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XR Trading LLC

EXPERIENCED TRADER

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$135K - $185K/yr

Description XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore ... Option to Work Fully Remote * Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch * Access to Building Gym

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote proprietary trading in the United States is $104,543.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Remote proprietary trading involves trading financial instruments such as stocks, options, or currencies using a firm's capital, while working from a location outside of a traditional office. Traders are typically employed or contracted by a proprietary trading firm and access trading platforms online to execute trades. The main advantage of remote proprietary trading is the flexibility to work from anywhere, but traders are still expected to follow the firm's risk management rules and strategies. Compensation can be structured as a share of profits, salary, or a combination, depending on the firm. Successful remote prop traders often have strong analytical skills, discipline, and the ability to work independently.

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Remote proprietary traders often encounter challenges such as maintaining discipline without direct supervision, managing risk independently, and staying connected with their trading team or firm. To overcome these challenges, it's important to establish a structured daily routine, leverage advanced trading software for communication and analysis, and participate in regular meetings or chat groups to share insights and strategies. Successful remote traders also set clear risk limits and review their performance regularly to ensure consistent improvement.

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EXPERIENCED TRADER

EXPERIENCED TRADER

XR Trading LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$135K - $185K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description

XR Trading is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, Singapore, UK and US. XR participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.


We embrace opportunistic hiring by welcoming exceptional talent even when a specific role may not be open. If you are highly skilled, motivated, and eager to contribute, we encourage applicants to apply so we can explore potential opportunities within XR Trading.


Job Function & Responsibilities 

  • We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Experienced Trader to join our growing trading team
  • The ideal candidate is willing to develop new trading strategies utilizing our proprietary software, as well as customize our current trading strategies

Location 

  • Work location is generally flexible and subject to approval 

Education 

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical area such as electrical engineering or computer science 

Preferred Experience & Skills 

  • Preference to those with the ability to do light programming work using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals and simple file I/O
  • Preference to those who are fluent in C++ and/or Python
  • Strong mathematical aptitude
  • Values teamwork and is capable of thinking independently
  • Can communicate effectively while under pressure
  • Can adapt to changing situations with ease
  • 5+ years working experience of high volume trading
  • Has demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment while trading
  • Proven ability to develop new, profitable trading strategies

Please note: only individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be contacted for further screening and/or interviews. XR Trading does not hire candidates who are currently on a student visa or who now or in the future will require XR to sponsor them for employment visa. Thank you for your interest in XR Trading! 


Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as additional compensation as well as company benefits listed below. 


Base Salary Range

  • $135,000 - $185,000 USD

XR's Company Benefits Package

100% Employer-Paid

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Dental
  • Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

  • XR matches 50 cents to every dollar employee contributes

Pre-tax Transit Benefits

  • $50 stipend for each month
  • Annual reimbursement for bike sharing programs

Paid Time Off

  • Generous Annual Vacation and Sick Time
  • Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave

Continued Education

  • Tuition Reimbursement for relevant Undergraduate and Graduate School
  • 100% reimbursement for successful completion of qualifying Certificate Programs, CFA Exams, and Single Courses

Anniversary Program

  • 5 Years of Employment: 2 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a local resort of your choice
  • 10 & 20 Years of Employment: 6-Week Paid Sabbatical
  • 15 Years of Employment: 3 additional PTO days and a long-weekend trip for two to a global destination of your choice

Other XR Perks

  • Option to Work Fully Remote
  • Regularly Scheduled Company Sponsored Lunch
  • Access to Building Gym
  • Regular Corporate Events
  • Book Club
  • XR Super Week
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About XR Trading

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Industry

Securities, commodity contracts, and financial investments

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2002

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