FAQs
What is the location of the Junior Trader position?
The Junior Trader position is based in London.
What type of trading strategies will the Junior Trader be involved with?
The Junior Trader will execute orders across Fixed Income relative value and volatility strategies.
What are the primary responsibilities of a Junior Trader at Capstone?
Key responsibilities include executing orders, managing risk, overseeing portfolio activity, improving desk automation, participating in quantitative research, and contributing to strategy discussions.
What is the required experience for this position?
Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in a trading or risk-taking environment.
What fixed income products should candidates be familiar with?
Candidates should have execution experience in all major fixed income products, including bonds, swaps, cross-currency, and swaptions, with a deep understanding of volatility products.
What type of background is preferred for this role?
A background in a hedge fund, investment bank, or asset manager, in roles such as sales, trader, analyst, or strategist is preferred.
Is experience with programming necessary for this position?
Yes, familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, or VBA) is preferred.
What qualities are important for the Junior Trader to possess?
Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and effective communication skills in a collaborative, team-oriented environment are important.
Will the Junior Trader be involved in reporting?
Yes, the Junior Trader will support the preparation of daily and periodic PnL, risk, and customized reporting.
How important is networking within the banking community for this role?
An established network within major banks operating in Japan and ex-Japan Asia is considered an important qualification.