Graduate Trader

Quant Blueprint LLC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow Traders is looking for Graduate Traders to join its Trading team in Hong Kong. This role involves a 3-month extensive training program at the Amsterdam office, focusing on trading processes, financial products, and market monitoring. The successful candidate will be competitive and passionate about financial markets.

Candidates should possess a university degree in relevant fields and show strong analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related.
• Demonstrable interest in trading and global financial markets.
• Understanding of financial products.
• Proficiency in Excel and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an extensive 3-month training program in Amsterdam.
• Learn about core business and trading processes.
• Monitor markets and make split-second decisions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to deliver under pressure

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Interest in trading and financial markets

Education

University degree in Finance, STEM, Economics or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Flow Traders is looking for students interested in being Graduate Traders to join our growing Trading team in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate is competitive, driven and passionate about the financial markets. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business. We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities.

What you will do

As a Graduate Trader, you will begin your career at Flow Traders with an extensive 3 month training program at our Amsterdam office. During this program, you will learn everything you need to know about our core business, the financial products we trade and the intricacies surrounding our trading processes, including pricing strategies and our proprietary trading systems. It will also include participation in trading simulations and quantitative classes hosted by our Senior Traders and Quantitative Researchers that will further strengthen your understanding of a Trader's role in the financial ecosystem. After collaborating with your fellow graduate traders on a team project to conclude the training program, you will be assigned to an established trading desk based on your skills and interests. Gradually, you will take on more responsibilities, start monitoring markets and be able to make split-second decision to contribute to the overall profitability of your desk!

What you need to succeed

• University degree, preferably in Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related
• Demonstrable interest in trading and global financial markets
• Understanding of financial products
• Proficiency in Excel, a keen interest in IT systems and an affinity for development languages
• Ability to deliver under pressure, with excellent mental arithmetic and analytical skills
• Ability to spot arising opportunities and the assertiveness to seize them
• An entrepreneurial mindset that thrives on creative problem solving
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Attracted to a fast-paced, team oriented work environment that offers great challenges and rewards