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Junior Trader

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be detail-oriented, organized, and thrive under pressure. Strong math skills, Python/SQL knowledge, and a keen interest in trading are essential. Teamwork and problem-solving abilities are key.
  • You will collaborate with senior traders, learn trading systems, make quick decisions, build models, analyze trades, identify opportunities, and coordinate with internal teams and OTC relationships.

Requirements

  • - Possess a strong work ethic and be able to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • - Detail-oriented, organized, diligent
  • - Maintain composure and communicate clearly under pressure
  • - Ability to succeed working as part of a diversified team
  • - Strong interest in trading and markets
  • - Strong understanding of math, probability, and statistics
  • - Working knowledge of Python and SQL
  • - Advanced aptitude for problem-solving and multitasking

Responsibilities

  • Work side by side with senior traders
  • Learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business
  • Make quick, informed decisions in real-time to manage risk and optimize trade execution
  • Build and maintain trading models, backtest new strategies, and initiate post-trade analysis
  • Enhance existing trades; identify and pursue new opportunities
  • Liaise between trading group, internal company departments, and OTC relationships
  • Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual's interests and specific skills

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the DV Energy division?

The DV Energy division specializes in trading crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and related energy markets across the US, Europe, and Asia.

What type of trading approaches will I learn as a Junior Trader?

As a Junior Trader, you will learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business.

Will I have the opportunity to work closely with senior traders?

Yes, you will work side by side with senior traders to gain valuable insights and experience.

What are some of the responsibilities associated with this role?

Responsibilities include making quick, informed decisions to manage risk, building and maintaining trading models, enhancing existing trades, and liaising between various departments.

Is prior trading experience required for this position?

While prior trading experience is beneficial, a strong interest in trading and markets, along with the required skills, is essential.

What technical skills are important for a Junior Trader?

A working knowledge of Python and SQL, along with a strong understanding of math, probability, and statistics, are important for this role.

What is the work environment like at DV Trading?

The work environment is fast-paced and high-pressure, requiring a strong work ethic and the ability to learn quickly.

How does DV Trading support employee development?

DV Trading encourages further responsibilities to be driven by the individual's interests and specific skills, allowing for personal and professional growth.

What qualities are important for success in this position?

Important qualities include being detail-oriented, organized, diligent, maintaining composure under pressure, and having strong problem-solving and multitasking skills.

Are there opportunities for advancement within the company?

Yes, there are opportunities for advancement based on performance and individual interests within the company.

Adapt, innovate and evolve

Finance
Industry
201-500
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 350+ people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser. We invest in exceptional individuals and empower them to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact on our organization. Engaging a diverse group of talented people from different cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds helps provide us with a competitive advantage that drives our success.