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Entrylevel Futures Trader Jobs (NOW HIRING)

S., European, and Canadian equities and global futures markets. BestEx Research is transforming a ... Requirements Description We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented entry-level candidates ...

S., European, and Canadian equities and global futures markets. BestEx Research is transforming a ... Requirements Description We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented entry-level candidates ...

Trade Surveillance Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$171K/yr

This is an entry-level role, but the work carries real regulatory weight. If you want to build ... Working knowledge of futures and options markets, including how order books function and how ...

... trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign ... ROLE Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers are responsible for conducting rigorous quantitative ...

... trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures and foreign ... ROLE Entry-Level Quantitative Researchers are responsible for conducting rigorous quantitative ...

Trade Desk Associate

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

Role Overview The Associate, Trade Desk is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to ... options, futures, and foreign currencies. Associates in this role will develop foundational ...

Trade Desk Associate

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

Role Overview The Associate, Trade Desk is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to ... options, futures, and foreign currencies. Associates in this role will develop foundational ...

Trade Desk Associate

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

Role Overview The Associate, Trade Desk is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to ... options, futures, and foreign currencies. Associates in this role will develop foundational ...

Trade Desk Associate

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

Role Overview The Associate, Trade Desk is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to ... options, futures, and foreign currencies. Associates in this role will develop foundational ...

Trade Desk Associate

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$18.25 - $24.75/hr

Role Overview The Associate, Trade Desk is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to ... options, futures, and foreign currencies. Associates in this role will develop foundational ...

New York, NY (4 days onsite) Full Time Main mission is to implement trading software solutions used by the Direct Market Services & Solutions trading desk in the Americas to trade stocks and futures ...

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How much do entrylevel futures trader jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel 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 Entrylevel Futures Trader vs Entry-level Stock Trader?

AspectEntrylevel Futures TraderEntry-level Stock Trader
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer finance or trading certificationsHigh school diploma; often no formal certification required, but finance knowledge helps
Work EnvironmentTrading floors, financial firms, online trading platformsBrokerage firms, online trading platforms, financial institutions
Industry UsageFutures markets, commodities, derivatives tradingStock markets, equity trading, securities
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve trading in financial markets, Entrylevel Futures Traders focus on commodities and derivatives, often requiring knowledge of futures contracts and risk management. Entry-level Stock Traders primarily deal with stocks and equities, with a focus on market analysis and order execution. The work environments are similar, but the markets and instruments differ, influencing the skills and certifications needed for each role.

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Infographic showing various Entrylevel Futures Trader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 72% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,533 per year, or $48.8 per hour.

Quantitative Researcher - Entry Level

Anson McCade

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

$200,000 USD
Highly competitive bonus
Onsite WORKING
Location: Chicago, Illinois - United States Type: Permanent
HFT Quantitative Researcher - Low-latency/short-term strategies - Entry-level
Anson McCade have partnered with a renowned proprietary trading firm which is engaged in high-frequency and short-term trading across cash equities, futures, and options markets.
This firm has offices globally, and are looking for exceptionally talented researchers to join their office in Chicago. The successful candidates will join a flat, open, and collaborative environment where they will work on the full strategy lifecycle, from signal generation through to deploying/managing models in live trading, working closely with development and monetization specialists.
Requirements:
  • A Master's or PhD level degree in a STEM field. Past candidates have backgrounds in Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science/Electrical Engineering, and similar fields, and have studied at Ivy league or other target universities.
  • Proven ability to carry out quantitative research in financial markets, as evidenced through an internship within a hedge fund or trading firm.
  • Proficiency with Python, familiarity/experience with C++ is preferred.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds within a flat and collaborative environment. Intentionally small headcount ensures that their researchers can make a bigger impact on the business.
  • Access to some of the best in-house resources/technology on the market.
  • Extremely lucrative package, including sign-on bonuses and yearly bonuses.