Financial Markets Trainee Traders

Due to our continued success we are looking to strengthen our derivatives trading department with the appointment of financial markets trainee traders to trade financial instruments

Minimum education to A-level you will be articulate and professional, confident in using your own initiative. You will be able to build lasting business relationships very quickly and must be an excellent closer.

The Company

Knights Capital Markets (KCM) is an arm of Knights Capital LLC specialising in trading global derivatives (Contracts for Differences - CFDs). KCM has offices in London, UK and Lagos, Nigeria.



Our mission is to provide efficient and effective discretionary and non-discretionary services for clients wishing to buy and sell global stocks, trade major/ minor currency pairings (Forex) and commodities such as Gold, Silver, Platinum and Oil.



Performance is what defines success in the investment and trading world. Thus, one of our primary goals is maintaining and sustaining a high level of performance and growth. We provide tailor made trades to suit our clients, creating wealth and delivering positive returns under all market conditions.



The Role



You will be responsible for managing and trading funds in global markets through financial instruments these include Contract for Differences (CFDs) and Spot Forex. You will be expected to work efficiently in a high pressured and target environment.



Your duties include:



· Analysing financial instruments, executing trades and monitoring positions.

· Generating profits from trades executed.

· Implementing risk management strategies.

· Functioning as an effective challenger and debater of investment ideas.





Although the list below is not exhaustive, the role involves the following:



SKILLS REQUIRED:

Excellent telephone manner is paramount

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work to daily deadlines and ensure targets are met

Strong numerical skills

Time management



PERSONALITY TRAITS:

Target-orientated

Tenacious

Confident

Honest

Diligent

Conscientious

Reliable



FOR: A professional and highly successful investment company with a good reputation.

The Person

You'll be a strong communicator, creative in your thinking with a shrewd commercial brain.

On a personal level, we are looking for a well organised person with strong communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to meet deadlines. The combination of tactical and strategic responsibilities will appeal to an astute Trader looking for a broad based role at the heart of a dynamic business.

Ideal candidates are individuals with good understanding of the global financial markets with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets on a consistent basis. We are offering extremely competitive base salary and commission for successful candidates.



If you have the skills, drive, ambition to succeed in this role, together with a natural competitive streak and a hunger to earn a great salary, then please send your C.V. detailing why you have the necessary attributes to [email protected]

Applicants will be required to take a aptitude test.