Junior Futures Trader (US Market Hours)
Life Trading · London, London, United Kingdom
Posted 15 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Life Trading's roles stay open a median of 64 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Life Trading's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Life Trading
- high 3 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 4 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-06
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Life Trading's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Life Trading.
About this role
As a Junior Futures Trader at Life Trading, you will engage in live futures trading while collaborating with traders, developers, and quantitative researchers to enhance trading systems and strategies. Your role involves managing risk, monitoring trading parameters, conducting market research, and performing data analysis using Python and Microsoft Office tools. You will also participate in discussions to generate trading ideas and improve execution quality in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Life Trading as an employer.
What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- The role involves a hands-on approach which may require quick decision-making under pressure.
- No specific salary range mentioned, which may affect compensation expectations.
- The position requires collaboration with various teams, which may suit those who thrive in a team-oriented environment.
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Listed by Life Trading on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-06. PitchMeAI is not the employer.