Market Analyst - Futures First

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Position Summary

Futures First offers a unique opportunity in Swansea to work in the world’s most stimulating, liquid, and well‑developed derivatives markets. This is an exciting challenge and an excellent opportunity for bright, analytical, highly motivated graduates to join a vibrant business and participate directly in today’s dynamic world markets.

Job Profile

We do not expect new joiners to have prior experience in financial markets, as we believe that your strong analytical skills and competitive desire, coupled with our first‑class training, will provide you with the perfect platform for future success.

After joining, new hires will participate in a structured and formal training program alongside colleagues, with classroom instruction followed by simulated and live market exposure.

Learning Topics

• Macroeconomics, monetary policy, fixed income and money markets
• International exchanges and derivatives
• Fundamental, technical and statistical analysis
• Risk management strategies
• Market psychology

Responsibilities

• Quantitative analysis of financial instruments on major exchanges
• Ensuring adequate protection for the daily markets
• In‑depth market analysis
• Risk management
• Development and maintenance of disciplined market plans
• Evaluation of economic and market trends using statistical tools

Qualifications

• Strong academics, degree‑educated or equivalent
• Preferable educational streams: commerce, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics and engineering

Desired Skills

• Ability to handle stressful situations and make informed decisions quickly
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Self‑motivated and committed to delivering results
• Disciplined and competitive
• Self‑confident with good communication skills
• A passion for financial markets
• Coding proficiency and quantitative skills are desirable

Employment start date: September 2026

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Sales

Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

Salary: £25,000.00 – £25,000.00