Job Summary
We are looking for a disciplined and analytical US Futures Trader with experience trading major CME futures contracts, including Nasdaq-100 (NQ), E-mini S&P 500 (ES), Gold (GC), and Crude Oil (CL). The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of price action, risk management, and market dynamics, with the ability to execute trades during US market hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade US futures contracts, including NQ, ES, GC, and CL, in accordance with defined trading strategies.
- Perform pre-market analysis by identifying key support/resistance levels, market structure, and economic events.
- Execute trades based on technical analysis, price action, volume, and market sentiment.
- Monitor live market conditions and adjust positions as needed.
- Follow strict risk management rules, including stop-loss, position sizing, and daily loss limits.
- Maintain a detailed trading journal and review trade performance regularly.
- Stay updated with US economic news, Federal Reserve announcements, CPI, NFP, FOMC, and other market-moving events.
- Collaborate with the trading team to improve strategies and share market insights.
- Ensure compliance with internal trading policies and risk guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience trading US Futures Markets (NQ, ES, GC, CL).
- Strong understanding of:
- Market Structure
- Price Action
- Support & Resistance
- Order Flow (preferred)
- Technical Indicators
- Risk Management
- Ability to trade during US market sessions.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Excellent emotional discipline and ability to perform under pressure.
- Good understanding of macroeconomic events affecting financial markets.
- Proficiency in trading platforms such as NinjaTrader, TradingView, Tradovate, Interactive Brokers, Sierra Chart, or similar platforms.
- Basic knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets for maintaining trading records.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–5+ years of active futures trading experience.
- Consistent track record with disciplined risk management.
- Familiarity with CME products and contract specifications.
- Experience with funded trading programs or proprietary trading firms is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Discipline & Emotional Control
- Risk Management
- Time Management
- Continuous Learning
- Attention to Detail
Working Hours
- US Market Hours (Eastern Time), with flexibility based on market conditions.
Performance Metrics
- Risk-adjusted returns
- Adherence to risk management rules
- Trading consistency
- Trade execution quality
- Trading journal maintenance
- Continuous strategy improvement
Pay: ₹8,712.55 - ₹51,121.24 per month
Work Location: In person
