Junior Trader

Job description / Role

Compensation

$200,000 - $250,000 USD + performance related bonuses.

Location

Onsite working location: Dubai, Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Type

Permanent

About the Company

My client is a leading hedge fund with a strong emphasis on scientific research, data, and collaboration. With proprietary platforms, vast data infrastructure, and global reach, they operate at the forefront of modern trading.

Role Overview

As they continue to grow their execution team globally, they are hiring junior traders to support their proprietary trading business - with an initial focus on commodities, particularly energy markets, and a clear path to broader asset class exposure over time.

What You'll Do

• Monitor live trading activity and system performance during assigned shifts
• Use and improve execution tools and perform post-trade analysis
• Collaborate with strategy owners and provide insights into market dynamics and liquidity
• Ensure all systems and data pipelines are ready for the trading day
• Conduct manual trade execution for systematic and discretionary strategies (ad hoc)
• Participate in longer-term projects to help expand systematic and discretionary trading capabilities

What They're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (e.g., computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics)
• Programming experience in at least one major language (Python, C++, Java, etc.)
• Prior exposure to power or gas markets is a plus though not a hard requirement
• A strong interest in finance and trading
• Clear communicator and global team player
• Fast learner with a proactive mindset and strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a high-speed, high-stakes environment