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Junior Discretionary Trader

Junior Discretionary Trader

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 160,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

15-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Data Analysis Research Programming Mathematics

Job Specifications

Junior Discretionary trader

My client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. They have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute their success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, they design and build their own cutting edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis.

Responsibilities of a Junior Discretionary Trader

Collaborate with senior traders and quantitative researchers to structure and evaluate new trading opportunities
Generate PnL tracking and attribution reports based on trade ideas
Monitor and analyze portfolio performance to generate risk reports
Hedge books and allocate hedges appropriately
Execute large or complex trades which cannot be automated due to complexity or liquidity constraints

Qualifications for Junior Discretionary Trader

Recent, or soon to be graduate, with relevant course work, internship, or other applicable experience or knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Finance
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with teammates globally
Strong sense of urgency with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Programming skills essential, with at least one major programming or scripting language, strong preference for Python.

If you are interested in the Junior Discretionary Trader role then apply here.

AMC/THO/JDT001

About the Company

Anson McCade is a specialist recruitment agency focusing on four primary sectors: Quant Research, Trading & Risk; Digital & Data Analytics; IT & Cyber Security; Business Change & Transformation and Strategy. With offices in London, Belfast, Paris and Sydney, Anson McCade operates globally, working on mandates across Europe, Asia and US. In an ever changing business and technological landscape, the need for exceptional, agile talent is crucial to almost every organisation’s success over the long term. We target the highest c... Know more