Trader

Prodigal Capital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Prodigal Capital in Sydney is seeking an experienced Trader to manage execution and risk on a global, around-the-clock desk. You will handle real-time execution across Asian, European and North American sessions, exercising independent judgment on a rotating schedule.

The role requires prior trading experience, preferably in quantitative or multi-asset environments, and a degree in finance, economics, mathematics or a related field.

Qualifications

• Prior trading experience, ideally in quantitative or multi-asset environments.
• Degree in finance, economics, mathematics or a related field.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions and maintain discipline in live markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution and risk across global markets in real time.
• Contribute to workflows, tooling and processes the desk runs on.
• Autonomously manage execution and portfolio risk across Asia, Europe and North America sessions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical agility

Independent judgment

Structured autonomy

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Stability under pressure

Education

Finance, Economics, Mathematics degree

Job description

Ready to run a book with real autonomy on a global, around-the-clock desk?

• Manage trading execution and risk across global markets.
• Contribute to the workflows, tooling and processes the desk runs on.
• Competitive salary with performance bonuses.

Prodigal is a global quantitative trading firm that applies statistical strategies to global markets. Our relative value approach produces exceptional returns through a diverse portfolio of thoroughly tested, risk-controlled strategies.

We're looking for an experienced Trader to manage execution and risk on our global, multi-asset book. In this role, you'll manage real-time execution and portfolio risk, exercising judgment across markets on a desk that trades around the clock, covering Asian, European and North American sessions.

You'll operate largely autonomously on a rotating schedule, and you'll have genuine input into how our strategies are executed. Prior trading experience, ideally in quantitative or multi-asset environments, and a degree in finance, economics, mathematics or a related field are essential. Your impact will come from quick, sound decisions and the discipline you bring to live markets. This role will suit someone with the following traits:

• Exceptional analytical thinking: you understand and process complex information with ease.
• Natural numerical agility: complex calculations and data-driven decisions come naturally.
• Strong independent judgment: you're comfortable running a book solo and with minimal oversight.
• Steady composure: you consistently perform under pressure in live markets.
• Ownership mindset: you take responsibility for your shift and follow through on the detail.
• Comfort with structured autonomy: you welcome enough structure to keep things efficient, but work best with freedom.
• Clear communication skills: you get ideas across easily, especially in technical or high-paced discussions, and hand over cleanly between sessions.

Here, your expertise isn't siloed, you'll see real outcomes from your judgment, and your input on how the desk operates carries weight as the team grows.

If this resonates with you, we'd love to learn more about your trading journey and what you're looking for in your next step.