Graduate Trader

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.
• Exceptional numerical, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

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.
• Continuously monitor the market to identify profitable opportunities.
• Contribute to building and enhancing the company’s codebase and 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

Trading systems

Job description

As a Graduate Trader, you will undergo an extensive six-month training program that combines advanced theory with hands‑on market‑making experience.

Your journey includes:

• First 4 Weeks: Mastering the fundamentals of options theory, trading systems, and tools through engaging lectures and hands‑on shadowing sessions led by our experienced traders.
• Next Phase: Putting your knowledge into action by managing a limited portfolio under the close guidance of a mentor trader, complemented by continuous coaching, training, and performance monitoring.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare for the trading day, know what is happening in the market & products traded. Gather information on risk and payoff characteristics of options and translate this into correct volatility pricing.
• Be responsible for pricing and trading options on listed financial instruments.
• Manage and optimize daily trading positions.
• Collaborate with trading teams and software developers to adjust pricing variables and system settings based on current market conditions.
• Continuously monitor the market to identify and research profitable opportunities.
• Contribute to building, maintaining, and enhancing the company’s codebase and technology stack.

Your Profile:

• A Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field: STEM, Statistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance (or related fields)
• A strong interest in (option) trading and financial markets, supported by relevant coursework or experience.
• A willingness to learn new skills, such as programming (Python), and a commitment to researching and improving trading strategies.
• Exceptional numerical, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to innovate.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills

Why Join All Options?

At All Options, we offer a dynamic role with room for growth, collaboration, and recognition. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, 29 vacation days, and perks like a well‑being allowance and in‑house meals. Celebrate success with monthly drinks and festivities, and take advantage of our bicycle plan, NS Business Card, and the option to work from abroad.

Apply Now!

If this sounds like your next challenge, submit your CV and cover letter. Our interview process ensures we find the right fit—and if it’s a match, we can’t wait to welcome you to the team!

Available start dates:

1 April or 1 September 2026

Please apply to only one of our graduate roles. If you apply to both, we will assign you to one recruitment process, as candidates cannot take part in both processes simultaneously.