Purpose of the Role An exciting opportunity for a junior trader to join a dynamic Derivatives Trading team.
This role offers incredible growth potential and exposure to financial markets, making it ideal for an individual eager to build a career in the derivatives market.
The candidate will work alongside senior traders, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of trading, with the goal of becoming an independent and capable trader.
Key Responsibilities Trading Support: Work closely with senior traders to understand and support the day-to-day trading process.
This includes learning how trades are executed, how strategies are developed, and how risk is managed.
Market Intelligence: Provide high-quality, asset-class-specific market intelligence to clients, helping them make informed decisions in the derivatives market.
Proactive Revenue Generation: Focus on generating revenue by identifying market opportunities, taking the initiative, and proactively engaging with clients and market developments.
Order Execution: Manage and execute orders with precision, ensuring each trade is handled with accountability and professionalism.
Research & Analysis: Generate and distribute market intelligence and ongoing research reports to support the trading desk.
Develop bespoke research products and new trading ideas.
Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings, answering queries and providing updates on market conditions and trading opportunities.
Team Collaboration: Engage in team discussions, attend morning meetings, and collaborate on strategies to ensure effective execution and a cohesive working environment.
Required Qualifications Tertiary qualification with a solid understanding of Statistics and Economics.
Completion of the JSE trading exams (RPE) is advantageous.
Strong Excel skills; any additional programming skills (e.g., Python, VBA) are a bonus.