Graduate Energy Trader: Real-Time Markets (Manchester)

Volcore; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Volcore in Manchester is seeking traders to make quick, accurate, and profitable real-time trades in energy markets. The role requires monitoring positions 6am–11pm with a rotating shift pattern; work typically 5 days a week including one weekend day.

Starting salary is £34,000 plus a bonus scheme for high performers, with visa sponsorship possible after 13 months for right candidates. No prior energy or finance experience is required, and the team emphasizes learning, merit, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• No energy or finance expertise required; ability to learn quickly.
• Experience in advantage betting, poker, or real-time trading in other markets is a plus.
• Passion for trading with a competitive, collaborative mindset.
• STEM background with strong math, probability, and logical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Make quick, accurate, profitable trades in response to large amounts of real-time information.
• Continuously monitor and adapt trade positions to changing market conditions to mitigate risks.
• Propose new trading ideas and tools and work with the wider team to capitalise on new opportunities.
• Analyse market dynamics and system fundamentals, collaborating with the tech team to refine models and translate insights into actionable trading strategies.
• Uphold the integrity of the markets, complying with all internal and external policies and regulations.

Skills

Trading

Market analysis

Risk management

Mathematics

Team collaboration

Education

STEM background

Job description

Volcore in Manchester is seeking traders to make quick, accurate, and profitable real-time trades in energy markets. The role requires monitoring positions 6am–11pm with a rotating shift pattern; work typically 5 days a week including one weekend day.

Starting salary is £34,000 plus a bonus scheme for high performers, with visa sponsorship possible after 13 months for right candidates. No prior energy or finance experience is required, and the team emphasizes learning, merit, and collaboration.