Gelber Group, LLC is excited to announce theBreakout – a fully remote, discretionary trading competition in the Futures and FX markets, running from September 29th to November 21, 2025. Application deadline August 31, 2025. This competition offers experienced traders the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, compete for a share of $25,000 in cash prizes, and potentially secure a Trading role with Gelber Group.
We are looking for traders with 1-2+ years of profitable experience who thrive in the dynamic world of financial markets. Beyond P&L performance, we value a range of qualitative and personal traits that define a successful trader. The competition will be intense and rewarding, providing participants with the chance to join Gelber Group's teams in Chicago, New York, or remotely. For more details, visit our competition website: theBreakout.
Apply now to theBreakout and take a significant step towards advancing your trading career with Gelber Group!
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. To participate, you must (a) be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, (b) be 21 years of age or older, (c) be selected by Sponsor to participate in the Competition, and (d) complete all required prerequisite actions mandated by Sponsor (including certain training courses) prior to the Competition Period. The Competition begins on September 29th and ends on November 21, 2025. For complete details, see Official Rules available at www.gelbergroup.com/thebreakout. Sponsor: Gelber Group, LLC.
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW OR WHERE BONDING, REGISTRATION, OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS WOULD BE REQUIRED BUT HAVE NOT BEEN MET.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read the Gelber Privacy Notice for California Employees and Applicants, linked here.
Gelber Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gelber Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Gelber Group.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive (BCBS PPO/HDHP/HSA) with dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability, supported by generous employer cost‑sharing. Benefits materials consistently emphasize broad medical options and strong core coverage.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation accrual starts around 23–25 days in the first full calendar year, alongside paid holidays, sick days, floating holidays, and paid parental leave. Feedback suggests time‑off policies are a strong point that supports work‑life balance.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Workplace perks include onsite gym/health‑club access, free catered lunches several days per week, commuter benefits, social events, and amenities like a golf simulator. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits and a hybrid setup positively impact day‑to‑day experience.
Gelber Group Insights
Similar Jobs
What We Do
Gelber Group, a Chicago-based global proprietary trading company, has set the bar as one of the industry’s most innovative and enduring firms. Our success is driven by our relentless pursuit of new trading ideas and our emphasis on technological innovation. Established in 1982, Gelber Group is privately funded and trades on major exchanges in the United States and worldwide, operating in a variety of asset classes including foreign exchange, fixed income, equities, and commodities. Gelber has over 200 employees and offices located in Chicago, IL (headquarters); White Plains, NY; and Amsterdam/Gelber Coöperatief U.A.
Why Work With Us
Our culture is built on the idea that teamwork, innovation, and creative freedom are essential in today’s technology-driven marketplace. Our flat org structure and informal atmosphere allow employees to research and develop their own ideas while our team approach provides a platform to transform ideas into high-powered results
Gallery
