Fall 2027 Discretionary Trader
Trillium Trading
$60,000 - $66,300 / month
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Description
Trillium is a leading proprietary trading firm active in US Equities, US Options, Canadian Equities, and OTC Equities. With trading technology built, tested, and optimized in-house, our engineers and technologists collaborate with our traders to deliver tools and functionality designed to support their needs. Our passion for the markets and our drive to succeed have propelled our track record of growth and profitability for over 20 years. At Trillium, we are a team of problem solvers and independent thinkers dedicated to seizing market opportunities.
We are headquartered in New York City, with additional trading floors in Chicago and Miami. To learn more about Trillium, visit www.trlm.com
*This position is open in any of our three locations: New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Miami, FL (please only apply to your top choice).*
The Role:
As a Discretionary Trader, you will gain direct exposure to the markets while mastering our proprietary trading tools and strategies. From day one, you'll work side-by-side with an experienced trainer and be immersed in a diverse mix of trading strategies, developing both the technical skills and judgment needed to succeed in a fast paced environment.
Within your first month on the desk, you'll actively trade and manage firm capital under close mentorship, honing your ability to make split-second buy and sell decisions on our proprietary keyboard-based trading platform. Along the way, you will develop a deep understanding of U.S., Canadian, and OTC equity markets, as well as the U.S. options market.
We invest heavily in education and development for both new and veteran traders, offering a mix of classroom sessions and on-demand resources to support continuous growth. This structure helps strengthen your quantitative, analytical, and research skills, while deepening your knowledge of economics, risk management, and market structure.
Continuous improvement is at the core of our trading culture. Traders are challenged to refine their strategies, expand their perspectives, and grow every day. If you're competitive, curious, and eager to be rewarded for your performance, you'll find the platform, mentorship, and resources to build a lasting career.
Compensation:
- Annual base salary of $60,000-$66,300 (gross)
- Monthly P&L-based bonuses (contingent on trading performance)
Responsibilities:
- Research market microstructure patterns to uncover inefficiencies
- Collaborate with your trainer and other traders during daily trade reviews
- Stay informed on industry and market news
- Participate in educational seminars and group discussions with senior traders
- Learn and apply our proprietary trading tools and platforms
About You:
You are enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive, with a strong desire to learn and grow in a performance-driven environment. The ideal candidate:
- Has a resourceful, team-oriented, and entrepreneurial mindset, demonstrated through extracurriculars, group projects, or academic achievements
- Is analytical, intellectually curious, disciplined, and deeply interested in financial markets
- Thrives in competitive, fast-paced settings and adapts well to challenges
- Holds (or is pursuing) a degree in economics, mathematics, business, finance, or a related field
Please note, Trillium will not sponsor applicants for work visas
Job Requirements:
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The position is intended for soon to be college graduates (Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 graduation) with a cumulative 3.5+ GPA
Our Interview Process:
We believe candidates should know what to expect throughout the recruiting process. Candidates who advance through the process will typically complete the following stages:
Application → Personality Assessment → Resume Review → Trader Assessment → Round 1 Interview with SVP of Recruiting → Round 2 Interview with SVP of Trading → Trader Chat→ Round 3 Interview with Managing Director of Trading → Offer
Each stage is designed to help us understand how you think, solve problems, communicate, respond to feedback, and approach competitive decision-making. Prior professional trading experience is not required; we are looking for candidates with the aptitude, mindset, and interest to develop into successful traders.
Benefits and Perks:
- Catered lunch twice per week and breakfast in-office once per week
- Trillium sets itself apart with a collaborative culture built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. Many of our team members have chosen to build their entire careers here, drawn by an environment that values long-term growth, fosters innovation, and creates a truly great place to work.
- Trillium offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits and perks including PTO, medical and dental insurance, 401(K) matching, parental leave, pre- tax commuter benefits, and catered lunches.
Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Trillium are based on merit, qualifications, and the needs of the company. Trillium does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, ancestry, military status, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or any other legally protected basis protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability should contact careers@trlm.com.
Benefits
- Catered lunch twice per week and breakfast in-office once per week
- Trillium sets itself apart with a collaborative culture built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence. Many of our team members have chosen to build their entire careers here, drawn by an environment that values long-term growth, fosters innovation, and creates a truly great place to work.
- Trillium offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits and perks including PTO, medical and dental insurance, 401(K) matching, parental leave, pre- tax commuter benefits, and catered lunches.
About this role
Trillium Trading is hiring equity traders for its Miami office to start in Fall 2027, targeting recent graduates who want to launch a career in proprietary trading. You'll begin with structured mentorship and classroom training, then move quickly to actively trading firm capital on proprietary platforms within your first month. The role exposes you to U.S. and Canadian equities, options, and OTC markets, with daily collaboration on strategy refinement and market analysis.
Success here requires analytical rigor, competitive drive, and genuine curiosity about financial markets. You'll research market microstructure for trading inefficiencies, participate in ongoing education with senior traders, and develop both technical platform skills and judgment for split-second trading decisions. The firm emphasizes continuous improvement and rewards performance through monthly P&L-based bonuses on top of a $60,000–$66,300 base salary.
This is an entry-level role designed for candidates with a 3.5+ GPA graduating Fall 2026 through Spring 2027, ideally with a background in economics, mathematics, finance, or related fields. No prior trading experience is required—Trillium builds traders from aptitude and mindset. The interview process is rigorous and multi-stage, designed to assess how you think, problem-solve, and handle competitive pressure.
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