Junior Futures Trader: Live Markets, Research & Strategy

Life Trading PTY LTD.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flat structure

Collaborative environment

Work-life balance

Professional development

High impact

Social events

Employee recognition

Job summary

Life Trading is seeking a Junior Futures Trader for our London office to join a hands-on team involved in live futures trading, quantitative research, and strategy optimization. You will work closely with traders, developers, and researchers to improve trading systems and execution quality, while contributing to new trading ideas in a fast-moving environment.

Remote positions are considered for the right candidate and flexibility to work US market hours from London is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of futures trading experience
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Clear communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support live futures trading and desk coverage
• Analyse market behavior and improve trading systems
• Collaborate with traders, developers and researchers on new tools
• Assist in strategy development and backtesting
• Follow exchange rules and risk/compliance frameworks

Skills

Trading experience

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

Life Trading is seeking a Junior Futures Trader for our London office to join a hands-on team involved in live futures trading, quantitative research, and strategy optimization. You will work closely with traders, developers, and researchers to improve trading systems and execution quality, while contributing to new trading ideas in a fast-moving environment.

Remote positions are considered for the right candidate and flexibility to work US market hours from London is required.