Posted 12 August, 2026
Junior Discretionary Trader
Anson McCade
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Vacancy detailJunior Discretionary Trader120,000 GBP70,000Onsite WORKINGLocation: Central London, Greater London – United Kingdom Type: PermanentOverviewMy client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitativestrategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for our clients. They have deepexpertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute their success to rigorous scientific research. As a technologyand data-driven firm, they design and build their own cutting edge systems, from high performance trading platforms tolarge scale data analysis and compute farms.Responsibilities Collaborate with senior traders and quantitative researchers to structure and evaluate new trading opportunities Generate PnL tracking and attribution reports based on trade ideas Monitor and analyze portfolio performance to generate risk reports Hedge books and allocate hedges appropriately Execute large or complex trades which cannot be automated due to complexity or liquidity constraintsQualifications Recent, or soon to be graduate, with relevant course work, internship, or other applicable experience orknowledge Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Engineering,Operations Research, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Finance Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with teammates globally Strong sense of urgency with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment Programming skills essential, with at least one major programming or scripting language, strong preference forPython.Reference: AMC/AHU/NW/JDT001#alhuApply for this vacancyYour CV will be sent to the selected department. At no time will your CV be sent outside of Anson McCade without your authorisation.*Mandatory field.Your name*Your surname*Your email address*I confirm I currently have the right to take full time employment at the location for which I am submitting my CVPlease state the locations where you currently have the right to take full time employmentAttach a file (Word or PDF only accepted)MessagePrior to submission of this form, the user acknowledges and accepts Anson McCade's Terms and Conditions of Use + Privacy Policy + Data Protection Compliance Statement* I acknowledge and accept TrustpilotOur OfficesVacancy searchSearch all the vacancies on Anson McCade Select a Practice Area Quantitative Research, Trading & Risk Digital + Analytics Information Technology + Cyber Security Business Change and Transformation + Strategy IT / Software Sales Internal Positions at Anson McCade
