Junior Trader

Capstone; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm is seeking a Junior Trader in London. Candidates should have 2-5 years of trading experience, particularly in Fixed Income products. Responsibilities include executing orders, managing risk, and participating in quantitative research. Strong communication skills and proficiency in programming are essential for this role, aimed at driving success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a trading or risk-taking environment.
• Execution experience in all major fixed income products.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language.

Responsibilities

• Execute orders across Fixed Income strategies during Asia hours.
• Manage orders and monitor risk.
• Assist in improving desk automation and trade workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Effective communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Order management systems

Risk management systems

Python

R

VBA

Job description

Overview

We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. You will, too.

Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC ("Capstone") is a global asset manager, dedicated to exploring alpha opportunities in derivatives and complementary strategies that persist across market cycles. With approximately $11.0 billion of AUM (as of July 1, 2025) and 326 employees, Capstone is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Stamford, Los Angeles, Boston, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Milan, Texas, and Maryland. Since 2004, through strategic insight, market-leading expertise, and advanced technology, we have sought to anticipate and harness the complexities of world markets, creating unique opportunities for our clients, team, and industry.

Job Description

Capstone is currently looking for a London based Junior Trader to join one of our Fixed Income pods.

Responsibilities

• Execute orders across Fixed Income relative value and volatility strategies during Asia hours
• Contribute to qualitative analysis through constant communication with key stakeholders in the dealers’ community
• Manage orders and monitor risk
• Oversee daily portfolio activity, including troubleshooting PnL discrepancies
• Assist in improving desk automation and trade workflows
• Participate in quantitative research and analysis projects
• Contribute to strategy and idea generation discussions
• Support the preparation of daily and periodic PnL, risk, and customized reporting

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a trading or risk-taking environment
• Execution experience in all the major fixed income products, bonds, swaps, cross-currency, swaptions. Deep understating of volatility products.
• Background in a hedge fund, investment bank, or asset manager (e.g., sales, trader, analyst, or strategist)
• Experience with order and risk management systems
• Established network within major banks operating in Japan and ex-Japan Asia
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, or VBA)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment