Sales Trader, Futures

CITIC Securities International; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CITIC Securities International in London is establishing a Futures & Commodities front-office desk at a formative stage. You will join the core team working with the Head of Futures to build client coverage, execution, and market‑making capabilities within strict risk limits.

The role blends hands-on LME trading with commercial client service, requiring strong analytical ability, market awareness, and a proactive, collaborative approach to grow a high‑performing desk and foster long‑term client

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, or a related field.
• Interest in financial markets and investing; relevant internship experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of US equity markets and market structure preferred.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of electronic trading, algorithms, and execution services.
• Python, VBA, SQL, or other data analysis skills advantageous.
• Strong client-service mindset and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn.
• Commercially aware with an interest in long-term client relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Assist senior sales traders in the execution of US equity orders for institutional clients.
• Monitor US market activity, news flow, corporate events, and trading volumes
• Provide pre-market, intraday, and post-market updates to internal teams and clients
• Help manage client order flow across exchanges, dark pools, and alternative trading venues
• Work closely with electronic trading, program trading, and execution consulting teams.
• Support trade booking, allocations, and post-trade enquiries
• Produce market commentary, trading analytics, and client reports
• Develop an understanding of US market structure, liquidity dynamics, and trading algorithms
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders including research, sales, trading, and operations teams
• Ensure all trading activity complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Analytical and quantitative skills

Excellent communication

Client relationship building

Collaborative team player

Interest in financial markets

Ability to thrive under pressure

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, or related field

Herramientas

Bloomberg

FactSet

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

SQL

VBA

Descripción del empleo

An exciting opportunity to join a newly established Futures & Commodities business in London at a formative stage. Working closely with the Head of Futures, you will be part of the core team building our front-office metals Sales & Trading capability from the ground up.

This role combines direct LME trading activity with commercial client coverage, execution, and market‑making within agreed risk limits. The successful candidate will have solid experience in LME metals (or closely related commodity futures) and be keen to grow their book of business, expand client relationships, and contribute to developing a high-performance desk.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Assist senior sales traders in the execution of US equity orders for institutional clients.
• Monitor US market activity, news flow, corporate events, and trading volumes
• Provide pre‑market, intraday, and post‑market updates to internal teams and clients
• Help manage client order flow across exchanges, dark pools, and alternative trading venues
• Work closely with electronic trading, program trading, and execution consulting teams.
• Support trade booking, allocations, and post‑trade enquiries
• Produce market commentary, trading analytics, and client reports
• Develop an understanding of US market structure, liquidity dynamics, and trading algorithms
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders including research, sales, trading, and operations teams
• Ensure all trading activity complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, or a related field
• Interest in financial markets and investing; relevant internship experience preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of US equity markets and market structure preferred
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar platforms
• Understanding of electronic trading, algorithms, and execution services
• Python, VBA, SQL, or other data analysis skills advantageous
• Strong client‑service mindset and relationship‑building skills
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn
• Commercially aware with an interest in long‑term client relationships