Forex Trader - Waukegan, IL
Maverick Currencies • Waukegan, Illinois • Posted July 06, 2026
About the Role
Maverick Currencies is hiring a Day Trader — Forex & Crypto based in Waukegan, IL. This is a remote, performance-based opportunity — we fund qualified traders with up to $400,000 in firm capital and split profits 60% to 90% depending on performance tier.
Why Waukegan, IL
Waukegan-based traders share one of the cleanest setups in the country. 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. What you bring is the discipline; the location quietly takes care of the rest.
What You'll Do
- Trade Forex and Crypto markets on firm capital, not your own
- Execute rule-based systems with discipline and consistency
- Apply strict, position-level risk management on every trade
- Maintain a trade journal and review performance regularly
- Engage with coaches and the broader trader com...