Junior Discretionary Trader

£120,,000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Juior Discretionary Trader About role: As a Junior Discretionary Trader, you'll work closely with senior traders, receiving hands-on training and mentorship. You'll assist in daily portfolio monitoring, maintenance, and hedging, collaborating with quantitative researchers to enhance trading strategies across a range of Asset classes. Responsibilities as a Junior discretionary Trader: • Support senior traders in tracking and adjusting portfolio positions daily • Collaborate with researchers to identify and evaluate trading opportunities • Prepare reports on profit and loss as well as risk exposure • Assist in hedging strategies and execute trades that require careful handling Qualifications needed for Junior Discretionary Trader: • Recent or soon-to-be graduate with relevant coursework or experience • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, CS, Economics, Finance) • Strong programming skills, preferably Python • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment