Company Overview
Our client is seeking a junior trader to join their specialist financial trading firm operating in global commodities markets. The firm is active across a range of exchange-traded and OTC instruments and is focused on developing a scalable, technology-enabled trading platform.
The organisation places strong emphasis on professional development and operational excellence, offering a collaborative and performance-driven environment. Team members are encouraged to take initiative, develop commercially and contribute meaningfully within a fast-paced trading setting. The role offers structured onboarding, clear performance-based progression, and the opportunity to build a long-term career on a trading desk.
Key Responsibilities
* Support daily trading activity, including trade capture and reconciliation
* Coordinate with operations and support functions on desk-level and broader initiatives
* Assist with execution of exchange-traded and OTC transactions
* Work alongside traders on research, analysis, and development of trading ideas
* Contribute to internal market commentary and analytical reporting
* Evaluate potential opportunities across new products and strategies
Qualifications & Candidate Profile
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a quantitative or technical discipline
* Relevant professional experience
* Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities
* Clear interest in financial markets and trading
* Proactive, resilient and adaptable with a strong sense of ownership
* Comfortable working in fast-paced, performance-oriented environments
* Exposure to programming or data analysis tools (e.g. Python, R, C++, or similar) is advantageous but not required