Are you passionate about financial markets, technology and innovation? Do you want to build a career at the intersection of Equities, Derivatives and Digital Assets?
As a Junior Trader – Multi-Asset, you will join a dynamic Trading team and benefit from a unique learning environment where you will work alongside experienced traders and gain hands-on exposure to global financial markets from day one. You will progressively develop your trading expertise across Equities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Listed Structured Products and Crypto-related instruments while learning how to deliver best execution to private banking clients. Beyond trading activities, you will play an active role in shaping the future of our Trading platform by contributing to initiatives involving automation, data analytics, Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation.
This role offers an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and intellectually curious individual looking to accelerate their development and grow into a fully-fledged trader within a modern, technology-driven environment.

What we offer

A unique opportunity to launch your career in a multi-asset trading environment
Direct mentoring from experienced traders and investment professionals
Exposure to Equities, Derivatives, Crypto and Electronic Trading
Access to leading market platforms and technologies
A culture that encourages innovation, initiative and continuous learning
Opportunities to develop skills in AI, automation, data analysis and digital transformation
Flat hierarchies and direct access to decision-makers
A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where ideas matter
Clear development opportunities towards a fully autonomous Trading role

Job description/ key responsibilities

Learn the fundamentals of professional trading and best execution alongside experienced market professionals
Gain exposure to Equities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Listed Structured Products, IPOs, Crypto ETPs and other exchange-traded instruments
Participate in the execution lifecycle from order intake to market execution and post-trade monitoring
Monitor financial markets and contribute insights on market developments, opportunities and trading trends
Build relationships with Relationship Managers, brokers, exchanges, counterparties and Direct Access clients
Progressively take ownership of client order execution as your expertise and autonomy grow
Learn how traders source liquidity and interact with market participants to achieve optimal outcomes for clients
Contribute to projects related to trading technology, execution platforms and workflow optimisation
Explore and implement innovative solutions leveraging AI, automation and data analytics
Work closely with Trading, Operations and IT teams to develop more efficient and scalable processes
Challenge existing ways of working and contribute ideas that improve the client and trader experience

Professional experience & competencies

No prior trading experience required; a first experience (internship, apprenticeship or up to 1-2 years) in a bank, broker or financial institution (trading, middle-office, back-office or sales) is an advantage
Exposure to exchange-traded products, electronic trading, crypto-assets, or workflow automation is a plus
Basic knowledge of equity markets, ETFs, Futures and Options
Interest in financial markets and crypto-assets
Notions of the private banking environment and regulatory framework
Good understanding of client service and willingness to develop client relationship skills
Analytical skills and ability to work with data

Personal competencies

Passionate about financial markets and eager to build a career in Trading
Curious, entrepreneurial and constantly looking to learn
Comfortable using technology and excited by innovation
Analytical and able to combine quantitative thinking with sound judgement
Resilient and able to remain focused in fast-moving market environments
Proactive, accountable and willing to take ownership
A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Committed to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism

Language requirements

Bilingual French / English is essential, both written and spoken; additional languages are a plus

IT Skills

Strong user level in all common IT tools
Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel)
Knowledge of programming (R or Python) is an advantage
Knowledge of Bloomberg is an advantage (training will be provided)
Experience with execution platforms (Bloomberg EMSX, TSOX, TradingScreen or similar) is a plus

Education

University degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics or a related field

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