Junior Discretionary Trader - #2119187
eFinancialCareers
Date: 1 week ago
City: London
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
£120k GBP
£40k + Discretionary
Onsite WORKING
Location: New York , Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Junior Discretionary Trader
Our client is a leading global systematic hedge fund that combines quantitative research, advanced technology, and discretionary trading strategies across global financial markets.
They are seeking a Junior Discretionary Trader to join their Discretionary Trading team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to work alongside experienced traders, gaining hands-on exposure to portfolio management, risk analysis, trade execution, and market research across multiple asset classes.
Responsibilities
As a Junior Discretionary Trader , you will receive direct mentorship from senior traders while developing expertise in research, portfolio construction, risk management, and execution. The Junior Discretionary Trader role offers exposure to Equities, Commodities, Rates, FX, Credit, and Volatility markets within a highly collaborative and technology-driven environment.
If you are looking to launch your career as a Junior Discretionary Trader , apply today.
£40k + Discretionary
Onsite WORKING
Location: New York , Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Junior Discretionary Trader
Our client is a leading global systematic hedge fund that combines quantitative research, advanced technology, and discretionary trading strategies across global financial markets.
They are seeking a Junior Discretionary Trader to join their Discretionary Trading team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to work alongside experienced traders, gaining hands-on exposure to portfolio management, risk analysis, trade execution, and market research across multiple asset classes.
Responsibilities
- Support senior traders with portfolio monitoring, maintenance, and hedging activities.
- Generate P&L tracking and attribution reports.
- Monitor portfolio performance and produce risk reports.
- Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to evaluate trading opportunities.
- Execute complex trades where automation is not suitable.
- Recent graduate or final-year student with a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Up to 3 years of experience in a trading role - even one internship is relevant
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a global team.
- Programming experience is essential, with Python strongly preferred.
- Interest in financial markets and trading.
As a Junior Discretionary Trader , you will receive direct mentorship from senior traders while developing expertise in research, portfolio construction, risk management, and execution. The Junior Discretionary Trader role offers exposure to Equities, Commodities, Rates, FX, Credit, and Volatility markets within a highly collaborative and technology-driven environment.
If you are looking to launch your career as a Junior Discretionary Trader , apply today.
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