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

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.