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How much do commission futures trader jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for commission futures trader in the United States is $101,533.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $181,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Commission Futures Trader vs Commodity Broker?

AspectCommission Futures TraderCommodity Broker
CredentialsTypically requires Series 3 license, knowledge of futures marketsRequires Series 3 license, commodity trading knowledge
Work EnvironmentTrade execution, market analysis, client advisingClient consultations, trade execution, market research
Employer & IndustryFutures trading firms, financial institutionsCommodity trading firms, brokerage houses

Both roles involve trading in futures markets and require Series 3 licensing. While Commission Futures Traders focus on executing trades and advising clients on futures contracts, Commodity Brokers often act as intermediaries between clients and the commodities markets, providing broader market insights. The main difference lies in their specific client interactions and scope of services, but both roles are integral to the commodities and futures trading industry.

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Infographic showing various Commission Futures Trader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 69% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 30% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,533 per year, or $48.8 per hour.

Futures Surveillance Compliance Associate , Chicago

Societe Generale

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Division Description:

Wholesale Banking is the primary investment banking division of the Societe Generale Group. Present in over 50 countries across Europe, the Americas and Asia, Wholesale Banking provides corporate, financial institutions, investors, and public-sector clients with value-added integrated financial solutions.

The SG Americas Compliance department acts as Second Line of Defense of the corporate banking, investment banking and broker-dealer activities across Societe Generale's operations, reporting on the compliance risks and issues to local, regional, and head office management. The staff provide the business lines with guidance on relevant laws, rules, and regulations applicable to their activities and the development of related policies, procedures, training, and controls.

The Department oversees compliance with external and internal rules that govern our banking and financial activities including Know Your Customer, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism financing, sanctions & embargoes, client protection, market integrity, anti-bribery & corruption, and data protection. Additionally, it conducts trade and communications surveillance, and manages transversal support functions that help the Department achieve its goals.

Trade Surveillance alerts review:

    Review of trade surveillance alerts and escalate issues, where appropriate, to relevant stakeholders for investigation and resolution;

    Participate in the development, testing and implementation of new and existing Trade Surveillance controls. ;

    Perform user acceptance and reasonability testing of Trade Surveillance controls;

    Contribute to the preparation management metrics and reporting;

Projects participation:

    Participate in regional and global compliance initiatives and investigations;

    Review and analyze new and/or amended industry rules and regulations;

    Assess new business initiatives and their potential impact to the  Trade Surveillance program

Must Have:

  • 2-4 years of experience ideally in either Trade Surveillance (in particular Futures and/or Fixed Income), General Compliance, Front Office Trading and/or Financial Services
  • General knowledge of applicable regulations relating to Banking, Broker-Dealer and Futures Commission Merchant activity
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to prioritize and work in a dynamic, deadline-focused environment
  • Exemplary personal ethics and desire to always adhere to rules and regulations
  • Ability to work well in a highly diverse team
  • Ability to communicate well across all levels of an organization
  • Demonstrated history of taking initiative
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Excellent research and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills