Graduate Trader

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Trader Analyst. This role involves trading support tasks, collaboration on trading strategies, and requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a strong interest in trading and financial markets. Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or C++ is desirable. This is a full-time position starting on a 6-month probationary training contract.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with up to 3 years of work experience.
• Experience in programming is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrable interest in trading and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out trading support tasks including trade entry.
• Liaise with back office on projects.
• Assist with future and OTC executions.
• Collaborate on research and new trading strategies.
• Produce trader notes and trading reports.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Resilience

Agility

Ownership

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interest in trading and financial markets

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

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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.

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 or Master's 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 and daily reconciliation
• 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 for new products

All of our Trader Analysts join Onyx on a 6‑month probationary training contract initially, with progression to a permanent contract thereafter. We have start dates throughout the year, and encourage applications from those who can start immediately, as well as from 2026 graduates.

We are looking for candidates who are able to provide a clear and demonstrable explanation of why they want to work as a trader, particularly within an OTC setting. If your CV has no reference to trading or financial markets in any way, your application will not be selected for further consideration.