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Proprietary Trading Desk Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$150 - $230/hr

Ability to remain at a desk and concentrate for long periods of time Amount of Travel Required: None Belvedere Trading is "a leading proprietary trading firm" and options market maker founded in ...

... proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management ... At least 1 year of experience on a professional relative value trading desk * A track record of ...

Trading Operations Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm deploying its own capital across discretionary ... desk decisions. * Perform daily reconciliations of P&L, positions, and cash balances across all ...

Quantitative Trader

Austin, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Independently manage and optimize a trading portfolio in alignment with desk strategy and risk ... Founded in 1998, All Options is a proprietary trading firm headquartered in Amsterdam, with a ...

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm deploying its own capital across discretionary ... desk decisions. * Perform daily reconciliations of P&L, positions, and cash balances across all ...

Trading Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Communicate at a high level with both the Risk Desk and trading teams. * Have taken and passed your licensing requirements. Within 6 Months, You'll * Have a thorough understanding of our proprietary ...

Communicate at a high level with both the Risk Desk and trading teams. * Have taken and passed your licensing requirements. Within 6 Months, You'll * Have a thorough understanding of our proprietary ...

Trading Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Communicate at a high level with both the Risk Desk and trading teams.Have taken and passed your licensing requirements. Within 6 Months, You'llHave a thorough understanding of our proprietary ...

$120 - $190/hr

Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm . Founded in 2007, we have over 110 employees ... Proven 2+ years of experience working on or with a mid-to-high frequency trading desk specializing ...

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How much do proprietary trading desk jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for proprietary trading desk in the United States is $83,781.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a proprietary trading desk?

A Proprietary Trading Desk job involves trading financial instruments using a firm's own capital rather than client funds. Traders aim to generate profits by leveraging market insights, strategies, and advanced technology. They often trade stocks, bonds, derivatives, or other assets while managing risk and liquidity. Successful proprietary traders rely on analytical skills, fast decision-making, and deep market knowledge. Compensation is typically performance-based, with profits shared between the trader and the firm.

What does a typical day look like for someone working on a proprietary trading desk?

A typical day on a Proprietary Trading Desk begins early, with market research, portfolio reviews, and pre-market strategy meetings. Throughout the trading session, you will closely monitor markets, execute trades based on the firm's strategies, analyze data, and continuously assess risk while collaborating with teammates and technology specialists. The pace is fast, and priorities can shift quickly in response to market conditions, requiring adaptability and focus. After market hours, desk members often review performance, refine strategies, and prepare for the next trading day. This dynamic environment offers ongoing opportunities to learn and grow within the field of trading.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the proprietary trading desk position, and why are they important?

To thrive on a Proprietary Trading Desk, you need strong quantitative analysis skills, an understanding of financial markets, and a relevant degree such as finance, mathematics, or economics. Familiarity with trading platforms, algorithmic trading systems, and risk management tools—as well as relevant certifications like CFA or Series 7—are typically required. Outstanding stress management, decisive problem-solving, and team communication abilities set top performers apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for rapidly making informed decisions, managing risk, and succeeding in a fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment.

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Infographic showing various Proprietary Trading Desk job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $83,781 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

Experienced Equity Options Trader

Trading Interview

On-site

$150 - $230/hr

Other

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm.We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry.

Our traders provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. Traders partner with our technologists to continually engineer and optimize our trading systems to stay on top of the industry.

As anExperienced EquityOptions Trader,you willjoinourEquityIndexorIndividualEquityOptionsTradingGroups.In this role,you’lltake ownership of strategy, risk, and performance acrossEquityoptionswhile helping shape the future of our trading desk.You’llbring strong market intuition, a quantitative mindset, and a team-first approach to a fast-paced environment where we solve complex problems together.

What you'll do
  • Become a leader inoptionsmarket-making, while being recognized and compensated for your contributions within the firm.
  • Participate in formal education on quantitative concepts to build your trading knowledge.
  • Execute trades in a fast-paced environment with precision and a focus on maximizing profitability.
  • Excel in market-making on a highly collaborative team and actively provide liquidity across multiple markets while ensuring efficient pricing and risk management.
  • Execute strategy development and collaborate with the team to design and implement trading strategies inhighly liquidnames.
  • Provide analytics & insights to analyze market data toidentifytrends, mispricing, and emerging opportunities withinEquity Markets.
  • Develop tools to analyze positional opportunities, evaluate risk, and improveoptionsliquidity.
  • Collaborate with technologists, quants, and traders to systematize models and trading strategies.
  • Ensure risk management by monitoring and managing positions within risk limits.
What you'll need
  • 3–7+ years of experience trading single-stock options, index options, or ETF options, ideally in a market‑making setting.
  • A strongtrack recordof generatingPnL, managing risk, and executing strategies in fast-moving markets.
  • Deep understanding of options pricing, volatility dynamics, and market microstructure.
  • Proficiencyin Python, R, SQL, or similar tools, with the ability to work with large datasets and build analytical or modeling frameworks.
  • Ability to thoughtfully approach decision-making, thrive underpressureand adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics,Physics,Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, ora relatedfield.
How We Operate - Core Values

Team Belvedere: Work seamlessly with others to achieve shared goals. Foster a positive and supportive environment that brings out the best in your teammates.

Me in Team: Focus on competing and succeeding at the highest level, constantly striving for excellence.

Own It: Actively address challenges and make decisions that drive positive results, taking ownership of both successes and failures.

Build Rockets: Bring forward bold, creative ideas and solutions. Be open to experimentation and willing to take calculated risks.

Passionate Discourse: Encourage and bring innovative, out-of-the-box ideas to discussions, actively contributing to team growth and progress.

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during business hours with the ability to be on‑site prior to the start of business on occasion

Physical: Ability to remain at a desk and concentrate for long periods of time

Amount of Travel Required: None

Belvedere Trading is "a leading proprietary trading firm" and options market maker founded in March 2002. It started life making markets in the SPX pit on the floor of the…

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