Experienced Trader

We are Gelber Group -- Passion for Trading. Powered by Technology.

Gelber Coöperatief is a subsidiary of Gelber Group, LLC. Founded in 1982 and based in Chicago, Gelber Group is one of the industry’s most innovative and enduring proprietary trading firms. Our history of success derives from a relentless pursuit of new trading ideas and careful attention to technology. We believe in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. We empower our team members to have a meaningful impact from the very start of their career with Gelber. We invest in our future through our technology and talented staff, strategically committing resources to move our firm forward and help our people succeed and grow. We trade a diverse array of products and asset classes and are always looking to expand into new opportunities. Our flat organizational structure and focus on a true meritocracy attracts individuals with an edge, which contributes to our consistent success.

As a Trader for Gelber Coöperatief in our Amsterdam office, you will have an opportunity to play a critical role as we expand our footprint throughout Europe. You will be joining a small and successful office with over a decade of experience in a variety of asset classes and a wide range of trading styles. You will work with talented individuals to capitalize on the market and build out a growing trading office.  This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, a competitive attitude, and a proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least two years.

This position will sit in Gelber’s Amsterdam office working to either drive your own unique strategy or as a member of an existing trading desk, executing proprietary trading strategies, and conducting data analysis to improve performance. We’re seeking both experienced independent traders and trading teams that have a proven track record of performance, that are looking for a platform and resources to amplify their success. As a Global firm with a track record of success for over 40 years, we have unique access to exchanges, capital, and technology that can take your strategy to the next level.

What you’ll do:

• Generate alpha using proprietary trading strategies
• Manage your own trading book with access to multiple exchanges and asset classes
• Conduct research to develop new alpha strategies
• An active participant in advancing the groups proprietary python libraries

What we’d like to see:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Finance, Engineering, Statistics or a related field
• Experience using Python (Pandas, NumPy), Excel and SQL
• Proven track record of profitability as a trader for at least two years in a risk taking role
• Solid understanding of numerical and statistical analysis concepts
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn, understand and apply new concepts quickly
• Proven self-starter with exceptional product knowledge, trading methodology, and market insight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required and other languages are always welcome
• Ability to manage and communicate risk in accordance with the policies and limits set forth by the Firm
• Proficiency with trading platforms, execution tactics, and market data analysis tools

Benefits Highlights

Gelber offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees.  Our benefits offering includes:

• Health insurance reimbursement
• Pension
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Generous vacation time (25-day accrual in first full calendar year of employment; prorated accrual in initial year)
• Social events including team dinners and holiday parties
• Charitable giving and company matching opportunities
• Casual, relaxed dress code
• Located in a major Amsterdam business district with excellent transportation connections