Python Job: Junior Trader

• Exciting position – Financial Markets
• Sydney CBD location
• Attractive package

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Have you graduated with a Finance, Maths, Engineering, Science, Commerce or Economics degree?

Are you strong in applying mathematical and logical principles to trading?

Do you like the idea of trading high volume and with the latest technologies?

Then exciting opportunities exist within our organisation for Junior Traders looking to progress their career.

The Company

The Liquid Capital Group, founded in 2000 comprises one of the leading market makers in exchange traded derivatives in Europe and Asia. While core of the company is derivatives market making, we have expanded into other strategies across various asset classes building a varied firm. With over 100 employees, it is a dynamic trading group with offices in London, Sydney, Hong Kong and Chengdu. What sets us apart from others is that we allow employees to have a big impact as if they are at a small company, but at the same time we have the global reach of a large company allowing for scale and diversification. We use cutting edge technology and quantitative methods while maintaining our strong trading roots, giving us a unique position to provide deep and reliable liquidity in all market conditions.

The Role

The successful candidate will join an experienced trading desk to learn the market and progress to a Trader position. The role will be split between trading duties/execution and statistical data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce market analysis, keeping the desk aware of market sensitive news

Suggest trades and spreading opportunities to the desk that you notice on the screen and in the broker market

Support the Traders on your assigned desk

Accurately input trades

Pass on all information accurately from brokers

Person Specification:

1-2 years prior experience in Trading is desirable

Holds a tertiary degree in Finance, Maths, Engineering, Science, Commerce or Economics

Ability to code in Python is preferable

Excellent quantitative modelling is desirable but not essential

Excellent analytical skills

Statistically minded with effective problem solving skills

Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

Interest in trading and how the markets operate

The ability to multitask and effectively distribute attention to competing priorities

Excellent communication skills

Humility

At Liquid Capital you will work in a fast moving and entrepreneurial culture. You will share our desire to be the best at what you do in an environment where excellence and discipline are highly valued and recognized. You will be supported and developed by the business to be the best that you can be.

Only candidates with full Australian working rights will be considered for this position.