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Statera Talent

Graduate Quantitative Trader

On site

London, United kingdom

Junior

Full Time

05-10-2025

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Skills

Python C# Test Programming Mathematics

Job Specifications

Due to expansion, a successful prop trading firm is recruiting graduate quantitative traders.

You'll learn from the head of quantitative trading, who joined the business as a graduate himself and built out the desk. No prior experience is required. This is a firm with a track record of giving graduates a chance. From day one, you'll be eligible for the half-year bonus scheme.

Responsibilities:

Monitor and support live trading activities.
Develop and implement new strategies.
Analyse market events, risk, and model performance.

Ideal Candidate:

Degree: Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics.
Excellent Python skills. C# /C++ advantageous.
A passion to break into trading.

Hours:

This is an office-based role working on average 7am - 6pm.
You must be prepared to work evenings when required.

Salary:

Starting salary: PS30k - PS35k.
100% bonus achievable within 6 months.

Not Suitable For:

Those with prior experience who expect a salary to match.
Those looking for a hybrid working 9-5 role.

Interview Process:

1st round: MS Teams interview with head of quantitative trading.
2nd round: On-site technical interview (Python & maths test).
Final round: In-person culture fit interview with a director.

We expect high demand, so the advert will only be live for 48 hours.

If you are a recent graduate who combines commercial thinking with programming skills, apply today or send your CV to lewis@stateratalent.com.

About the Company

Statera Talent is a specialist Risk & Compliance, Quantitative Finance and ESG Recruitment Agency with over 2 decades of experience between its owners, Ryan Norquoy and Lewis Clarke. This is the third time that we have worked together since 2015. We bring forward a shared understanding of what is important in delivering to clients and candidates. Since going live to market in 2020, Statera Talent has built a proven track record of filling roles in Ryan’s traditional Risk and Compliance markets, as well as the growing ESG sp... Know more