Trader Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Junior Futures Trader
Life Trading —London
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- C++
Junior Prop Trader – US Equities (Performance-Based Role)
Atlanta Proptrading North —London
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Referral programme
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1d
Proprietary Trader – Global Prediction Markets
AP Capital —London
- From £5,000 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- Financial services
Quick apply
14d
Stock Trader
Lyes’s trade —London
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
9d
EU Sovereign Credit Trader (London)
AP Capital —London
- From £7,000 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Quick apply
14d
Quantitative Volatility Trader
Xantium Group —London
- £150,000 - £225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maths
- Bachelor's degree
- Python
FX Program Trader
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation —London
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
7d
OTC Cryptocurrency Trader
DRW —London
- Weekend availability
- Maths
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
11d
EM Rates Trader
Standard Chartered —London
- Sales
- English
- Maths
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Senior Gold Buyer / Precious Metals Trader
Dan Jewellers Ltd —London
- £26,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- In-person
- Negotiation
Quick apply
10d
Precious Metal Trader, Global Markets Department (Work Location: Hong Kong)
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited —London
- £24,420.00 - £58,777.42 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
3d
Proprietary SHFE Arbitrage Trader
Koch Minerals & Trading —London
- English
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
EMEA Macro Trader
Wellington Management —London
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- SQL
- Analysis skills
Algorithmic Trader
Wintermute Trading —London
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Python
- Relocation assistance
Quantitative Trader
Old Mission —London
- Computer Science
- Java
- C++
- Life insurance
Metals Trader
Macquarie Group Limited —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
4d
Experienced Crypto Trader – Funded Account – Now Hiring (London, United Kingdom)
Trading Careers —London
- Remote
- Profit sharing
Equity Swaps Trader – EMEA, Assistant Vice President, Onsite
State Street —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Intraday Algo Trader
Macquarie Group Limited —London
- Full-time
- English
- C++
- Python
EU Sovereign Credit Trader
AP Capital —London
- English
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree

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Junior Futures Trader

Life Trading
London

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Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
C++
Communication skills
Python

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About Us

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.

About the Role

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.

Your Mission at Life Trading

Trading

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 & Strategy Development

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

Other Responsibilities

Follow company values, policies, and operational standards
Adhere to exchange rules, risk frameworks, and compliance obligations
Support operational and administrative tasks as required

What We're Looking For

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

Bonus Points For ✅

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

Benefits

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

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Junior Prop Trader – US Equities (Performance-Based Role)

Proprietary Trader – Global Prediction Markets

Stock Trader

EU Sovereign Credit Trader (London)

Quantitative Volatility Trader

FX Program Trader

OTC Cryptocurrency Trader

EM Rates Trader

Senior Gold Buyer / Precious Metals Trader

Precious Metal Trader, Global Markets Department (Work Location: Hong Kong)

Proprietary SHFE Arbitrage Trader

EMEA Macro Trader

Algorithmic Trader

Quantitative Trader

Metals Trader

Experienced Crypto Trader – Funded Account – Now Hiring (London, United Kingdom)

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