Graduate Trader

Flow Traders is looking for Graduate Traders to join our growing Trading team in New York. The ideal candidate is driven by their competitive spirit and passionate about the financial markets. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business.  We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capacities. If you aim high, the sky is the limit!

What You Will Do

As a Graduate Trader, you will begin your career at Flow with an extensive 4-month training program at our New York office. During this program, you will learn everything you need to know about our core business, the financial products we trade and the intricacies surrounding our trading processes, including pricing strategies and our proprietary trading systems. It will also include participation in trading simulations and quantitative classes hosted by our Senior Traders and Quantitative Researchers that will further strengthen your understanding of a Trader’s role in the financial ecosystem. After collaborating with your fellow graduate traders on a team project to conclude the training program, you will be assigned to an established trading desk based on your skills and interests. Gradually, you will take on more responsibilities, start monitoring markets and be able to make split-second decisions to contribute to the overall profitability of your desk!

What You Need to Succeed

• University degree, preferably in Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related
• Demonstrable interest in trading and global financial markets
• Understanding of financial products
• Proficiency in Excel, a keen interest in IT systems and an affinity for development languages
• Ability to deliver under pressure, with excellent mental arithmetic and analytical skills
• Ability to spot arising opportunities and the assertiveness to seize them
• An entrepreneurial mindset that thrives on creative problem solving
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Attracted to a fast-paced, team oriented work environment that offers great challenges and rewards
• Authorization to work in the United States without restrictions

Per the NYC Salary Transparency Law, the total compensation for this role includes a base of $150,000 plus annual discretionary variable remuneration.

This application is for our Fall 2025 start date. We highly suggest that you start your application process as soon as possible as the entire recruitment process can take between 4-5 weeks. If you need an expedited process, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].