We are Gelber Group - Passion for Trading. Powered by Technology.
Gelber Coöperatief is a subsidiary of Gelber Group, LLC. Founded in 1982 and based in Chicago, Gelber Group is one of the industry's most innovative and enduring proprietary trading firms. Our history of success derives from a relentless pursuit of new trading ideas and careful attention to technology. We believe in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. We empower our team members to have a meaningful impact from the very start of their career with Gelber. We invest in our future through our technology and talented staff, strategically committing resources to move our firm forward and help our people succeed and grow. We trade a diverse array of products and asset classes and are always looking to expand into new opportunities. Our flat organizational structure and focus on a true meritocracy attracts individuals with an edge, which contributes to our consistent success.
As an Experienced Brazil B3 Futures Trader, you will have a real opportunity to make an impact. In a new market for Gelber, you will have the ability to build and grow a new business for the firm. As an Experienced Brazil B3 Futures Trader, you will expand and strengthen our participation in Brazilian derivatives markets. This role is designed for an experienced trader with a demonstrable track record of generating consistent, risk-adjusted returns trading futures listed on B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão). The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Brazilian macro dynamics, market microstructure, and risk management, along with the ability to scale capital responsibly within a proprietary trading environment. You will work side by side with other successful and talented individuals to capitalize on market opportunities. This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, a competitive attitude, and a proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least 3 years.
This position will sit in Gelber's Amsterdam office.
What you'll do:
- Trade B3-listed futures products at a highly profitable trading firm, including:
- DI (Interest Rate) Futures across the curve
- Ibovespa Index Futures
- USD/BRL Futures
- Select commodity futures listed on B3
- Analyze Brazilian macroeconomic developments, monetary policy (COPOM), inflation trends, fiscal policy, and capital flows
- Consistently generate strong, risk-adjusted returns across varying macro and volatility regimes
- Manage your own portfolio of active strategies and drive trading decisions
- Collaborate across your trading desk to execute teams' goals while ensuring core risk and compliance standards are met
What we'd like to see:
- Proven track record of 3-5 years of profitable trading in B3-listed futures products
- Deep understanding of:
- Brazilian interest rate cycles and DI curve mechanics
- Local and offshore flow dynamics
- B3 contract specifications, clearing, and margin framework
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously and as a team player
- Proven self-starter with exceptional product knowledge, trading methodology, and market insight
Benefits Highlights
Gelber offers a wide range of benefits to full-time employees in order to meet you and your covered dependents needs. Our comprehensive benefits offering includes:
- Health insurance reimbursement
- Pension
- Health club membership reimbursement
- Generous vacation time (25-day accrual in first full calendar year of employment; prorated accrual in initial year)
- Social events including team dinners and an annual company party in Chicago
- Charitable giving and company matching opportunities
- Casual, relaxed dress code
- Located in a major Amsterdam business district with excellent transportation connections
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