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Junior Discretionary Trader

Squarepoint Capital · London

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
82 days
Squarepoint Capital's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Squarepoint Capital's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Squarepoint Capital
high
94 stale, 1 reposted of 94 open
Hiring momentum
104 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Squarepoint Capital's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Squarepoint Capital.

About this role

As a Junior Discretionary Trader, you will work closely with senior traders and quantitative researchers to assist in maintaining portfolio positions and executing trades. Your responsibilities will include daily portfolio monitoring, generating performance reports, and participating in risk management activities. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in fundamental analysis, research, and trading strategies across various asset classes.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
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 Squarepoint Capital as an employer.

What you need

  • Recent or soon to be graduate with relevant coursework, internship, or applicable experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or related field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Finance
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate globally
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Programming skills in at least one major programming or scripting language, with a strong preference for Python

What you get

  • Minimum base salary of $150,000 if located in New York
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses
  • Eligibility for health, dental, and other wellness plans
  • 401(k) contributions

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed for locations outside New York
  • Role may involve complex trade execution due to liquidity constraints
  • Focus on recent graduates may limit experience diversity on the team

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Listed by Squarepoint Capital on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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