Junior Discretionary Trader

£120,000 - 160,000 GBP
Onsite WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Juior Discretionary Trader
About role:
As a Junior Discretionary Trader, you'll work closely with senior traders, receiving hands-on training and mentorship. You'll assist in daily portfolio monitoring, maintenance, and hedging, collaborating with quantitative researchers to enhance trading strategies across a range of Asset classes.
Responsibilities as a Junior discretionary Trader:

• Support senior traders in tracking and adjusting portfolio positions daily
• Collaborate with researchers to identify and evaluate trading opportunities
• Prepare reports on profit and loss as well as risk exposure
• Assist in hedging strategies and execute trades that require careful handling
  

Qualifications needed for Junior Discretionary Trader:

• Recent or soon-to-be graduate with relevant coursework or experience
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, CS, Economics, Finance)
• Strong programming skills, preferably Python
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment