Experienced Interest Rates Floor Trader

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Join the pulse of the trading floor at Belvedere Trading, where tradition and innovation converge on the dynamic SOFR pit. As a Floor Trader, you’ll play a critical role in providing liquidity and driving performance in the open outcry marketplace. Your deep understanding of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) market, you will analyze data, identify trading opportunities, and manage risk in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We are seeking a seasoned professional with expertise in interest rate products and a background in open outcry or voice / chat market making. This role offers the opportunity to apply your market insights and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment where every trade makes an impact.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across trading, research, and technology to continuously optimize strategies and enhance performance. Your expertise in risk assessment and trade execution will be instrumental in driving profitability and maintaining Belvedere’s competitive edge.

What you'll do

• Apply knowledge gained from previous trading experience while learning new strategies
• Utilize cutting edge proprietary software designed by our technology team
• Work alongside other experienced traders to learn Belvedere’s proprietary systems and portfolio analysis
• Discover opportunities for growth and expansion
• Execute trades in a fast-paced environment with precision and a focus on maximizing profitability.
• Develop and refine tools to evaluate risk, analyze positional opportunities, and enhance trade efficiency in SOFR and related markets.
• Analyze market data to identify trends, price dislocations, and opportunities for optimized trade execution

What you'll need

Additionally, certain positions at Belvedere Trading are eligible for discretionary bonuses. Our employees have access to a variety of benefits, which can be found on our website here .

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.