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Under this sector, you'll find all of our trading jobs.

Trading positions require tracking the markets and then buying and selling products, usually through technology. Trading careers are defined by both what products are traded (such as equities, foreign exchange, or commodities) and by the type of trader.

There are several different kinds of careers in trading:

Flow traders - These are people who buy and sell financial products for a bank's clients.

Proprietary (or "prop") traders - These are a carefully chosen group of higher level traders who trade the bank's own money.

Execution traders - These traders mainly place trades for analysts and fund managers.

Sales traders - These are a mix between salespeople and traders, recommending products to clients and executing any trades which have come about from their recommendations.

Trading roles have been significantly changed by the advance of technology over the last 10 years, but investment banks also hire people for separate electronic trading divisions.

Electronic trading has sped trades dramatically, dropped the cost of transactions and greatly increased transparency in the markets. Using algorithms - computer systems which make decisions on price, timing and size of an order - also shrank average trade sizes.

Automation has completely transformed the market from one where much human activity was required into one where the computers do most of the work in executing and processing trades. Due to this change, many traditional trading roles were eliminated. To balance this, electronic trading has created many new positions and careers in trading.

These new opportunities for finance jobs in trading include:

Quantitative analysts - Quants are brilliant at math, which is very important for gaining an edge in trading electronically. Quant jobs involve designing, developing and deploying execution algorithms with a mathematical approach to find investment opportunities and strategies in the market.

Consultants - It's the consultant's job to keep clients happy with services. Consultants create a number of statistical reports, such as transaction cost analysis and trade reports, to make sure clients are taking advantage of trading tools effectively. Consultants are also able to provide tips on improving performance.

Sales traders - It's the sales trader's job to perform the execution of trades for clients, while also offering a choice of the bank's e-trading products and helping a customer decide which one suits their needs. This position requires a mix of marketing and client relationship management. Banks also hire pure salespeople.

Market structure jobs - This position is defined by research; market structure professionals analyze reported regulatory changes and macro trends and create reports describing their possible effect on the trading environment.

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VP, Mutual Fund Financial Reporting JPMorgan Competitve Boston, MA, 02108 21 May 12

Please see the job description

Microstructure Quantitative Analyst Rimrock Associates, Inc. 150k-300k Jersey City, NJ 21 May 12

This individual will work closely with the Portfolio Managers and Quantitative Traders, and other trading res...

C++ Prop Trading Rimrock Associates, Inc. 150-300k New York, NY 21 May 12

Proprietary trading firm seeks talented up and coming C++ developer.

Fixed Income Sales Paul Mandel Recruitment strong draw + Commission (35-50%) New York, NY, 10001 21 May 12

Looking for senior Fixed Income Sales People covering Institutional Accounts. All products welcome - Bank wit...

Connectivity & Integration Specialist - Bloomberg Bloomberg NA UK-London 21 May 12

Bloomberg's Trading solutions business is enjoying an exciting period of growth and is currently seeking a dyn...

Electronic Spot FX Market Maker - Leading US Investment Bank - London, New York or Singapore GQR Global Markets Up to £160k GBP base (DOE) + competitive... UK-London 21 May 12

This is an immediate hire, interviews are to begin soon and early application is advised. GQR also welcomes te...

Front Office Trading Systems Developer C++ C# - Front Office Proprietary Trading Systems Technology - C# C++ Front Office Development Driven Team - Proprietary trading technology driven GQR Global Markets Up to $225,000 USD base (DOE) + competit... Chicago, IL, 60601 21 May 12

By using the most sophisticated and cutting edge methods this institution has earned its reputation as a leade...

Commodities Trading House in London Requires Quantitative Risk Manager for Team Head Role Selby Jennings Risk Team Base Salary - £100,000 + Bonus (30%+) &... UK-London 21 May 12

• Head of Methodology | Risk Modelling • London OR Germany • Base Salary - £100,000 + Bonus (30%+) & additio...

Market Risk – VaR – VP – Top Tier Bank Hudson Banking Excellent UK-London 21 May 12

My client, a global investment bank, is looking for an experienced Market Risk Manager to join its VaR reporti...

Interest Rate Quant Analyst Director position - NYC, USA Selby Jennings QRF Exceptional and Unrivalled Base Salary +... New York, NY, 10001 21 May 12

Our Client is a growing and dynamic investment bank that is seeking to aggressively expand in the fixed Income...

Senior Quantitative Analyst – Fixed Income (Credit or Rates) Exotics/Structured Products ITS-City Exceptional UK-London 21 May 12

We are seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join a prestigious Front Office structured products Modelling ...

Junior Portfolio Manager Mirage Recruitment Limited Highly Competitive plus bonus UK-London 21 May 12

One of the leading fixed income hedge funds in Europe is looking to strengthen its trading capability with the...

Execution Trader, Algo – Hedge Fund Aptitude Asia Excellent Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

A Hedge Fund is seeking for an Algo Execution Trader

Business Project Manager- Institutional Business Change- Investment Banking Oldbury Howard Limited To 800 per day UK-London 21 May 12

Project Manager, Institutional Business Change, Business Risk Mitigation, Investment Banking

Gasoline & Distillates Trader, Salary: Highly Competitive, (Oil, Energy, Products, Distillates, Gasoline, Switz, Central, Zug, Trading) Selby Jennings Commodities Highly Competitive Switzerland-Central Switzerland - Zug 21 May 12

A leading oil & energy house is seeking an experienced gasoline trader to join their products team. A success...

Director Level - US Domestic Crude Supply, Salary: Highly Competitive, (Business Development, Trading, Supply, Leasing, Crude, Texas, Houston, USA, US, Oil, Energy) Selby Jennings Commodities Highly Competitive Houston, TX, 77001 21 May 12

A market leading physical oil and energy house based in Houston is currently developing their crude team. The...

Condensates & NGL's Purchaser, Salary: Highly Competitive, (Condensates, Gas Liquids, NGL, Energy, Physical, Trader, Texas, Houston, USA, us Buyer) Selby Jennings Commodities Highly Competitive Houston, TX, 77001 21 May 12

A leading oil and energy company are looking for a physical condensates trader for their desk in Calgary. The...

Physical Sugar Trader/Sales, Brazil, Salary: Highly Competitive, (Sugar, Soft Commodities, Physical, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Trader, Sales) Selby Jennings Commodities Highly Competitive Brazil 21 May 12

A leading soft commodities house is developing their sugar team in Sao Paulo. They are seeking an experienced...

Fixed Income Trader Clearwater People Solutions £75,000+ UK-London 21 May 12

Our client, a well established trading organisation speacialising in in high-frequency trading are currently l...

Senior Oil Refinery Market Analyst Oil Recruitment Ltd Competitive UK-London 21 May 12

International Oil Trading Company is looking for a Senior Oil Refinery Market Analyst to join an expanding tea...

LME Sales – Base Metals, Metals, Singapore, Asia Selby Jennings Commodities Dependent Upon Candidate Singapore 21 May 12

My client is looking for a talented LME sales executive to join their expanding team in Singapore. They are a...

Equity/Long Short Portfolio Manager – Major Global Hedge Fund – Hong Kong Kaizen Finance Ltd Very Competitive - Bonus linked to portf... Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

My client is a major global multi-strategy hedge fund that is seeking a successful Equity Long/Short Portfolio...

*Urgent Hire* Credit Portfolio Manager – Distressed Debt/ Special situations Hedge Fund - Amsterdam Selby Jennings Strategy Highly Competitive + Sign on Bonus Netherlands-North-Holland 21 May 12

An Amsterdam Based Multi Billion Dollar Credit hedge fund seeks experienced individual for Credit distressed d...

Trading Technologist - Global Hedge Fund - Hong Kong Not Disclosed Competitive base + bonus + benefits Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

A leading systematic hedge fund seeks a talented front office developer to join their expanding trading techno...

Bond Trader - Systematic Hedge Fund - London Not Disclosed Industry Leading UK-London 21 May 12

One of the world's most prominent systematic Investment Firms is keen to hire an experienced Bond Trader to he...

Senior Special situations Portfolio Manager – Credit/Debt / Head Trader – Hedge Fund – New York Selby Jennings Strategy Highly Competitive + Sign on Bonus New York, NY, 10001 21 May 12

An extremely strong and highly competitive multi billion Dollar Hedge Fund are currently looking to add a Port...

Senior Compliance Manager - Securities Taylor Root Hong Kong Attractive Remuneration Hong Kong SAR 21 May 12

An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join this well regarded Securities firm as a Senior Compliance Manage...

Equities, FX and Arbitrage Systematic Traders / Portfolio Managers Needed! London, NY, Chicago, USA, UK, Asia, Global! Capital/AUM and Opportunities Available!! Stott and May Highly Competitive New York, NY, 10001 21 May 12

Several established prop houses and hedge funds are seeking established Equities, FX and Arbitrage systematic ...

Equity Market Neutral – Capital Available/Added AUM for Equity Market Neutral Traders with their own funds – Equity Market Neutral Stott and May Highly Competitive UK-London 21 May 12

Several Funds and Institutional Investors are currently looking for existing Equity Market Neutral focussed fu...

Quantitative Portfolio Manager- Mid-High Frequency FX- NYC Selby Jennings Strategy Competitive New York, NY, 10001 21 May 12

A leading hedge fund with an excellent reputation and a track record spanning two decades is looking to add a ...

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