Junior Futures Trader (US Market Hours)

Life Trading; 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 a growing proprietary trading company with offices in London and Sydney. We combine disciplined execution, quantitative research, and technology-driven trading across global futures markets.

Our culture is relaxed but high-performing, with a flat structure that values accountability, collaboration, and work-life balance.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Junior Futures Trader to join our London office, working US market hours. This is a hands‑on role combining live futures trading, quantitative research, and strategy optimisation within a fast‑moving and collaborative environment.

You’ll work closely with traders, developers, and quantitative researchers to improve trading systems, analyse market behaviour, and contribute to new trading ideas and execution improvements.

Remote positions considered for the right candidate

Your Mission at Life Trading

Trading

• Manage risk as part of a 24-hour global trading team
• Monitor and adjust parameters across proprietary trading systems
• Support live trading operations and desk coverage
• Contribute to trading performance and execution quality

Research & Strategy Development

• Research macroeconomic themes and market‑moving events
• Participate in market briefings and idea generation discussions
• Perform data analysis using Python and Microsoft Office tools
• Conduct market microstructure analysis using proprietary backtesting frameworks
• Assist in improving trading systems and strategies
• Analyse strategy performance metrics and support software UAT
• Collaborate with developers and quantitative researchers on new tools and features

Other Responsibilities

• Follow company values, policies, and operational standards
• Adhere to exchange rules, risk frameworks, and compliance obligations
• Support operational and administrative tasks as required

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years’ experience trading futures markets or working within a trading environment
• Availability to work US market hours from our London office
• Strong interest in global macro and futures markets
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Python capability or strong interest in developing these skills
• Ability to multitask in fast‑moving market environments
• Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail

Bonus Points For

• Experience within a proprietary trading or quantitative trading environment
• Exposure to systematic or algorithmic trading strategies
• Experience with market microstructure analysis
• Basic C++ knowledge or willingness to learn
• Interest in improving trading tools, systems, or processes

Benefits

At Life Trading, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset. We offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Reflecting your experience and contribution
• Flat Structure: Direct access to decision-makers and real influence
• Collaborative Environment: Work directly with experienced traders and developers
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible and supportive culture
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and growth opportunities
• High Impact: Ability to directly influence trading outcomes and strategy development
• Social Events: Team activities and company events
• Employee Recognition: Celebrating individual and team success