Graduate Trader

Onyx Capital Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking Trader Analysts to join their Trading team. Candidates should hold a STEM degree and have a strong interest in trading and financial markets. Responsibilities include trading support, liaising with the back office, and collaborating on trading strategies. The position starts with a 6-month training contract, with performance-based progression to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with up to 3 years of work experience.
• Experience in programming is desirable but not essential.
• Relevant experience in academic and work history.

Responsibilities

• Carry out trading support tasks including trade entry and reconciliation.
• Liaise with back office on desk projects.
• Assist in future and OTC executions.
• Collaborate on research and development of trading strategies.
• Work with Onyx Advisory business on trader notes.

Skills

Strong interest in trading and financial markets

Excellent quantitative skills

Analytical problem solving

Resilience

Agility

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree, ideally from a STEM discipline

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

Overview

Onyx Capital Group was founded, by traders, on the principles of expertise, vision and excellence. The company has rapidly grown to command across the entire spectrum of oil derivative products. Our aim is not just to be market leaders but to build a unique franchise that continuously pushes boundaries. We know that our success is derived from a total commitment to pursue excellence in both our people and our technology which we heavily invest in.

We are currently hiring for individuals with a strong work ethic and desire to creatively and actively apply themselves within our Trading team. You will need to provide clear and demonstrable reasoning for why you want to be a trader.

Our most successful employees show the following characteristics:

• Entrepreneurial
• Resilient
• Agile
• Taking-ownership
• A relentless sense of pursuing accelerated progression
• Strong interest in trading and financial markets
• Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thrive in fast-paced and competitive environments

As a prospective candidate you need to be able to back up all of the above key attributes with relevant experience in your academic track record, previous work experience as well as any extracurricular hobbies and personal interests.

We’re looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree, ideally from a STEM discipline
• Recent graduate with up to 3 years of work experience
• Experience programming in Python, R, C++ or similar languages is desirable but not essential

Job responsibilities

• Carry out trading support tasks including trade entry, reconciliation on a daily basis
• Liaise with back office to work on desk or firm-wide projects
• Help with future and OTC executions
• Work with the traders on research, development, and implementation of new trading strategies
• Collaboratively work with the Onyx Advisory business on producing trader notes and trading reports
• Investigate potential profitable strategies to new products

All of our Trader Analysts join Onyx on a 6-month training contract initially, with progression to a permanent contract thereafter, based on performance.

We are looking for individuals who are able to start within the next 1-2 months.