Graduate Trader

AEJ Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AEJ Consulting Ltd is seeking a Junior Trader to join a specialist financial trading firm operating in global commodities markets. The role involves supporting daily trading activity, trade capture, and reconciliation, while working closely with traders on research and idea development.

You will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a demonstrable interest in financial markets; exposure to Python, R, or C++ is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear interest in financial markets and trading.
• Proactive, resilient and adaptable with ownership mindset.
• Exposure to programming or data analysis tools (e.g. Python, R, C++, or similar) is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily trading activity, including trade capture and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with operations and support functions on desk-level and broader initiatives.
• Assist with execution of exchange-traded and OTC transactions.
• Work alongside traders on research, analysis, and development of trading ideas.
• Contribute to internal market commentary and analytical reporting.
• Evaluate potential opportunities across new products and strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

Our client is seeking a Junior Trader to join their specialist financial trading firm operating in global commodities markets. The firm is active across a range of exchange-traded and OTC instruments and is focused on developing a scalable, technology-enabled trading platform.

The organisation places strong emphasis on professional development and operational excellence, offering a collaborative and performance-driven environment. Team members are encouraged to take initiative, develop commercially and contribute meaningfully within a fast-paced trading setting. The role offers structured onboarding, clear performance-based progression, and the opportunity to build a long-term career on a trading desk.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily trading activity, including trade capture and reconciliation
• Coordinate with operations and support functions on desk-level and broader initiatives
• Assist with execution of exchange-traded and OTC transactions
• Work alongside traders on research, analysis, and development of trading ideas
• Contribute to internal market commentary and analytical reporting
• Evaluate potential opportunities across new products and strategies

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Relevant professional experience
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities
• Clear interest in financial markets and trading
• Proactive, resilient and adaptable with a strong sense of ownership
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, performance-oriented environments
• Exposure to programming or data analysis tools (e.g. Python, R, C++, or similar) is advantageous but not required