Experienced Equity Trader
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 The Role: Trillium is looking for experienced, consistently profitable traders who are ready to scale their existing trading strategies. This role is designed for traders with a proven track record, a defined trading process, and strong risk discipline. Applicants should be able to clearly explain how they make money, how they manage risk, and how their strategy can benefit from Trillium’s capital, technology, market access, and collaborative trading environment. This is not an entry-level role, trainee program, or opportunity for candidates looking to break into trading. Candidates should not apply unless they have generated at least $1 million in cumulative trading P&L. Compensation: Monthly P&L-based bonuses (contingent on trading performance) Responsibilities: Actively trade US, Canada, and OTC equities, as well as US options, identifying profitable opportunities in real time Manage risk effectively by monitoring market conditions, adjusting strategies, sizing positions appropriately, and maintaining compliance with firm-wide policies Maintain a disciplined trading process, including regular review of trades, market conditions, risk, and strategy performance Follow macroeconomic events, company-specific news, market structure changes, and other research methods to inform trading decisions Contribute to a collaborative trading culture by sharing market observations, trade ideas, and relevant strategy insights with other experienced traders About You: You are an experienced, motivated, and proactive trader looking to scale in a more sophisticated trading environment. The ideal candidate has: A verifiable track record of trading profitability, including at least $1 million in cumulative trading P&L At least 2 years of successful active trading experience in US equities or options A clear, repeatable trading process Strong risk management discipline The ability to communicate trading strategies plainly and in detail A competitive, adaptable, and resilient mindset Please note, Trillium will not sponsor applicants for work visas Job Requirements: Must have a 2+ year track record of success in US Equities and be able to communicate your strategies plainly Candidates should have meaningful live trading experience and an established process for identifying, sizing, managing, and reviewing trades Benefits and Perks: Medical & dental insurance options with FSA/HSA available Catered lunch twice per week and Tuesday breakfast in-office Collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment within a mission-driven company 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 [email protected].