Trillium Trading

Our traders are fast-moving, sharp-minded, and driven to win. Do you have what it takes? Apply now for our Full-Time Equity Trader role! Visit our Careers page: trlm.com/careers

You don't get better by rushing it. You get better by working through complexity, over time. When Albi Kavo joined Trillium in 2011, he found an environment that allowed for that kind of growth. “Trillium gave me an opportunity and a runway to develop my skills over time. I never felt rushed, I was able to pursue my interests, and that led me to develop in a way that I don't think would have been possible anywhere else.” At Trillium, development isn’t forced. It’s built. Meet Albi Kavo.

What does a trader’s career look like? Training. Autonomy. Milestones. Mentorship. If you’re looking for a path built on growth and independence, this is how it evolves.

Trading starts with decisions. Over time, it becomes about understanding those decisions, what went wrong, what can improve, and how you respond under pressure. Two perspectives from the desk on what drives progress.

What does it take to build a successful trader? In Episode 3 of our Founder Series, Jon Chariton and Lee Maschler discuss Trillium’s investment in training and curriculum for entry-level traders. Lee outlines how mentorship, collaboration, and structured programming create the foundation for development, and breaks down the “recipe for success” behind long-term performance. Watch the full episode on YouTube using the link down below.

A day on the desk can change how you see the markets. We hosted students from the National Technical Honor Society at our NYC office, where they heard from leadership, toured the office, and shadowed traders on the floor. A continued reflection of our commitment to education and expanding access to careers in the markets.

Upcoming Event: Trillium Student Trek – New York City Step inside the trading floor. Join us at our NYC office to learn more about career paths in trading, meet our team, and hear directly from leadership. Students will tour the office and gain exposure to how decisions are made on the desk. Open to freshmen through juniors interested in trading, technology, and data. 📍 New York City 🗓️ Thursday, May 21, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM (ET) Register using the link down below. Registration does not guarantee attendance. Selected attendees will be contacted directly.

Trading becomes part of who you are. It’s not just something you do day to day. Over time, it shapes how you think, how you make decisions, and how you approach the markets. When Zach Burr joined Trillium in 2017, he stepped into an environment where that growth compounds through experience on the desk. “5 to 10 years down the road, I’ll definitely be trading. I don’t think I’ll ever stop… trading is a part of my life now.” At Trillium, trading isn’t just a role. It becomes how you think. Meet Zach Burr.

The best way to understand trading is to see it firsthand. We welcomed students from Mentor Newark to our NYC office for a day on the desk. They heard from firm leadership, walked the floor, and sat alongside traders to experience how decisions are made in real time. Moments like this reflect our continued partnership with Mentor Newark and a shared commitment to expanding access to the industry.

Experience shapes how traders think, prepare, and improve. Hearing directly from our traders offers insight into the mindset behind performance.

Thinking about trading? Deep market understanding. Analytical rigor. Industry insight. Collaboration under pressure. If you want skills built in real markets, this is where they’re developed.

Understanding the difference matters. It shapes how you learn, how you train, and how you perform.

Both approaches require skill. But they attract very different people. If you’re looking to build models, quant may be the path. If you want to make decisions in real time, discretionary trading is the way to go.

Most people think trading firms are all quant. They’re not. Here’s the difference between discretionary and quant trading, and where we fit.

What drives trading success? Watch Lee Maschler break down the traits that define success on the desk. Episode 2 of our Founder Series explores the mindset required to compete at a high level, from discipline and resilience to curiosity and internal drive. Check out the full episode on YouTube!