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FalconX

Derivatives Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented and driven junior trader to join our New York-based team. This is a full-time, in-person role covering trading operations from Monday through ...

FalconX

Derivatives Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented and driven junior trader to join our New York-based team. This is a full-time, in-person role covering trading operations from Monday through ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior trader in the United States is $26.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Junior Trader assists senior traders in executing trades, analyzing market trends, and managing financial portfolios. They monitor market activity, research investment opportunities, and help develop trading strategies. Junior Traders typically work in fast-paced environments such as investment banks, hedge funds, or proprietary trading firms. Strong analytical skills, risk management abilities, and a solid understanding of financial markets are essential for this role.

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Junior Trader - Currency Swap, Options

Junior Trader - Currency Swap, Options

BizTek People, Inc.

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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We are looking for a junior trader who is eager to succeed in interest rates\/derivatives markets. The desk market\-makes interest rate options (swaptions, cap\/floor, Bermudans, exotics, etc) and cross\-currency swaps (interest rate swaps of Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, Oceania and LatAm, etc), Candidate needs an established presence in the industry, with a long track record of achieving ambitious budgets. She or he will be in charge of shadow\-pricing client trades, booking trades plus managing hands\-on trading tools. Client flows, hedge market risks and portfolios to generate alphas must be handled. Other factors:
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Bachelor degree from an accredited college
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1\-3 years of trading experience is plus, but not required
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A passion for financial markets and interest rate products.
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Ability to absorb and learn quickly.
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Attention to details.
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Bilingual Japanese is a plus
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Excellent communication and interaction with clients, brokers and sales staff.
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Ability to think for yourself and solve complex issues. Excellent academic performance, especially in mathematics and computer science, and\/or experience in the trading industry is a big plus.
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Experience in trading any assets and\/or formulating trading strategies is also favorable for this position.
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