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Discretionary Trader

Anson McCadeNew York, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 10 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$150k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
New York, NY, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
Python

Job Description

$150000 USD

+Sign on +EOY Bonus

Onsite WORKING

Location: New York, New York - United States Type: Permanent

About role:

As a 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:
  • 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:
  • 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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