Trading Assistant

BlueCrest Capital Management

Overview of the Team/Department Emerging Markets team consists of over 30 Portfolio Managers with offices in NY, London, Geneva and Singapore. The team trades a variety of instruments, mostly Rates, FX, Credit and other derivatives, across Asia, Ceemea and Latam, to profit from market themes and opportunities as they arise. The Singapore office consists of more than 10 experienced Portfolio Managers with a strong track record in Emerging Markets Asia macro trading. More about the role The Trading Assistant role provides an opportunity to work closely with Portfolio Managers and interact directly with market makers and sales people. Duties and Responsibilities: * Following the markets, sourcing the best liquidity and executing trades for Portfolio Managers. * Providing market colors and highlighting news/market movers that help Portfolio Managers to make trading decisions. * Booking deals, monitoring positions, and ensuring the integrity of positions held in the system. * Liaising between the trading desk and support functions (middle/back office), as well as external counterparties. * Managing projects that improve desk efficiency as and when they arise Experience Required * Working experience in sales/trading roles from sell-side banks, or execution roles from buy-side funds, with good understanding of EM Asia rates and FX market dynamic * A degree from a reputable university with a demonstrated interest in investment products, in particular, rates, FX and derivatives. * Strong multi-tasking skill – able to prioritise and manage several different tasks at once, and strong organisation skills. * Have an excellent eye for detail and be very thorough in the checks and processes. * Good communication skills, as the role would require constant liaisons with Portfolio Managers, internal support functions and external counterparties. * Good analytical and Excel spreadsheet skill, as the role would require ad-hoc projects and spreadsheet buildings to enhance the efficiency of daily work. * While the desk will provide guidance, the role requires someone who can perform independently and can step up and take on increased responsibilities over time.     BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality.

MOO

MOO set out to shake up the world of print back in 2006. And we’ve come a long way since. Today we’re a 400 + strong team (we’re thinking of getting matching jackets) who create print and digital products for companies of all sizes – from Google and AirBnB to the guy who makes those amazing prints you found at a craft fair.    Our global HQ is in London, UK, while we also have premises in Dagenham. In the US, you’ll find us in Boston, MA, as well as East Providence, RI and Denver, CO.   We’re making new and exciting things – and we could really do with your help.  The Trading & Merchandising team is on a mission to keep our site performing at its best every single day. We are responsible for creating an exceptional onsite customer experience - from SEO optimization and promotional support to managing campaigns and landing pages - and turning those interactions into real results for the business. Working at the intersection of product, brand, and commerce, we ensure our site journeys are seamless, engaging, and consistently drive the growth of moo.com. We are looking for a highly organized and data-driven Trading & Merchandising Assistant to help ensure our websites consistently deliver a seamless and engaging experience for our customers. This role is vital to our Ecommerce success, as you will work closely with CRM and Paid Media teams to monitor site performance, execute promotional campaigns, and help translate insights into improved customer journeys. We’re looking for someone detail-oriented, organised, and proactive. You enjoy working with data, following processes, and making sure things are set up correctly. You’re happy liaising across teams, managing multiple tasks, and supporting projects that improve how products appear and perform on site. An interest in e-commerce, digital products, or online retail and a creative "can-do" attitude will help you thrive in this role. Previous experience is great however we’re also interested in hearing from you if you are looking to get into the field.

IMC

As a trader assistant, you’ll get a first-hand experience of what it’s like to work at IMC during your studies while adding value as an integral part of IMC’s trading team. It’s your chance to show us what you’re capable of, both analytically and as a teammate. You’ll be responsible for your own projects, with support from our skilled traders and engineers where needed. This is a unique opportunity to develop yourself professionally and to build that ‘can do’ mindset.   YOUR CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * Support our trading teams by analysing data and building tools to make the trader’s life easier * Collaborate closely with IMC’s traders and engineers * Learn about the trading industry, what it is like to be trader and have the freedom to find your niche * Receive guidance from a dedicated mentor and the opportunity to build valuable connections with other full-time employees   YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES * In your penultimate year of study in mathematics, physics, econometrics, or a related quantitative field at a university in the Netherlands graduating in 2026 or 2027 * Experience in Python is required * Outstanding analytical skills * A genuine interest in financial markets (no prior knowledge or experience is required) * Available to work part-time (20-hours per week) in the IMC Amsterdam office for at least 6-months   Please note that the nine-month cool-down period still applies if you have applied for a Trading position within the last nine months. We encourage you to focus on further developing your skill set before reapplying. About Us IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.