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Group One Trading

Trading Analyst Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Trading Analysts will be employed as option floor associates and receive a guaranteed salary during their time in the program, with the expectation that 'graduates' will go on to become Junior ...

Pennymac

Mortgage Trading Analyst

Westlake Village, CA · On-site

$55K - $85K/yr

As the Trading Analyst , you will also act as a junior supervised trader on the trading desk. The Mortgage Trading Analyst will: * Analyze collateral data for whole-loan trading and securitization

Eagle Seven

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Eagle Seven is seeking a Junior Trader who will be responsible for supporting all aspects of ... analysis on a variety of algorithmic trading strategies * Completing end of day PnL and position ...

Eagle Seven

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL

Eagle Seven is seeking a Junior Trader who will be responsible for supporting all aspects of ... analysis on a variety of algorithmic trading strategies * Completing end of day PnL and position ...

Eagle Seven

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Eagle Seven is seeking a Junior Trader who will be responsible for supporting all aspects of ... analysis on a variety of algorithmic trading strategies * Completing end of day PnL and position ...

Akuna Capital

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL

$145K/yr

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge ... Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills * The ability to communicate ...

Akuna Capital

Junior Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$145K/yr

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge ... Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills * The ability to communicate ...

Alger

Associate, Junior Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

Support the Trading Desk and Portfolio Managers with trade execution, portfolio monitoring, and ... Collect, organize, and analyze market, economic, company, and portfolio data to support investment ...

TransMarket Group

Senior Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

... trading softwares and strategies * Improve strategies and trade execution by performing post trade analyses and developing prediction models. * Manage a small group of dynamic Junior Traders and ...

DV Trading

Junior Trader - Fixed Income

Northfield, IL

$80K - $120K/yr

Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ... analysis. * Work closely with senior traders, research, risk, and operations teams. * Build and ...

DV Trading

Junior Trader - Fixed Income

Chicago, IL · On-site

Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ... portfolio analysis. * Work closely with senior traders, research, risk, and operations teams.

DV Trading

Junior Trader - Fixed Income

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ... analysis. * Work closely with senior traders, research, risk, and operations teams. * Build and ...

DV Trading

Junior Trader - Fixed Income

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an ... analysis. * Work closely with senior traders, research, risk, and operations teams. * Build and ...

Maven

Junior Floor Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

We are seeking a junior trader to join our Options Market Making trading team in Chicago in ... Day-to-day responsibility for scripts that support the trading activity * Analyse trading ...

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How much do junior trading analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior trading analyst in the United States is $32.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior trading analyst?

To thrive as a Junior Trading Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a solid foundation in finance or economics, and proficiency in quantitative analysis, typically supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with trading platforms, Bloomberg Terminal, Excel, and sometimes programming languages like Python or R is highly beneficial. Attention to detail, adaptability, and effective communication help you excel in dynamic trading environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for making informed trading decisions, minimizing risk, and collaborating with senior analysts and traders.

What is the difference between Junior Trading Analyst vs Trading Associate?

AspectJunior Trading AnalystTrading Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field; some certifications like CFA Level I beneficialBachelor's degree; similar certifications often pursued
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, trading floors, investment banksFinancial firms, trading desks, asset management companies
Job ResponsibilitiesMarket analysis, data gathering, supporting senior tradersExecuting trades, monitoring portfolios, client communication
Industry UsageCommonly used in trading teams, entry-level roleOften used interchangeably with Junior Trading Analyst, slightly more client-facing

The main difference between a Junior Trading Analyst and a Trading Associate lies in their focus and responsibilities. Junior Trading Analysts primarily support trading activities through analysis and research, while Trading Associates often handle trade execution and client interactions. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and certifications, and they are commonly found in trading floors and financial institutions.

What does a junior trading analyst do?

A Junior Trading Analyst supports trading teams by analyzing market data, monitoring trends, and helping to execute trades. They often assist with research, prepare reports, and use financial models to assess risks and opportunities. This entry-level role is crucial in helping the trading desk make informed decisions and maintain efficiency. Junior Trading Analysts typically work under the supervision of senior traders or analysts and are expected to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
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Junior Trading Analyst - Volatility Trading - Eclipse Trading

Eclipse Trading

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 120 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

We are looking for a sharp, data-driven individual who understands that the best trading models are born from the synthesis of rigorous research and live market intuition. This is not an ivory-tower role for pure number-crunching or detached theoretical modelling. Instead, you will work side-by-side with traders to codify their market intuition, convert abstract trading ideas into algorithms, and directly scale our competitive edge in production. This is an on-site role and this position is part of our global Quant and Integration team and will report to the Senior Trading Analyst of Quant and Integration.

This role is based in our Hong Kong office (relocation assistance and visa sponsorship will be provided for overseas candidates).

Responsibilities and Duties

  1. Perform quantitative analysis on the market to improve existing trading strategies and develop new ones
  2. Work with traders and quants to identify technical trading problems, conduct detailed research and deliver mathematical solutions
  3. Derive fair value and price sensitivity of financial instruments based on mathematical theory and statistical models
  4. Design and deploy automation tools to improve trading

What you offer

  1. 1-3 years of hands-on experience working on or with a high to mid frequency trading desk that specializes in volatility trading
  2. Experience working with parametric volatility models
  3. Smile decomposition into meaningful parameters
  4. Spot-Volatility correlation modelling
  5. Fitting optimal, bias and arbitrage free shapes
  6. Experience working with traders on optimizing and backtesting options portfolios/strategies.
  7. Long/Short relative volatility
  8. Dispersion/Partial dispersion
  9. Modelling Vol Beta/Correlation between different underliers
  10. Forecasting Realized Volatility and Skewness
  11. Event Vol pricing (earnings, macro, takeovers etc.)
  12. Term structure modelling
  13. Good command of spoken and written English
  14. Exceptional proficiency in Python and data analysis libraries
  15. A genuine curiosity about new, cutting-edge volatility research and a passion for turning theoretical research into profitable trading strategies
  16. A self-starter who can take an ambiguous trading problem, structure an empirical experiment, and deliver production-ready solutions independently
  17. A strong academic background in a quantitative or engineering discipline

What we offer

  1. The opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of the desk
  2. A close-knit team that values innovation, creativity, and professional growth
  3. Exposure to cutting-edge trading strategies and technologies in the volatility space
  4. A flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valued
  5. Work life balance within a multi-cultural environment

Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation.

We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

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