Graduate Broker Trader

About the Role:The Programmatic Trader will become an integral part of our in-house programmatic team within the media department at EVERSANA INTOUCH. We are in search of a detail-focused, results-oriented professional with a proven track record in launching, managing, and optimizing campaigns through demand-side platforms (DSPs) to achieve exceptional results for our clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on diving into the intricacies of programmatic campaigns and enjoys working across various platforms daily. The ideal candidate will be numbers-driven, analytical, proficient in Excel, and a self-motivated individual.The Programmatic Trader's main responsibility is to execute campaigns within the platforms, collaborating closely with the Programmatic Supervisor or another Programmatic leader. You will manage and optimize campaigns throughout the project lifecycle, receiving guidance from the senior programmatic team as needed.Required Experience:Minimum of one year working in a self-service capacity within a DSP.Key Responsibilities:Ensure client objectives are met by implementing and managing programmatic campaigns through the agency trading desk.Regularly monitor and analyze campaign performance, brand safety, and viewability metrics to meet agreed-upon standards.Oversee campaign calendars, assets, screenshots, billing trackers, and all pre/post-launch processes.Conduct data analysis and optimization, maintaining a log of all adjustments made.Provide weekly performance snapshots and pacing updates.Contribute to analytics reporting, including optimizations and insights.Quickly identify and diagnose issues, escalating them to the appropriate internal stakeholders as needed.Foster strong relationships with vendors and cross-agency partners.Actively participate in both internal and external meetings with confidence.Assist in tactical media planning, including forecasting and estimation, to inform programmatic media recommendations.Support the drafting of proposals and provide guidance on insertion orders and launch documentation.Identify new media opportunities that are not currently being utilized.Stay informed about new technologies, trends, and practices, regularly engaging with vendors.Propose proactive suggestions for enhancing the media/programmatic processes.

Akuna Capital operates as a trading firm with a focus on options market making. The team designs and maintains proprietary low-latency systems, creates trading strategies, and uses advanced mathematical models to provide competitive quotes for buyers and sellers. Originally founded in Sydney, Akuna Capital established its Chicago office in 2011 to be near the center of the derivatives market. The company has since expanded globally, now with offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.

Eagle Seven is actively searching for a seasoned Energy Trader to engage in trading energy futures and swap markets on ICE and CME platforms. This pivotal role involves overseeing all facets of the trading desk operations. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of four years of experience within proprietary trading, demonstrate a robust enthusiasm for capital markets, and thrive in a collaborative team environment as a proactive self-starter.Key Responsibilities:Implement and manage grey and black box algorithmic trading strategies aligned with the desk's objectives.Continuously monitor trading activities and positions throughout the trading shift.Conduct research and perform post-trade analysis utilizing the firm's research tools to enhance the profitability of current algorithmic models.Collaborate with back-office teams to resolve trade discrepancies and reconcile positions and activities.Prepare end-of-day profit and loss (PnL) and position reports.Engage with exchanges, risk management, and internal technology teams regarding any production issues.Work closely with strategy developers to communicate and suggest specific code modifications concerning execution, pricing, and risk management.

DV Trading seeks a Quantitative Trader specializing in equities for its Chicago office. This position centers on developing and executing trading strategies within equity markets. Role overview The Quantitative Trader will apply advanced quantitative skills to analyze market data and identify trading opportunities. Success in this role depends on a solid grasp of equity market dynamics and the ability to contribute directly to trading performance. Requirements Strong quantitative background Deep understanding of equity markets Experience shaping or executing trading strategies Based in or able to work from Chicago

Role Overview NinjaTrader is hiring a Director of Product focused on Trader Engagement. This role shapes how traders interact with our platform, with a direct impact on user experience and product direction. The position is based in Chicago or can be remote. What You Will Do Lead product strategy and development for trader engagement features Work closely with teams across the company to identify and prioritize improvements Guide the evolution of our platform to better serve traders’ needs Champion new ideas that make trading more engaging and effective for users Collaboration This role partners with engineering, design, and other departments to deliver product enhancements that support both business goals and user satisfaction.

MERGE is a marketing and technology agency focused on health and wellness. The team blends storytelling with technology to create meaningful connections between people and brands. The agency values authentic, contextual, and relevant brand experiences, using AI to support its approach. MERGE aims to foster an environment where talented people can grow, encouraging both professional and personal development. The company supports team members in producing thoughtful work and building strong relationships. Role overview The Programmatic Media Manager leads the planning, execution, and optimization of programmatic media campaigns across digital channels. This role manages client relationships, oversees campaign strategy, and handles financial aspects. Collaboration with media partners, vendors, and internal teams is central to the position. What you will do Develop and implement strategies across multiple media platforms and channels using marketing expertise. Create client-ready materials such as strategy decks, points of view, wrap reports, case studies, and updates. Independently manage and optimize live media programs, collaborating on campaign planning and execution. Analyze campaign data to generate insights and drive recommendations for optimization. Serve as the main client contact for key initiatives and act as the channel expert. Work with Analytics teams to measure campaign effectiveness and recommend channel allocations. Assess and suggest improvements to enhance campaign performance.

Belvedere Trading stands at the forefront of proprietary trading, driven by a collective passion for knowledge and innovation. Our dynamic team is dedicated to reshaping the future of trading through advanced technology and strategic insight.Our traders excel in providing market liquidity through robust market-making activities, mastering a diverse array of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. Collaborating closely with our technology experts, our traders continuously enhance and optimize trading systems to maintain our competitive edge.As a Seasoned Commodities Options Trader, you will play a pivotal role in broadening Belvedere’s influence in commodity derivatives markets. This position entails taking the lead in strategy formulation, pricing, and risk management across commodity options products. Your keen market intuition, quantitative expertise, and collaborative spirit will be essential in navigating a fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges and elevate our trading capabilities.

Who is Nexxen?Nexxen is at the forefront of innovating advertising through a flexible, data-driven approach. Our robust technology infrastructure integrates a demand-side platform (DSP) and supply-side platform (SSP), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core, enabling advertisers, agencies, publishers, and broadcasters worldwide to leverage advanced TV and data in impactful ways.Why be part of the Nexxen family?Joining Nexxen means joining a global team dedicated to reshaping the advertising landscape with our creative and adaptable solutions. Here, we thrive on commitment, curiosity, and collaboration, embodying what we call the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs: Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, and Collaborative with No Ego.Your Safety is Our PriorityAt Nexxen, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees. Be aware of the growing number of online scams and fraudulent job postings. Please note that Nexxen will never request payment as a condition of employment or promote dubious financial schemes. If you encounter any suspicious messages or postings, reach out to us at infosec@nexxen.com to verify their authenticity.Nexxen Fraud Alert and Notice: Protect Yourself from Impersonation and Fraudulent ActivityYour Role:As a Programmatic Campaign Manager at Nexxen, you will collaborate with Operations, Data Strategy, and Product teams to ensure the successful execution of our clients' programmatic campaigns. We seek a detail-oriented candidate who not only sets up deals accurately but also effectively resolves exchange-level challenges.This role will be based in our Chicago office, following a hybrid work schedule of three days in-office and two days remote.Daily Responsibilities:Generate and update deal IDs hands-on within the SSP.Oversee deal delivery performance and develop strategic solutions for optimization.

Gameloft is seeking a Programmatic Sales Executive based in Chicago to help drive its programmatic advertising initiatives. This role centers on building strong relationships with clients, identifying new market opportunities, and developing advertising solutions that match client objectives. Role overview The Programmatic Sales Executive will focus on expanding Gameloft's presence in programmatic advertising. Success in this position relies on managing key client partnerships and delivering strategies that support clients' marketing goals. What you will do Develop and manage partnerships with important clients Spot and pursue new opportunities within programmatic advertising Create advertising strategies tailored to specific client needs Requirements Experience in programmatic sales Strong interest in digital marketing Ability to deliver effective advertising solutions that meet client needs This position offers a chance to contribute to Gameloft’s programmatic advertising efforts while working with a team in Chicago.

Jump Trading Group is at the forefront of pioneering research, dedicated to empowering talented minds in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. We challenge scientific boundaries and apply innovative research to the global financial markets. Our unique culture fosters constant innovation, requiring creativity, intellectual integrity, and a strong competitive spirit. We believe in achieving success collectively while recognizing individual talents through collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, our research outcomes not only lead to exceptional risk-adjusted returns but also drive technological advancements that transform our world, support startups across various industries, and collaborate with premier global research organizations and academic institutions to tackle complex challenges.Our trading teams consist of a vibrant mix of traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers, all working together to analyze global markets and grasp the intricacies of diverse traded products and exchanges. They utilize outstanding statistical analysis and data mining techniques, leveraging their research findings to make informed forecasts and craft profitable predictive trading models.The Global Centralized Trading Desk (OTS) stands at the intersection of quantitative strategy, offering market intelligence and analytical support. We are searching for a Trader who is deeply passionate about the markets and is comfortable with a four-day work schedule, including one weekend day.

Belvedere Trading stands at the forefront of proprietary trading. Our dynamic team thrives on intellectual curiosity, relentlessly seeking innovative strategies that will revolutionize not only our trading practices in this digital age but also the broader trading landscape.Our traders excel in providing market liquidity through adept market-making across a diverse array of assets, including commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and equity index options. Collaborating closely with our technology experts, traders continually refine and enhance our trading systems to maintain a competitive edge.As a Senior Equity Options Trader, you will become an integral member of our Equity Index or Individual Equity Options Trading Groups. This role empowers you to take charge of strategy, risk management, and performance optimization in the equity options arena, while playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our trading desk. Your strong market intuition, quantitative approach, and commitment to teamwork will be essential in our fast-paced environment, where we collaboratively tackle complex challenges.

Join Pinterest as a Programmatic Advertising Sales Leader, where you will drive the strategy and execution of our programmatic advertising initiatives. Your expertise will help shape our approach to programmatic sales, enabling us to connect brands with our engaged user base effectively.

The Trade Desk is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Programmatic Account Manager to join our innovative team in Chicago. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in programmatic advertising to drive client success and foster strong relationships. You will be responsible for strategizing and implementing programmatic campaigns that meet client objectives, optimizing performance, and ensuring overall satisfaction.

About DV Trading:Founded over 15 years ago and based in Chicago, DV Trading has expanded to a robust team of more than 450 professionals across North America and Europe. After becoming an independent proprietary trading firm in 2016, we have utilized our own capital, innovative trading strategies, and robust risk management techniques to deliver liquidity to global financial markets and create hedging opportunities for commodity producers and users. Our affiliates include two broker-dealers, a cryptocurrency market-making firm, and a growing investment advisory service.Position Overview:DV Trading is on the lookout for a skilled Relative Value Trader who seeks the freedom to manage capital, rapidly scale innovative ideas, and operate on a high-performance proprietary trading platform. This position is ideal for an adept trader who has a proven ability to generate alpha in correlated products and desires the autonomy, infrastructure, and capital to develop strategies away from the constraints typically found in larger institutions. For the first 3 to 6 months, this role will be based in Chicago to facilitate seamless integration with the team, trading environment, and platform.

About WPP Media WPP Media is the media division of WPP, supporting major brands with marketing strategy, data, and partnerships. The group’s platform, WPP Open, brings together talent and technology to help clients adapt and grow. WPP Media specializes in large-scale creative personalization, using AI and Open Intelligence to help clients understand the impact of their media investments. Learn more at wppmedia.com. About EssenceMediacom EssenceMediacom, a WPP Media brand, is a media agency built on analytics, insights, and technology. The agency combines data, creativity, and media expertise to drive results for leading brands. EssenceMediacom is structured for today’s communications landscape, balancing people and algorithms, and staying flexible as markets evolve. Role Overview: Associate Director, Programmatic Commerce The Associate Director, Programmatic Commerce will play a key part in advancing programmatic media strategies for clients. This role is based in Chicago or New York.

About Us:Established over 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has expanded to over 450 professionals across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Since our independence from a larger brokerage in 2016, DV Trading has quickly emerged as a leading proprietary trading firm, leveraging our own capital, innovative trading strategies, and robust risk management techniques to enhance liquidity in global financial markets and provide hedging solutions for commodity producers and consumers. Our affiliates now include two broker-dealers, a cryptocurrency market-making entity, and a growing investment advisory firm.Overview:DV Trading is on the lookout for exclusively experienced traders or trading teams with recent, relevant, and successful strategies backed by a proven track record. We will only consider applications from reputable proprietary firms, pod shops, or hedge funds, with an emphasis on returns that reflect proprietary trading characteristics. While we welcome discussions with Forex traders, please note that participants from platforms like Mr TopStep and other funded trader programs will not qualify for this role. ***UPDATE*** DV Trading is undergoing significant positive transformations, and we are committed to collaborating with the brightest trading talents in the industry. Our firm thrives on a culture not only of competitiveness but of the highest ethical standards. If you believe you fit this description, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to connecting and exploring the potential for collaboration!

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm that champions collaboration and leverages state-of-the-art technology, data-driven strategies, and automation. As an options market-maker, we pride ourselves on delivering competitive quotes and liquidity. Our success stems from our dedication to developing and implementing proprietary low-latency technologies, advanced trading strategies, and mathematical models.Founded by our visionary partners in Sydney, Akuna opened its first office in Chicago in 2011, strategically positioned in the heart of the derivatives industry. Today, we are proud to extend our global footprint with offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Role Overview:We are on the lookout for an experienced Broker Trader to enhance our dynamic team at Akuna Capital. The ideal candidate will be a highly driven professional eager to help us broaden our market reach and thrive in a competitive landscape. Strong networking skills and familiarity with the options market are essential.In this role, you will actively make markets on options for brokers and banks using chat and voice platforms. Whether it’s providing initial quotes for inter-dealer brokers or executing orders on the trading floor, your identified opportunities will directly impact the team's P&L. You will work in a collaborative environment, gaining insights and knowledge from some of our seasoned traders while contributing your experience from day one.

Position Overview:As a Senior Derivatives Trader at Valkyrie Trading, you will take the lead in managing, enhancing, and expanding critical revenue streams for various products within our trading desks. You will be accountable for overseeing all associated risks and inventory levels, employing your extensive experience to make vital, real-time trading decisions. Your role will also involve implementing strategic improvements to ensure the long-term success and competitiveness of our trading strategies.

About Akuna Capital:Akuna Capital is a forward-thinking trading firm dedicated to fostering teamwork, harnessing advanced technology, and leveraging data-driven solutions and automation. We excel in providing liquidity as a prominent options market-maker, committed to delivering competitive quotes for buying and selling. Our success is driven by the innovative design and implementation of our proprietary low-latency technologies, trading strategies, and sophisticated mathematical models.Founded in Sydney by our visionary partners, Akuna established its first office in 2011 in Chicago, the epicenter of the derivatives industry and the global options capital. Today, we proudly operate additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore.Your Role as an SPX Floor Trader:We are looking for a motivated Floor Trader to join Akuna’s Equity Indices team in the SPX pit at the CBOE. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting team initiatives and thriving in a competitive marketplace. Strong connections and in-depth knowledge of the S&P 500 options complex are essential.As part of our SPX team, you will actively make markets on options for brokers using our proprietary pricing and execution software, expertly designed for your trading tablet. You will have the chance to identify and capitalize on market opportunities, directly impacting the team’s P&L. This role offers a collaborative environment where you will learn from our seasoned traders, ensuring that your prior experience adds value from day one.