trading while under pressure
  • Rotate through trading desks and trading strategies rapidly absorbing new concepts
  • Maintain integrity by abiding by all policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

About You

What you'll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • Demonstrated interest in trading and financial markets
  • Desire to work in a team setting but able to think and work independently
  • Knowledge of Python, C#, and/or SQL, or willingness to learn quickly
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and a self-starter
  • Ability to use good judgment and maintain 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 required but is a plus
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range approximately $50,000 - $115,000, contingent on experience
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Retirement plans: 401K and Roth 401K
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Long- and short-term disability
  • Free breakfast and lunch from in-house kitchen with rotating menus
  • On-site gym with subsidized membership
  • Frequent company outings and team-building activities
  • Opportunities to give back to local organizations

Training & Development

  • In-house education team offering classes and continuous learning resources
  • Mentorship program during the first six months of employment

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Business & Management
  • Economics
  • Finance
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Mathematics & Statistics
IT & Computer Science
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Business & Management
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Wolverine Trading

Number of employees

100 - 500 employees

Industries

Trading

Wolverine Trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in market-making and algorithmic trading.