Job Description
Would you like to work for a young international company and have the possibility to live abroad?
Are you ready to join an elite, dynamic, and successful trading team as a Graduate Trader?
UTR8 is a young and vibrant international company that was founded in 2011 as a proprietary trading firm by former partners of one of the leading firms in the business. Trading on own account and risk, we maintain a continuous market presence on many major exchanges around the world.
Because we are a relatively small company, we have a culture of friends and organize different activities together. Outside of work, our traders embrace life with gusto. Would you like to go skiing in the Swiss Alps, end your workweek on one of the many roof-top bars in Hong Kong, go wakeboarding on Lake Luzern or snorkeling in the Caribbean? This is possible at UTR8! We offer you the opportunity to work in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Hong Kong and the Caribbean.
UTR8’s highly experienced traders are not only the Champions League of the trading industry; they will teach you everything you need to know to become successful in this business. We believe that you learn on the job, expect a proactive attitude and you will be able to do your first trades within a few weeks. No classrooms, but an intensive in-house training. The job is demanding; we expect you to work hard, show dedication, be autonomous and are eager to learn. On the other hand, this job is very rewarding and so are we as a company!
If you think you have what it takes to join our elite team, we want to hear from you. We're looking for exceptional candidates who are not only highly skilled in trading, but who also possess the confidence, charisma, and adventurous spirit that define our existing team members.
Dare to live the life of your dreams while dominating global financial markets? Apply now and start your journey to unparalleled success and excitement!
What you will be doing:
Pricing and trading a range of financial instruments
• Managing execution and risk of trading portfolios
• Managing and optimizing daily positions and strategies
• Researching new market opportunities and developing new trading models
What we ask of you:
Recent graduate (maximum work experience 3 years)
• Master’s degree, preferably in Mathematics, Econometrics, (Quantitative) Finance,
Engineering or equivalent
• A passion for financial markets is a must, but no prior experience is required
• Excellent numerical, analytical and mathematical skills
• Competitive, collegial, ambitious, entrepreneurial, self-motivated and strong
communication skills
• Curiosity and eagerness to continuously learn and to be able to work under pressure
• Keen interest in IT systems in general, programming experience is a strong plus
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to work internationally on a regular basis
What we offer you:
A challenging and dynamic work environment with lots of opportunities
• Be part of a young and successful company
• A competitive salary and performance bonus
• 40 annual holidays
• Intensive in-house training
• International possibilities
Are you ready to launch your career at UTR8?
Submit your resume and job application to recruitment@utr8-group.com
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in our assessment process. This process has three
components:
• Mathematical tests and informal interview
• Interview with management
• Lunch with traders
UTR8
UTR8 is a young and vibrant international company that was founded in 2011 as a proprietary
trading firm by former partners of one of the leading firms in the business. Trading on own account
and risk, we maintain a continuous market presence on many major exchanges around the world.
Business
When trading we add liquidity to the global financial system and we focus on relative price
differences between products. By quoting products at the sharpest prices possible, better market
prices, and therefore efficient and transparent financial markets are being established. Trading
financial products requires excellent knowledge of the factors that affect prices of stocks, derivatives
and other products. The knowledge and experience present within UTR8 enables us to respond to
these factors in the best possible way.
Team and Culture
Our talented, experienced team has the drive to outperform in a results-driven world. We believe
working in a relaxed but focused atmosphere is one of the keys that make our success durable.
Therefore, maintaining our culture as core value is one of the three elements of our success.
Excelling in unique strategies and partnerships are the other two drivers on which our company is
built. Our headquarters are based in Hong Kong and we have operational offices in Utrecht (The
Netherlands), Baar (Switzerland) and obviously Hong Kong. In 2024 we will open our fourth office in
the Caribbean, after which there is no region in the world left to conquer!
Start as a graduate trader
UTR8’s highly experienced traders are the Champions League of the trading industry and we are
looking for talented candidates with a relevant university degree throughout the year that have the
potential to reach the same level, so if you feel you fit the profile, don’t hesitate to enter into our
recruitment procedure for graduates.
We believe that you learn on the job, expect a proactive attitude and you will be able to do your first
trades within a few weeks. No classrooms, but an intensive in-house training. The job is demanding;
we expect you to work hard, show dedication, be autonomous and are eager to learn. On the other
hand, this job is very rewarding and so are we as a company!
When you are ready, the world markets await you and you are invited to shape your future!
Please contact us at: recruitment@utr8-group.com