Graduate Options Trader: Mentored Trading & Market-Making

All Options; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Profit sharing

29 vacation days

Well-being allowance

In-house meals

Bicycle plan

NS Business Card

Option to work from abroad

Job summary

A trading firm in Amsterdam is looking for a Graduate Trader to join their team. You will undergo a six-month training program that includes mastering options theory and hands-on market-making experience. Responsibilities include pricing options on listed financial instruments, managing trading positions, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in a quantitative field, a strong interest in trading, and excellent analytical skills. Enjoy competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and benefits like vacation days and well-being allowance.

Qualifications

• Master's in STEM, Statistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance, or related fields.
• Willingness to learn programming and improve trading strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for trading and gather market information.
• Price and trade options on listed financial instruments.
• Manage daily trading positions and collaborate with teams.
• Research profitable opportunities and improve the company's technology stack.

Skills

Interest in trading and financial markets

Exceptional numerical skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication abilities

Teamwork abilities

Education

Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

Job description

A trading firm in Amsterdam is looking for a Graduate Trader to join their team. You will undergo a six-month training program that includes mastering options theory and hands-on market-making experience. Responsibilities include pricing options on listed financial instruments, managing trading positions, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in a quantitative field, a strong interest in trading, and excellent analytical skills. Enjoy competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and benefits like vacation days and well-being allowance.