At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to trade futures and optimise strategies in real-time.
- Company: Life Trading, a fast-growing proprietary trading firm with a relaxed yet high-performing culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a flat structure and direct access to decision-makers in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on trading outcomes while collaborating with experts in the field.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years of trading experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
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, working US market hours. 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. Remote positions considered for the right candidate.
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
- Availability to work US market hours from our London office
- 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
Junior Futures Trader (US Market Hours) in London employer: Life Trading
Life Trading is an exceptional employer that fosters a relaxed yet high-performing culture in its London office, where Junior Futures Traders can thrive during US market hours. With a flat structure that promotes collaboration and accountability, employees enjoy competitive compensation, ongoing professional development, and a strong work-life balance, all while having the opportunity to directly influence trading outcomes and strategies. The company also values its people through social events and employee recognition, making it a rewarding place to build a career in trading.
