Belvedere Trading

Commodities Trading Director

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Chicago, IL

Hybrid

Senior level

Fintech • Information Technology • Other • Software • Financial Services

At Belvedere, we cultivate the best of trading by creating cutting-edge technology and forging unique paths in culture.

The Role

The Commodities Trading Director leads trading initiatives in agricultural and soft commodities, optimizing systems and fostering trader education to enhance revenue and market share.

Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Belvedere Trading seeks a strategic leader to enhance our trading within various commodities. This hands-on role involves partnering with trading desks to solve trading challenges, optimize systems, and foster trader education in a dynamic environment.

The Commodities Trading Director analyzes trading metrics including volume shares, portfolio breakdowns, and other internal metrics. Regular reviews with each desk will drive system improvements, address needs, and promote best practices in electronic trading strategies.

What you'll do

Responsible for driving revenue for the products under their trading groups.
Develop and manage the trading strategy tailored for agricultural and softs markets.
Oversee your desk's position, risk and capital management.
Lead & coach your team to make decisions throughout the day to achieve target results.
Stay up to date on trading systems changes and ensure systems are used optimally by your teams
Implement ideas to optimize desk performance and contribute to P&L growth.
Drive efforts to increase market share and trade volume through trader education, feedback, and enhanced system use.
Collaborate with trading automation teams to investigate trades, analyze system behaviors, and recommend improvements.
Utilize data and analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

What you'll need

5+ years of trading experience, specifically in options market making
Experience building, leading and managing high performing teams
Exceptional communication skills with an ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving.
A motivated, adaptable team player ready to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.

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.

We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a non-discriminatory workplace. We promote diversity and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, fostering an inclusive environment where all team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. We value a dynamic culture where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives thrive.

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

Top Skills

Data Analytics

Trading Systems

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The Company

HQ: Chicago, IL

265 Employees

Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

In March of 2002, Belvedere Trading emerged as Chicago’s newest market maker, soon to join the ranks of the Windy City’s elite proprietary trading firms. Armed with printouts of Excel workbooks and a team of eager minds, Belvedere established their place in the SPX pit on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. From the beginning, we have iteratively invested in our proprietary technology and made a commitment to building our software systems from the ground up. Due to our ultramodern proprietary technology and risk management capabilities, Belvedere is able to quickly capitalize on inefficiencies in the marketplace. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry. Building and nurturing a strong culture is one of Belvedere’s highest priorities, and we are always looking for the best and brightest talent to help us in our continued success.

Why Work With Us

At Belvedere, our differences are what allow us to compete and succeed at the highest level. Our Culture Committee and Women’s Initiative elevate the voices of our teammates to further promote an inclusive workplace. It is our priority to foster a sense of community and belonging for each team member while supporting individual development.