Futures Derivatives Trader

MA Capital

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Futures Derivatives Trader to manage firm capital using systematic, semi-systematic, or discretionary strategies across CME, CBOT, Comex, ICE, and CFE. This role suits both point-and-click traders and those building automated frameworks. You will be expected to trade multiple products and take full responsibility for pricing, execution, and risk management.

MA Capital employs individuals with a passion for innovation and solving hard problems. If you re looking for a firm where you can make your mark and grow your trading career, MA Capital is your home.

Key Responsibilities

• Cash Flow & Performance: Generate consistent positive cash flow with strict risk discipline.
• Portfolio & Risk Management: Maintain exposure within firm parameters and continuously analyze and adjust strategies on market conditions and real-time performance data.
• Strategy Development: Build, deploy, and refine systematic or semi-systematic strategies.
• Ownership & Accountability: Take full responsibility for trading decisions, PnL, and drawdowns.
• Trading Stack & Tools: Clearly describe your current stack and communicate or develop tool requirements for engineers.
• Capital Efficiency: Understand and manage return-on-capital and risk-adjusted performance.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years buy-side futures trading (CME, CBOT, Comex, ICE, CFE) at a prop firm, hedge fund, or family office.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in managing profitable trading strategies (spread trading, calendar spreads, curve trading, arbitrage, butterflies, etc.).
• Risk Management: Strong understanding of risk management, money/order management, and regulatory compliance.
• Consistency, structured decision-making, and strict risk discipline.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Hands-on experience in a startup environment where you re empowered to innovate and shape the future of trading technology.
• Growth-Oriented: Transition support for discretionary traders moving into systematic approaches.
• Flexible Working Options: Ability to work from anywhere or in our digital hubs/ offices.
• Startup Environment: Agile and entrepreneurial setup, allowing for flexibility and rapid decision-making.
• Efficient Infrastructure: Proprietary platform for systematic trading with plug-and-play access to major global exchanges. Built for ultra-low latency and fast execution in HFT environments.