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Chimera Capital

Equity Trader


COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Chimera Capital is a New York-based, privately held company in the business of trading domestic equities for our own account. Our goal is to earn superior returns by training and mentoring our proprietary traders in a way that fosters quick learning, maximizes each individual's growth potential, and ultimately builds a team that constitutes one of the most competitive and successful trading firms. At Chimera, we engage top-notch technology to access market liquidity and to harness the momentum and volatility of the market. Our software, shaped by our own traders and programmers, is in a constant state of evolution. Through our extensive experience with direct-access trading, Chimera has successfully grown into a leading managed, professional NASDAQ / NYSE trading company.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree required. 3.0 GPA preferred. We are looking for hard-working, self-motivated individuals with strong quantitative and analytical skills. Traders must be able to work well as part of a team and individually. This is a fast-paced and challenging environment that requires the ability to focus and maintain composure under intense pressure. No previous trading experience is necessary.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
New traders will be trained under the supervision and instruction of experienced traders. After an in-house training seminar, new traders learn how to trade live in the market. The only responsibility of a trader is to trade.

New traders start at $24,000 / year plus trading pay-outs.* There are no earning caps and no capital contribution is required.

Chimera Capital offers a highly competitive pay-out structure. Medical, dental and vision insurance plans are available. This is an entrepreneurial, high-energy, exciting environment with plenty of personal, one-on-one attention.

See our Web site for more information: www.chimeracapital.com.

*Salary and payouts apply to New York office, and may differ in Boston or Los Angeles.