Why work at FOREX.com?

Stellar growth, reputation and recognition, with a global footprint in an exciting industry

Since FOREX.com was founded in 1999, the firm has experienced tremendous growth, helping pace the emerging online foreign exchange (forex) industry:
FOREX.com's international customer base represents traders from over 140 countries. The firm's average monthly trade volume exceeds $200 billion with its customers and trading partners.*


The company grew over 70% for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007, marking the sixth consecutive year that the company has reported top line growth in excess of 65%.


FOREX.com is a division of privately-held GAIN Capital. GAIN Capital has a very strong balance sheet with over $225 million in assets and membership equity.


GAIN's investor group includes several prestigious venture capital firms that collectively manage over $28 billion in assets. GAIN's investor group includes 3i, VantagePoint Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures, Cross Atlantic Capital Partners, Edison Venture Fund, and Blue Rock Capital.


Industry-recognition: For last three consecutive years (2007, 2006 and 2005), GAIN Capital was named to the prestigious Inc. 500 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. GAIN Capital was also ranked #41 in the Financial Services sector on the Inc. 5000 list in 2007.


The firm was ranked as the #1 Fastest Growing Company in New Jersey on the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 list, and has been on the Technology Fast 50 list for the past four consecutive years (2007-2004).


GAIN was also voted 2003 "Growth Company of the Year" by the New Jersey Technology Council and "Start Up Company of the Year" in 2002 by the Eastern Technology Council.


Our proprietary trading platform continues to receive industry accolades and awards. In recent years, GAIN Capital Group was the first non-bank institution to be named #1 Currency Forecaster by FX Week magazine. In addition, FOREX.com's ForexTrader platform was selected as the 2008 Best Retail Platform by the readers of Profit & Loss magazine. FOREX.com was also a 2008 Finalist for Best Forex Brokerage, as chosen by the readers of Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities, and was also a 2006 finalist for the Best Retail Platform for FXWeek's e-FX Awards, who stated that "...GAIN has done [the] most to deliver the best, most rounded offering to consumers".
Excellent compensation and benefits with attention to work-life balance

Beyond helping our employees grow personally and professionally, we believe in pay for performance, and provide our employees with many opportunities to succeed financially. In addition to competitive compensation packages, 401(k) plan and full benefits with modest or no employee contributions, we also offer an employee Restricted Stock Unit Plan that allows all employees to share in the success of the firm.

A talented and diverse workforce who work hard, play hard and have fun

FOREX.com's office culture is best described as casual and collaborative, yet dynamic and professional. The firm is growing rapidly, especially in the areas of client services and sales, and a significant percentage of our employees are under the age of 30.
FOREX.com's CEO and executive team are highly respected Wall Street veterans who not only share their experiences and market expertise, but also take the time to coach and mentor our developing talent. And, we encourage open door and two-way communications. All employees are empowered to offer observations and suggestions on how the company can not only perform better as a team, but also how we can provide an even higher level of customer service.

We also take the time to chill out and have a good time! The firm organizes frequent social events such as quarterly theme outings, Friday bagel breakfasts, an off-site holiday gathering and more. And, free dinner is served every evening for sales, trading desks, client services and support teams.

Commitment to being good corporate citizens

GAIN Capital and FOREX.com are making a concerted effort to foster an environmentally and socially responsible work environment. From our "Green Committee" of employees who help identify ways to help us help the environment, to our annual participation in "Take Our Sons & Daughters to Work Day," we never overlook that our own greatest natural resource is our employees themselves.

A fast-paced entrepreneurial culture focused on customer service

At FOREX.com, providing the highest level of customer service is our credo, and it's why and how we continue to build our business. We are committed to providing our clients with the best online trading experience, backed by the best technology and outstanding customer service. As a modest but growing company, every position at FOREX.com is critical to our operations, and employees at all levels participate in directly servicing our clients. We work hard every day to exceed our customers' expectations. And, in this age of Internet hyperconnectivity, company reputations are constantly being put to the test -- as they should be. So we strive for responsive, open and honest customer service with our clients. It's Job #1.

Unlimited growth potential with attention to your career development
Diverse "hands-on" job experience
Opportunity to rotate to new positions and departments based on skill set and achievements
Chance to contribute personal impact on the business
Direct interaction with clients and senior management
Unlimited advancement potential
From Day One, FOREX.com employees gain a wide range of experience within the firm, and our flexible approach to development enables our employees to explore a variety of career paths. This attention to professional development is especially attractive for newer entrants to the workforce who may still be discovering their own talents and interests.

New FOREX.com employees are enrolled in an intensive two-week training program, which introduces them to the world of foreign exchange, online trading, and brokerage operations. And, as part of our commitment to our employees, we provide the resources needed to develop your analytical, relationship-building, management and leadership skills. Our employees are exposed to the challenges and responsibilities of a rapidly-growing firm, and your on-the-job experiences at FOREX.com can help you gain valuable insights on what it takes to build a growing organization through its crucial, defining moments.

Careers at FOREX.com - Come Work With A Leader In The Exciting Global Foreign Exchange Industry!

For nearly ten years, FOREX.com has helped define the global online foreign exchange industry. As a market leader, FOREX.com continues to attract highly motivated people who seek career opportunities with unlimited potential to grow along with their firm.

FOREX.com is one of the world's largest and most respected online forex trading firms. From being the first firm to introduce innovative online trading practices -- such as instantaneous execution from streaming quotes -- to our commitment to fair and honest dealing practices and our cutting-edge proprietary trading technology, FOREX.com remains at the forefront of the exciting and vibrant global foreign exchange industry.

We continually recruit talented individuals across all skill sets and experience levels for roles in our Bedminster, New Jersey headquarters (conveniently located 30 minutes due west of New York City at the junction of I-287 and I-78), as well as for our Wall Street sales and customer service office in Lower Manhattan.

Posted to the right is a list of current career opportunities. Only those candidates with relevant experience for each job description will be considered. Also, if you have any experience in the foreign exchange industry but do not see a relevant job opening, we would encourage you to submit your resume for future consideration.

GAIN Capital Group, LLC, and FOREX.com are registered with the National Futures Association (NFA) as a Futures Commission Merchant (NFA ID #0339826). FOREX.com, a division of GAIN Capital Group, is an equal opportunity employer.

Awards and Accolades

FOREX.com is a division of GAIN Capital Group, LLC, a leading provider of foreign exchange services, including direct-access trading and asset management.

Founded in 1999 by Wall Street veterans, GAIN Capital Group, LLC. is now one of the largest, most respected firms in the industry, servicing clients from more than 140 countries around the globe, including fund managers, Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), and individual traders.

GAIN Capital Group, LLC is a registered Futures Commission Merchant (NFA ID #0339826), regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As an FCM, GAIN Capital Group must uphold the highest standards and business practices and is subject to strict financial requirements and reporting. Interested parties can visit the NFA web site at any time to review GAIN Capital Group's record.

Refer a friend to FOREX.com and earn cash... instantly

FOREX.com appreciates your continued loyalty and business. Our Refer a Friend Program is our way of saying thank you for telling your family and friends about all of the benefits of FOREX.com.


Refer a Friend and You Both Benefit

It's simple, every time you refer a friend who opens and funds a FOREX.com trading account with a minimum $1,000, you'll both have the opportunity to earn up to $250.




Initial Deposit Your Cash Bonus Friend's Cash Bonus
Over $5,000 $250 $250
$2,500 - $4,999 $100 $100
$1,000 - $2,499 $50 $50







You can earn cash with every referral, and there's no limit to how many friends you can refer! Read program rules.

Advanz

Write your own strategies or buy proprietary ones. It's up to you.

Advanz lets you import trading scripts in TradeStation's EasyLanguage® or purchase market-proven strategies, developed by Advanz's seasoned research team.

For every goal, there's a strategy.

Use Advanz to diversify your strategies across multiple accounts, and switch approaches for each investment goal as you see fit. You can adjust your positions, easily integrate strategies, or manually intervene anytime.

Reasonably priced.

Advanz lets you take the hassle and imprecision out of active trading, without the high minimums and fees of a private money manager. FOREX.com users pay a $300 setup fee, then $3 per roundtrip trade. Execute 50 lots or more in a month, and you'll be rebated your roundtrip fees.

Strategy Runner

Write trading scripts or buy market-tested ones.

Strategy Runner lets you write trading scripts yourself in many languages, from TradeStation's EasyLanguage® or eSignal's Formula Script to more niche scripting tools and proprietary software packages. Or purchase proven strategies from money managers and other leading research groups. Strategy Runner's flexible approach even lets you mix-and-match strategies across multiple accounts.

Tightly integrated, flexible charting.

With Strategy Runner's charting you can enter, modify, or delete orders and see your current positions - straight from the chart itself. Overlay your favorite technical indicators, or create your own indicators - then adjust their parameters to suit you exactly.

Server-based execution for peace of mind.

Strategy Runner hosts and executes your strategies for you - so “hiccups” in your Internet access will never interrupt your trading. Plus, adjust or manually override your strategies any time.

Free to all FOREX.com client and practice account holders.

Ninja Trader

Automate your trades with Ninja Trader for FOREX.com.

Write trading scripts yourself using many languages, from TradeStation's EasyLanguage® and eSignal's Formula Script to more niche scripting tools and proprietary software packages. Diversify your strategies across multiple accounts, and switch approaches for each investment goal - it's up to you.

Advance your charting with Ninja Trader.

Ninja Trader integrates your positions and existing orders in the chart itself, so you always know where you stand. Overlay your favorite technical indicators, create your own indicators, or purchase 3rd party indicators - even tweak their parameters to suit you exactly. Control your positions from Ninja Trader's advanced order and position management capabilities.

Ninja Trader's exclusive tick-by-tick replay lets you relive a historical trade as the chart draws itself - an excellent way to backtest your moves in detail and learn.