New Traders.

Have you ever played anything competitively? Stayed up late or woke up early to focus on how to improve? What are you most passionate about – Sports? Music? Gaming? Poker? Chess?

When you ask yourself these questions, a career in trading may not be the first thing that comes to mind – but we are not focused on your major in school as much as your drive for greatness!

With a career in trading at Chimera; you are in business for yourself, not by yourself. Teamwork, expert training, supportive management, extensive support, backed by one of the leading Firms in the industry are the keys to your success. Our traders buy & sell securities using the Firm’s money to attempt to make a profit. There are no clients - you are responsible for your own profits. Every morning your scoreboard says ZERO – how will you prepare to make it a winning day?

Entry Level Equity Trader Position

If offered a position we will give you the tools you need to start your journey as a trader.  New hires begin trading the firm’s capital within the first month; we believe the market is the best classroom.   

The first few months includes:  

  • 2-3 weeks classroom intensive aimed at conveying core concepts & providing basic trading software training and market trading simulation  

  • Topics covered - stock selection, market structure, technical analysis, journaling, and reviewing trades  

  • Rotation throughout the trading floor allowing you to adopt your own unique trading style  

  • Daily pre-market and post-market meetings and regular seminars conducted by top traders  

  • Regular team building exercises:  trading contests, social events, volunteering, and more  

To submit an application please visit our career site.

More information:

  • Wake up, throw on your jeans and T-shirt, & head to Chimera’s Union Square office; Prepare mentally/physically for the day

    8:30am: Arrive at office & begin your pre-market routine

    9:10am: Firm-wide morning meeting discussing stocks in play & events of the day

    9:30am: Market opens and trading begins

    11:00am: Take note of specific stocks & market volumes

    11:30am: Take a break in the hang out room - take on a challenger at our ping-pong table

    12:00pm: Meet in the conference room to go over the best trades, psychology, & technology related questions about our Proprietary Trading Platform

    12:30pm: Lunch break! Pick from an endless amount of great spots in the neighborhood or bring your own and enjoy it in the hang out room

    1:00pm: Office Hours - Meet one on one or in a small group with a mentor

    2:30pm: Take note of specific stocks & market volumes

    3:57pm: Exit open positions & observe the market close

    4:00pm: Market closes - Review trades & write in your journal

    4:15pm: Firm wide Zoom - Review the best trades of the day & share thoughts about trading for the upcoming days/weeks

    5:00pm: End of the work day

    5:15pm: Grab a drink on Chimera’s Private Roof Deck overlooking Union Square Park!

    Potential Homework:

    • Review active stocks/sectors.

    • Learn what stocks move together.

    • Continue to review trades.

    • Watch film from the Chimera Trader Library.

  • Our recruiting team visits college campuses in the Spring & Fall for career fairs and other on-campus events. Please check with your school’s Career Services to see if/when we will be on campus!

    Below is a list of some of the schools we typically visit:

    • Rutgers University

    • University of Michigan

    • Seton Hall

    • University of Indiana – Bloomington

    • NYU

    • Northwestern University

    • University of Chicago

    If you don’t see your school listed but would like to learn more or partner with us please email recruiter@chimerasecuities.com

Questions? Get in touch.

Chimera Securities is a NYC-based broker-dealer specializing in discretionary and automated trading in equities and options. We develop and support over a hundred professional traders through a sophisticated platform that includes capital allocations, advanced technology, and robust infrastructure. Since our launch in 2000, our continued expansion is the result of relentless investment in the long-term success of our traders.