Junior Trader

Your Growth & Impact - Develop practical trading skills by executing live trades under senior supervision and reviewing outcomes for improvement. - Expand technical abilities through hands-on use of Excel, Python, and SQL to clean data and run simple models. - Gain market insights by conducting regular market research and sharing clear, concise trade ideas with the desk. - Build a professional network with brokers, counterparties, and operations staff to speed up trade lifecycle tasks. - Elevate your career readiness for mid-level trading or risk roles with on-the-job mentorship and measurable targets. Responsibilities Market Analysis & Execution - Monitor bullion prices and macro indicators to spot short-term opportunities and risks. - Place and manage trades on behalf of the desk, ensuring orders are accurate and timely. - Maintain daily trade logs and support trade confirmation with counterparties. - Summarise market moves into short trade notes for the team. Risk & Position Management - Track position limits and P&L, flagging variances to senior traders quickly. - Apply basic risk rules to reduce exposure and assist with stop loss and hedging actions. - Run simple scenario checks and stress tests to validate open positions. - Support end-of-day reconciliations to ensure books match operations records. Operational & Reporting - Prepare concise daily and weekly reports using Excel and SQL extracts for the trading team. - Work with operations and settlement teams to resolve trade breaks and documentation issues. - Help automate repetitive tasks using Python scripts or spreadsheet macros to save time. - Keep an organised record of trade communications and compliance checks. Requirements Qualifications & Experience - Approximately 2 year(s) of experience in trading, market analysis, or a related financial role. - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field preferred. - Prior exposure to live markets or internship experience on a trading desk is an advantage. - Comfort with shift patterns and quick decision making during market hours. Hard Skills & Knowledge - Strong data analysis and quantitative skills, with regular use of Microsoft Excel for modelling. - Working knowledge of Python and SQL for data cleaning, simple models, and automation. - Solid understanding of market research, market trend analysis, and basic economics. - Familiarity with risk management concepts and position monitoring practices. Soft Skills & Qualities - Clear communicator who writes short, actionable trade notes and escalation messages. - Detail oriented, able to reconcile numbers and spot inconsistencies quickly. - Curious and coachable, willing to learn from seniors and adapt processes. - Calm under pressure with good time management during live market windows.