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Junior Discretionary Trader

Anson McCadeLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Junior Discretionary Trader role offers exceptional career growth with a competitive salary of £120,000 - £160,000, providing you with invaluable mentorship and the chance to develop sophisticated trading strategies. If you are a driven graduate with a strong quantitative background and a passion for financial markets, you will thrive in this dynamic, on-site position. Seize this opportunity to launch your trading career with a leading firm.

Quick Overview

Salary
£120k - £160k/yr
Seniority
Junior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
4 days ago
Python

Job Description

£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

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