Life Trading is a growing proprietary trading company with offices in London and Sydney. We combine disciplined execution, quantitative research, and technology-driven trading across global futures markets.
Our culture is relaxed but high-performing, with a flat structure that values accountability, collaboration, and work-life balance.
We're looking for a Junior Futures Trader to join our London office. This is a hands-on role combining live futures trading, quantitative research, and strategy optimisation within a fast-moving and collaborative environment.
You'll work closely with traders, developers, and quantitative researchers to improve trading systems, analyse market behaviour, and contribute to new trading ideas and execution improvements.
- Manage risk as part of a 24-hour global trading team
- Monitor and adjust parameters across proprietary trading systems
- Support live trading operations and desk coverage
- Contribute to trading performance and execution quality
- Research macroeconomic themes and market-moving events
- Participate in market briefings and idea generation discussions
- Perform data analysis using Python and Microsoft Office tools
- Conduct market microstructure analysis using proprietary backtesting frameworks
- Assist in improving trading systems and strategies
- Analyse strategy performance metrics and support software UAT
- Collaborate with developers and quantitative researchers on new tools and features
- Follow company values, policies, and operational standards
- Adhere to exchange rules, risk frameworks, and compliance obligations
- Support operational and administrative tasks as required
- 1–3 years' experience trading futures markets or working within a trading environment
- Strong interest in global macro and futures markets
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Python capability or strong interest in developing these skills
- Ability to multitask in fast-moving market environments
- Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Experience within a proprietary trading or quantitative trading environment
- Exposure to systematic or algorithmic trading strategies
- Experience with market microstructure analysis
- Basic C++ knowledge or willingness to learn
- Interest in improving trading tools, systems, or processes
At Life Trading, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset. We offer:
- Competitive Compensation: Reflecting your experience and contribution
- Flat Structure: Direct access to decision-makers and real influence
- Collaborative Environment: Work directly with experienced traders and developers
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible and supportive culture
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and growth opportunities
- High Impact: Ability to directly influence trading outcomes and strategy development
- Social Events: Team activities and company events
- Employee Recognition: Celebrating individual and team success
