Futures Researcher

About the role

Prop Firm Match Global FZCO is a leading platform for discovering, comparing, and selecting proprietary trading firms. We provide traders with tools and features for traders to easily compare challenge details, read verified reviews, see audited payout data, and much more, from the top prop firms. The mission is to increase transparency and efficiency in the prop trading industry by helping traders make informed decisions that align with their goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy and structure of futures prop firm data
• Produce high-quality research and insights that support traders and internal teams
• Track developments across the futures prop trading ecosystem
• Monitor firm changes and translate market and industry activity into clear, actionable intelligence
• Owning the integrity of research outputs end-to-end
• Deliver consistent research on futures prop firms
• Research and profile futures prop trading firms globally
• Track industry changes, firm updates, and new market entrants
• Maintain structured and well-documented firm research
• Deliver clear summaries and comparative insights for internal use
• Build strong domain expertise in futures prop trading models and evaluation systems
• Monitor futures market developments (macro + micro drivers affecting trader behavior)
• Deliver 2-3 structured research briefs per month
• Produce weekly or recurring market commentary when required
• Contribute insights for educational and analytical content
• Simplify complex futures market information into clear, trader-friendly narratives
• Support content initiatives with timely futures market insights
• Participate in internal syncs and planning discussions
• Identify workflow gaps and propose improvements
• Contribute to structured research processes and documentation systems
• Share relevant market insights that support product and strategic decisions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in research, market analysis, financial analysis, or a similar analytical role
• Strong understanding of financial markets, with a focus on futures instruments
• Familiarity with proprietary trading firms and their evaluation/challenge models
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
• Excellent written communication with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Experience with research tools, spreadsheets, or data management systems
• Comfortable working in a remote, cross-functional environment
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• High attention to detail and strong ownership mindset

Success Indicators

• Regular delivery of 2-3 insightful research briefs per month
• Weekly publication of content that meets engagement goals
• Demonstrated alignment with product and content teams' needs
• Prominent positive feedback on clarity and usability of insights
• Contributions to increased platform visibility and reputation (e.g., mentions, shares, search performance)

Hiring Process

We keep our process simple, transparent, and respectful of your time. Here's what to expect:

• Application screening
• Shortlisted candidates will join a conversation with Lilit Y., our HR Generalist
• Discovery Interview with Abdulazeez A., our Lead of Research
• Research Task
• Interview with Hiring Manager
• Functional Interview
• Peer & values conversation

Benefits

• If you don't meet every single qualification but believe you can excel in the role based on what it requires - we encourage you to apply.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Even if it's not listed as a formal requirement, we truly value candidates who have clear familiarity with the prop trading industry and us, our mission and what we do.
• Not the right fit for this role? If this role isn't the right match but you have experience in trading operations, customer success, compliance, support, partnerships, or a related area - we still want to hear from you.

Talent Pool

Join our Talent Pool and we'll reach out when a relevant role opens. Every submission is reviewed, and the pool is always the first place we look before opening a new search.