Junior Trader – Boutique Hedge Fund – £50-60k base + Bonus

A boutique, high performing hedge fund, are looking to make a newly created ‘Junior Trader’ hire.

Working directly for the Head Trader, the hire will run a remit that is broad – he/she will manage prime broker relationships, all trade breaks & issues, PM limits & requests, performance & risk reports, oversee execution etc. The hire will also regularly work on a wide range of projects for the Head Trader. The intention is for the hire to gradually take on more trading responsibilities before progressing into an outright trader role (within 2yrs).

We are looking for candidates with 2-5yrs experience in an operations / middle office / trader assistant role, with ambitions to move towards being a trader. We can only consider buy-side specialists with a strong passion for and understanding of financial markets. Candidates must have advanced excel, with any VBA, SQL or Python skills extremely beneficial.

The role will pay an entry £50-60k base salary. Being part of the front office bonus pool, the total comp can be very attractive for a high performer.