Graduate Trader

Flow Traders; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Continuous learning & development opportunities

Annual company trips and social events

Volunteer programs and charity support

Great global working locations

Wellness and healthy culture

Support for personal growth

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm in Amsterdam seeks a passionate Graduate Trader to join its vibrant team. The role includes a comprehensive 3-month training program covering essential trading processes and real-time decision-making. Candidates should hold a relevant university degree and possess strong analytical skills, a keen interest in financial markets, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a dynamic work environment that promotes continuous learning and provides various social activities and global rotation opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field, strong interest in trading.
• Proficient in Excel and interested in IT systems.
• Excellent analytical and mental arithmetic skills.
• Proficient in Excel; interest in IT systems; development languages.
• Excellent mental arithmetic and ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to spot opportunities and seize them.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and creative problem solving.
• Collaborative, with strong communication skills.
• Thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environment with challenges and rewards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive 3-month training program.
• Learn about core business, financial products, and trading processes.
• Monitor markets and make decisions to impact desk profitability.
• Collaborate with graduate traders on a team project.
• Assign to an established trading desk and take on more responsibilities.
• Monitor markets and contribute to profitability on your desk.

Skills

Interest in trading and global financial markets

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Ability to deliver under pressure

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team player

Creative problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics or related

Tools

Development languages

Job description

Job Description

Flow Traders is looking for Graduate Traders to join our growing Trading team in Amsterdam. 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 decisions to contribute to the overall profitability of your desk!

What you need to succeed

• University degree, preferably in (quantitative) Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics 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

What We Offer

No matter where you’re based, we offer great perks and benefits.

Attractive Compensation

Remuneration package comprised of a base salary and a discretionary variable component.

Continuous Learning & Development

Dedicated academy with endless personal and functional development opportunities.

Exceptional Events & Social Activities

Annual company trip, holiday parties, family and sports events. There is something for everyone!

Employee Foundation

Volunteer programs for employees and charity support initiatives through the Flow Traders Foundation.

Global Rotations Opportunities

Opportunities to work in different locations to support personal growth within the company and develop your career.

Great Global Locations

Vibrant working environments, furnished with lounges, bars, gaming areas and offering lunches and coffee.

Wellness and Healthy Culture

Active lifestyle promoted by offering sports, healthy food and wellbeing programs.

Working with Great Minds

Informal working environment, with a focus on direct and open communication, entrepreneurial spirit and a driven atmosphere.

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.