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Junior Discretionary Trader – Volatility, slough
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Client:
Anson McCade
Location:
slough, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
28.06.2025
Expiry Date:
12.08.2025
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Job Description:
My client is a leading global investment management firm renowned for its scientific, data-driven approach to trading and technology. Operating across a diversified range of strategies, the firm is built on cutting-edge research, proprietary systems, and a collaborative global structure. While systematic trading is at the firm’s core, a growing discretionary team complements the approach by capturing opportunities that fall outside of automated strategies — particularly in complex areas such as volatility trading across asset classes.
The Opportunity
My client is seeking a Junior Discretionary Trader to join its expanding London-based team. This is a unique opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a strong interest in options/volatility trading to work directly alongside experienced discretionary traders. You will receive direct mentorship, hands-on training, and exposure to institutional-grade trading strategies.
The role focuses on supporting and learning from senior traders while contributing to active risk-taking, portfolio management, and idea generation. Over time, successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress towards managing risk independently.
Key Responsibilities
* Support senior traders in the evaluation and execution of discretionary trading strategies, with a focus on volatility and options-based approaches
* Monitor and analyze portfolio risk and PnL
* Contribute to daily portfolio management, hedging, and trade execution
* Produce and maintain PnL attribution, risk reports, and performance summaries
* Collaborate with quantitative researchers to improve trading strategies and leverage firm-wide analytics and data platforms
* Execute trades in complex or less liquid markets where automation is not optimal
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative or financial discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Finance, or Economics)
* Up to 2 years of relevant experience, including internships, ideally within a trading, investment, or derivatives-focused environment
* Demonstrable interest or prior exposure to volatility/options trading, either through internships, or full-time work
* Strong programming skills (Python preferred), with the ability to work with data and automate processes
* Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a global team
What You’ll Gain
* Exposure to top-tier discretionary and quantitative trading professionals
* Comprehensive mentorship and structured on-the-desk training
* Involvement in real-time portfolio decisions and market risk management
* Career growth in a world-class hedge fund environment with long-term development pathways
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