Graduate Trader

Onyx Capital Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Greater London seeks motivated candidates for a Trader Analyst position. The role involves trading support tasks, collaboration with traders on new strategies, and requires a strong STEM academic background. Ideal candidates are resilient, analytical, and have a keen interest in trading and financial markets. Prior programming experience in Python, R, or C++ is a plus but not essential. The initial contract is for six months with prospects for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with up to 3 years of work experience.
• Experience programming in Python, R, C++ or similar languages is desirable.
• Programming experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out trading support tasks including trade entry and reconciliation.
• Liaise with back office on desk or firm-wide projects.
• Help with future and OTC executions.
• Work with traders on research and implementation of new trading strategies.
• Collaborate on producing trader notes and trading reports.
• Investigate potential profitable strategies.

Skills

Entrepreneurial

Resilient

Agile

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Interest in trading

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM

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.

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.

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, 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 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.