Junior Trader

Description

Our client, a boutique hedge fund is looking to hire a Junior Trader. This role would suit a self-motivated and ambitious individual wanting to learn from a highly experienced trading team.

Responsibilities include:

• Executing trades for systematic trading strategies
• Maintain awareness of market developments and provide market commentary to portfolio managers
• Provide daily feedback and opinion on traded/open positions
• Support Senior Traders where necessary
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects around trading automation

Requirements:

• 2-3 years’ trading experience gained on the buy-side or sell-side
• In-depth knowledge of derivatives
• Coding experience in Python or C++
• Demonstrate a passion and drive for the markets and trading
• Educated to degree level
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Appetite to learn and embrace this exciting opportunity
• Strong communication skills

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.