Junior Trader

DUDOK; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breakfast allowance

Gym access

Travel allowance

Lease-a-Bike

Team events

Job summary

Barak Capital Market Making in Amsterdam seeks a curious Junior Trader to support all aspects of our trading desk operations. You will help execute algorithmic trading, monitor positions, and ensure systems run smoothly in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

We value a STEM or Econometrics degree, Python or Java knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• University degree in STEM or Econometrics.
• Strong interest in trading and financial markets.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and math skills.
• Working knowledge of Python or Java.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute algorithmic trading in accordance with the trading desk’s objectives.
• Monitor and reconciling trading positions consistently throughout the shift.
• Perform post-trade analysis on a variety of algorithmic trading strategies.
• Assist quantitative traders in performing research for new trading strategies.
• Continuously monitoring trading systems, ensuring they operate efficiently with minimal downtime or disruption.
• Acting as a first line of defense in troubleshooting and resolving technical and operational issues during trading activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

STEM or Econometrics degree

Tools

Python

Java

Job description

As a Junior Trader, you will support all aspects of trading desk operations. We are looking for creative, analytical, and driven early-career professionals eager to learn and grow in an innovative and dynamic environment.

Job Description

• Executing algorithmic trading in accordance with the trading desk’s objectives.
• Monitoring and reconciling trading positions consistently throughout the shift.
• Performing post-trade analysis on a variety of algorithmic trading strategies.
• Assisting quantitative traders in performing research for new trading strategies.
• Continuously monitoring trading systems, ensuring they operate efficiently with minimal downtime or disruption.
• Acting as a first line of defense in troubleshooting and resolving technical and operational issues during trading activities.

The Right Candidate

• University degree in STEM or Econometrics.
• Strong interest in trading and financial markets.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and math skills.
• Working knowledge of Python or Java.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and a team-first mindset.

Please note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position. To manage expectations, we are currently only accepting applications from candidates who already hold valid working rights in the Netherlands and are currently based in the country.

Benefits Include

• Breakfast and daily meal allowance
• Access to our gym facilities
• Travel allowance (if applicable)
• Participate in Lease-a-Bike program
• Happy hours and team events

About the workplace

Barak Capital Market Making is a technology-driven proprietary trading firm and an official market maker on major exchanges worldwide. Our Amsterdam office, established in 2021, is a new venture to expand our trading knowledge across Europe. We are a team of ambitious traders, researchers, and developers who believe that the fusion of mathematics, technology and people is the key to creating efficient, fair, and transparent markets. At Barak, we don't just follow market trends – we use data-driven predications to stay ahead of them.

Scope of employment

Form of employment: Temporary employment