Funded Forex Trader — Chicago, IL

Maverick Currencies is hiring a Funded Forex Trader based in Chicago, IL. This is a remote, performance-based opportunity — we fund qualified US traders with up to $400,000 in firm capital and split profits 60% to 90% depending on performance tier.

Why Chicago, IL

For traders living in Chicago, the math works in your favor. Central time puts the London/New York overlap — the highest-volume window in forex — squarely in mid-morning local, which is one of the cleanest schedules the market offers. The result: peak FX volume concentrates into the first few hours of your workday, so a disciplined morning routine matters more than long screen time.

Illinois sits in Central time — Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, and Rockford traders work the same hours as the CME pit traders did historically. The London/New York overlap (the deepest liquidity window in forex) hits mid-morning local, which is as clean a trading schedule as the FX market offers.

What You'll Do

• Trade Forex and Crypto markets with firm capital on a defined system

• Follow risk rules precisely — they are not optional, they are the model

• Document trades, journal your decisions, and review at scheduled intervals

• Refine your edge through repetition rather than chasing new systems

• Participate in coaching and the live trader community

Who Thrives Here

• Coachable and consistent — discipline beats brilliance in this model

• OK with profit-share-only compensation (no base, no minimums)

• US-based, with reliable internet and an environment you can focus in

• Looking at trading as a multi-year career, not a short-term try

What We Provide

• Funded trading accounts that scale to $400,000 based on results

• A structured curriculum focused on rule-based execution and risk control

• Direct mentorship, weekly performance feedback, and a peer trader network

• Tiered profit splits — 60% at entry, up to 90% at the top performance tiers

Compensation & Capital Disclosure

Compensation here is performance-driven. You keep a profit split on the trading returns you generate — 60% to 90% based on your experience and performance tier. Consistent profitable traders typically earn between $50,000 and $200,000 annually, though this is not a salary; if you do not trade profitably, you do not earn from this role. We are direct about that because it matters.

Common Questions

Q: Is this remote?

A: Yes — every funded trader in the program works remotely. We hire US-based traders only, and you'll need a workable home setup with reliable internet, but otherwise you're free to work from wherever in the country you live.

Q: Can I scale faster than the milestone path?

A: The scaling milestones exist to protect both you and the firm's capital. Skipping them isn't really on the table — but the milestones themselves move quickly for traders who are genuinely consistent. The system rewards results, just on a sensible timeline.

About Maverick Currencies

Maverick Currencies operates as the Forex and Crypto arm of Maverick Trading, a prop firm with roots going back to 1997. Our focus is structured remote day trading: we develop traders through a defined education program, fund qualified candidates, and support them through ongoing coaching and community.

Apply today and start building your funded trading career from Chicago, IL.