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Junior Financial Analyst / Trader (UK Work Visa Opportunity) - Educate2trade Ltd

Educate2trade LtdLondonderry🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Junior Financial Analyst / Trader role offers a competitive starting salary and a clear pathway to a Skilled Worker Visa, making it an exceptional opportunity for driven individuals seeking to build a career in systematic trading. If you are a disciplined professional eager to develop your financial acumen and contribute to a reputable firm, this position provides the ideal environment to thrive and grow.

Quick Overview

Salary
£45.8k/yr
Seniority
Junior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Londonderry, United Kingdom
Posted
2 weeks ago
DerivativesRisk Management

Job Description

The Opportunity & Visa Sponsorship Educate2Trade is a specialized systematic trading firm. We are currently expanding our desk and are actively seeking disciplined professionals to manage firm-allocated capital.

As a fully licensed UKVI Sponsor, we actively welcome applications from candidates currently holding a Graduate / Post-Study Work (PSW) visa who require a structured pathway to secure a Skilled Worker Visa (SWV). Our firm provides the institutional framework, capital, and regulatory training required to qualify for permanent sponsorship.

The Role This is a performance-driven position focused on G10 currencies and financial derivatives. Analysts are responsible for identifying market opportunities, executing systematic trading strategies, and managing downside risk in strict accordance with our firm's mandates.

Entry Requirements & Qualifications To ensure the protection of firm capital and compliance with our internal risk standards, all candidates must meet the criteria for one of our two entry routes:

Route 1: Direct Entry (Experienced)

  1. Must provide a verifiable live trading track record of at least 6 months .
  2. Demonstrated ability to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns while adhering to strict institutional drawdown limits.

Route 2: Academy Pathway (Graduate / Trainee) We recognize that high-potential candidates (including recent graduates on PSW visas) may not yet possess a 6-month verifiable track record. Candidates without this experience must enter via our Academy Pathway.

  1. To qualify for live capital management and permanent SWV sponsorship, Academy candidates must hold or complete the VTCT Level 5 Diploma in Applied Financial Trading .
  2. This regulated qualification, equivalent to a Higher National Diploma (RQF Level 5), serves as our firm's benchmark for technical competency, risk management and market analysis.

General Requirements:

  1. Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving aptitude (STEM, Finance, or Economics backgrounds are advantageous).
  2. Unwavering discipline to operate within strict risk management frameworks.
  3. Excellent record-keeping skills for performance audits and trading journals.

What We Offer

  1. Visa Sponsorship: Full SWV sponsorship at the mandated £45,800 salary threshold for eligible candidates upon successful completion of onboarding.
  2. Capital & Tech: Direct access to firm capital and professional-grade trading infrastructure once accredited.
  3. Performance Incentives: Uncapped, performance-based commission structure tied to P&L.

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