Junior Night Trader - DV Equities

DV Trading LLC; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm is seeking a Junior Trader for Asian Market hours. The role involves working closely with senior traders, managing risks, and building trading models. Candidates should have a strong background in mathematics and experience in trading. This full-time position requires a commitment to night shifts and offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a trading role.
• Ability to work night shift (Asian Market hours).

Responsibilities

• Work side by side with senior traders.
• Build and maintain trading models.
• Enhance existing trades; identify new opportunities.

Skills

Mathematics

Statistics

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Economics

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Title: Junior Trader – Asian Market Hours (Night Shift)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:
Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Responsibilities:

• Work side by side with senior traders
• Learn about proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business
• Real-time risk management in the form of trade entry and risk layoffs
• Build and maintain trading models
• Enhance existing trades; identify and pursue new opportunities
• Liaise between trading group, internal company departments, and OTC relationships
• Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual’s interests and specific skills

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a trading role
• A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering or related field
• Ability to work night shift (Asian Market hours)
• Strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Detail oriented, organized and diligent
• Strong understanding of math, probability and statistics
• Proficient with Excel and VBA
• Proficient with SQL, Python, and statistical modeling; other programming experience is a plus
• Advanced aptitude for problem solving and multitasking

DV is not accepting unsolicitedresumesfrom search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submitresumesin response to DV’s posted positions. Allresumessubmitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.