Aug 08, 2024

Graduate Trader - Expression of Interest

Trading

Job Description

Stay Informed about Future Opportunities!

Our 2024 Graduate Trader positions are now filled, but some great opportunities will be available again in 2025.

If you are interested in staying updated about the future opportunities you can submit your application through this expression of interested.

Onboarding

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 will do as a Graduate Trader

  • Maintain trading positions and manage daily trading operations together with your team
  • Optimize and automate (quantitative) trading strategies and other daily processes
  • Work together with other teams to implement technical improvements on your desk
  • Work together with other teams to ensure daily operations are dealt with efficiently

What you need to succeed

  • University degree, preferably with a STEM background
  • 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

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Campus Recruitment team at campus.recruitment.europe@flowtraders.com

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.