Junior Trader: Fast-Paced, Tech-Driven Desk with Growth

AEJ Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AEJ Consulting Ltd is seeking a Junior Trader for a specialist financial trading firm active in global commodities markets. The role supports daily trading, trade capture, and reconciliation while working on a scalable, technology-enabled trading platform.

You will join a collaborative, performance-driven team that emphasises professional development, structured onboarding, and clear progression, with opportunities to grow a long-term career on the trading desk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant professional experience.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear interest in financial markets and trading.
• Proactive, resilient and adaptable with ownership.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, performance-driven environments.
• Exposure to programming or data analysis tools (Python, R, C++ or similar) is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily trading activity including trade capture and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with operations and desk initiatives.
• Assist execution of exchange-traded and OTC transactions.
• Collaborate with traders on research, analysis, and development of trading ideas.
• Contribute to internal market commentary and analytical reporting.
• Evaluate potential opportunities across new products and strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Problem solving

Ownership mindset

Fast-paced environment

Interest in financial markets

Trading curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Python

R

C++

Job description

AEJ Consulting Ltd is seeking a Junior Trader for a specialist financial trading firm active in global commodities markets. The role supports daily trading, trade capture, and reconciliation while working on a scalable, technology-enabled trading platform.

You will join a collaborative, performance-driven team that emphasises professional development, structured onboarding, and clear progression, with opportunities to grow a long-term career on the trading desk.