Graduate Financial Trader – Stock Option (Derivatives)

We are looking for a Graduate Financial Trader to join the trading team; You'll be a hard-working and determined individual, managing portfolio diversification and effectively managing risk. Training will be provided, to help you progress and grow further in the role.

We're looking for a Graduate Financial trader that can trade American stock options.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• MSc, BSc in mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, economics, quantitative finance, or related field. A degree from a top-tier university is preferable
• Previous experience in trading American Stock Options
• A keen interest in financial markets
• Knowledge and Skillful in technical analysis
• Ability to day trade and swing trade
• Great communication and organizational skills
• A confident personality
• Punctual and professional at all times
• Experience and willingness to work in a team
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• An ability to thrive in fast-paced and competitive environments

Job responsibilities:

• Execute trades and risk management
• Carry out trading tasks, including trade entry, execute buy and sell orders and reconciliation on a daily basis.
• Research, develop, and implement trading strategies
• Investigate potential profitable trading strategies
• Implement systematic trading techniques to portfolio and risk management, as well as monitor automated trading systems and strategies
• Monitor and analyse global financial markets, economic indicators, news, and geopolitical events to identify trading opportunities and assess market risks
• Apply technical analysis to trades
• Manage and monitor the risk associated with the trading portfolio and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal risk management guidelines
• Collaborate with research analysts and other teams to gather insights and information for trading decisions.

This role can be fully remote with the option to work full-time or part-time.

Salary and Benefits:

• Base Salary: £25,000 per annum
• Bonus Structure: Performance-based bonus with the potential to earn up to £50,000 in bonuses within your first year
• Total Earnings Potential (OTE): Up to £75,000 in your first year.
• Benefits: 25 days holiday per year, plus ongoing training and development with industry leaders.