JUNIOR TRADER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Published: Dec 30, 2025 - The Junior Trader has experience in energy trading or supply, particularly within gas and power markets, and is proficient in using ETRM systems. This role requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, a solid understanding of European energy markets, and the ability to interpret risk models, negotiate deals, and identify profitable opportunities. The trader also demonstrates excellent problem-solving abilities, intercultural communication skills, and fluency in both Italian and English to operate effectively across teams, countries, and functions.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Junior Trader Resume
- Trade Execution
- Order Booking
- Market Monitoring
- Data Analysis
- Risk Management
- Derivative Pricing
- Trade Reconciliation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Pricing Strategy
- Excel Reporting
- Team Collaboration
- Client Communication
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Attention Detail
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Proactive Mindset
- Adaptability
Summary of Junior Trader Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Finance with 2 years of Experience
- Experience in the Bunker Trading industry.
- Able to converse in Mandarin fluently.
- Must have results-oriented, good people skills, able to develop and maintain good supplier relationships.
- Willingness to commit long hours.
- Must have a pleasant personality, meticulous, positive and committed.
- Ability to multitask in a highly stressed and fast-paced environment.
- Good team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work in a multicultural environment and ability to interact effectively with individuals of all levels in the organization.
- Professional presence and absolute integrity.
2. BS in Physics with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in bulk commodity trading, experience within the renewable energy sector.
- Business development experience.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to speak native or fluent English, other European languages.
- Good understanding of Incoterms 2020.
- Ability to team player who can also work on their own initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure, organise and prioritise.
- Must have an outgoing dynamic personality with a ''can-do'' attitude to get the job done.
3. BA in Economics with 1 year of Experience
- Experience with VBA or other scripting languages like C, C++, Python, or Lua.
- First experience in trading skills.
- Able to drive execution and accountability.
- Must have outstanding arithmetic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to be well-balanced and rational by character.
- Strong communicator and team player.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Able to learn to trade financial products from some of the most experienced traders in the business.
4. BS in Mathematics with 3 years of Experience
- Prior work experience in the financial industry.
- Experience in trading or risk management, or treasury.
- Background knowledge of Fixed Income and Money Market Products.
- Experience in FX/IR derivatives, Fund Transfer Pricing, cash flow forecasting, liquidity metrics, cash management and intraday liquidity management.
- Knowledge/experience in Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBi BI, Python, or market data applications.
- Able to self-starter, as well as a committed team player with good interpersonal skills and enjoy the challenges of a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work under pressure and quickly assess the risk vs. reward of a trade/decision.
- Able to think critically thinker capable of understanding complex numerical and analytical processes with attention to detail.
5. BS in Computer Science with 2 years of Experience
- Strong background in Math, Financial engineering etc.
- Must have Analyst experience.
- Strong familiarity with the trading environment and commodities business.
- Willingness to work night trading hours.
- Strong in analysis.
- Must have programming skills like SQL, MATLAB, VBA and Python.
- Working knowledge of Thomson Reuters Eikon, Power BI, MS Office, and Bloomberg.
- Fluent in English.
6. BA in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience
- Knowledge and understanding of financial markets, particularly Asian FX and interest rates.
- Experience in a global treasury managing a corporate FX exposure or in an institutional trading environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluent in English required, Mandarin.
- Must have self-motivation and good organizational skills.
- Able to work autonomously, results-driven.
- Able to communicate and work closely with support functions, particularly Treasury, Legal, Credit and other business unit traders.
- In-depth knowledge of banking and financial markets with a particular understanding of the regulatory environment.
7. BS in Industrial Engineering with 4 years of Experience
- Prior work experience in Trading/Supply in energy markets using ETRM systems (experience in Gas and Power Trading or Supply activities in energy companies or investment banks).
- Good knowledge of European gas and power markets and competitor environment.
- Ability to use this knowledge to negotiate deals, manage risks and identify opportunities.
- Proficient in utilizing and interpreting risk models and market analyses.
- Must have analytical and/or quantitative skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, strongly oriented to results in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent intercultural skills to act across functions, countries and businesses.
- Good team player, able to build and maintain a network of contacts internally and externally.
- Fluent Italian and fluent English.
8. BS in Econometrics with 3 years of Experience
- Experience in the financial industry with trading and brokerage experience.
- Must have CSC, CPH and DFOL or equivalent.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of the financial industry and investment products.
- Hands-on experience writing and testing code in Python, SQL and JavaScript (and documenting work).
- Previous Forex experience.
- Previous experience with the Bloomberg platform.
9. BS in Mathematics with 2 years of Experience
- Strong interest in working within the cryptocurrency industry as a trader.
- Experience working in a Financial Services and/or data-focused role.
- Previous experience working in the Middle Office/Trading Ops role.
- Ability to be a detail-oriented and problem-solving individual.
- Ability to use databases.
- Ability to do basic data analysis in Python.
- Ability to program and perform data analysis in Python in combination with a variety of other data manipulation technologies, including Excel.
- Experience in cryptocurrency and/or high-frequency trading.
10. BS in Statistics with 1 year of Experience
- Experience as a Junior Trader in medical supplies, especially disposable gloves.
- Sales, relationship management, or procurement experience.
- Strong numerical and economic background.
- Good team player with impressive interpersonal skills.
- Able to possess initiative, self-motivation, good leadership and teamwork.
- Able to service-oriented and hands-on person with a never-say-no attitude.
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and receive a call from the client after working hours.
11. BS in Computer Science with 2 years of Experience
- Able to speak fluent English.
- Able to use and interpret data to refine activities.
- Able to stand back and review data/information to see the 'big picture'.
- Able to use logic and reasoning to appraise situations.
- Able to anticipate opportunities and risks.
- Able to build rapport quickly with colleagues and customers.
- Able to negotiate effectively with customers to maximise margins.
- Able to effectively collaborate with colleagues to achieve results.
- Able to manage and respond quickly to changing/competing priorities.
- Highly organized, able to independently plan own time.
- Able to present and clearly communicate information in speaking and writing.
- Able to use Excel, Outlook, Word and other MS Office products to a high standard.
- Able to undertake effective research.
12. BA in Business Administration with 1 year of Experience
- Work experience in the finance and/or economics field.
- Ability to be detail-oriented, organized and have excellent documentation skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Working knowledge of the ICE Options Analytics program.
- Knowledge of programming languages, Python, Java, and C++.
- Highly self-motivated individual.
- Able to work dynamic, time-sensitive environment.
13. BS in Physics with 2 years of Experience
- Fluent in the Portuguese language.
- Relevant LATAM experience in a trading, research, investment banking, or consulting role.
- Strong understanding of Derivatives.
- Demonstrated consistent success in working closely within a team environment.
- Highly driven and self-starting.
- Able to handle high-pressure situations.
- Excellent analytical, numerical reasoning, written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to problem-solving.
- Experience working with large quantities of data, both in Excel as well as familiarity with database systems such as SQL.
14. BS in Finance with 3 years of Experience
- Must have an interest in working within the cryptocurrency industry as a trader.
- Experience working in a Financial Services and/or data-focused role.
- Must have cryptocurrency, high-frequency trading and/or derivatives market experience.
- Extensive experience using Python, in combination with a variety of other data manipulation technologies, including Excel.
- Knowledge and experience in mathematical modelling of big data, data mining and machine learning.
- Experience in trading (listed) options.
- Great communication skills.
- Must have an entrepreneurial mindset who can work independently.
15. BA in Economics with 2 years of Experience
- Strong interest in financial markets.
- Excellent communication skills with other team members and staff.
- Good numerical skills.
- Good emotional intelligence.
- Experience in financial markets or other areas of finance.
- Able to be punctual and professional at all times.
- Must have reliability, responsibility and stress resistance.
- Relevant work/internship experience in proprietary trading or a hedge fund.
- Must have a passion for learning VBA, Python and Linux, with working knowledge.
16. BS in Statistics with 4 years of Experience
- Relevant work experience from buy- or sell-side.
- Experience or keen interest in Delta One products, ETFs, Options and/or Cryptocurrencies.
- Proficient in Python and quantitative analysis.
- Experience working in a Linux environment.
- Good command of spoken and written English.
- Able to be flexible to support non-EU shifts on a temporary basis.
- Product knowledge of FX, Listed Derivatives, and OTC Foreign Exchange.
- Able to work hard, quick learner and a flexible team player.
- Able to work at flexible hours, who can multitask in a fast-paced environment and with a high level of client service and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience in a remittance company as an FX trader.
17. BS in Physics with 3 years of Experience
- Experience working within the marine fuels markets in a commercial Sales, Business development, or trading capacity.
- Must have a desire to work in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment with the support of Senior traders within the business.
- Understanding of basic trading and supply processes within the Bunker/marine fuels sector.
- Fundamental knowledge of the shipping markets, key ports, analytics, and hedging.
- Fluent in English (additional European Languages).
- Experience with MS Excel analytical tools.
- Must have attention to detail, excellent numerical skills.
- Must be computer-literate, with familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
18. BS in Industrial Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Able to assist senior traders with monitoring daily US equities order flows.
- Able to execute US equities orders from institutional clients.
- Able to work as a liaison between Mirae NY and HQ in Seoul for any trade settlement/operational issues.
- Must have FINRA Series 7,57, and 63 within a reasonable amount of time.
- Able to execute equities for institutional clients under the guidance of a supervisor.
- Good understanding of the digital landscape, programmatic technologies, in addition to commercial aspects of advertising.
- Previous professional experience in DSP Trading at a Trading Desk.
- Able to be proactive, collaborative, and able to identify opportunities and solve.
19. BS in Econometrics with 1 year of Experience
- Strong math aptitude, numerical and quantitative analysis skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently while fostering external professional relationships.
- Must have an entrepreneurial self-starter ready to work in a fast-paced and competitive team environment.
- Must have a desire to learn about financial markets and economic theories.
- Must have programming experience.
- Strong mathematical background, like mathematics, statistics, econometrics, finance, or computer sciences.
- Strong interest in option trading and financial markets, demonstrated through attended courses at university and trading (work) experience.
- Experience with VBA or other scripting languages like C, C++, Python, or Lua.
- First experience in trading.
20. BS in Finance with 2 years of Experience
- Must have detailed knowledge of Excel.
- Ability to be detail-oriented, focused, self-motivated and team-oriented.
- Ability to multitask accurately under tight time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate optimally at all levels.
- Ability to dedicate to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives.
- Must have an inherent desire to strive for excellence.
- Must have an open mind to new ideas and a receptiveness to feedback.
- Strong familiarity with Python or another coding language.
- Must have a robust mathematical skillset.
- Able to demonstrate an affinity for trading (perhaps through an internship, research, personal activities, etc.)
21. BA in Economics with 1 year of Experience
- Knowledge and trading experience in options and/or convertible bonds.
- Must have BBG and Excel familiarity.
- Knowledge of Python, VBA, R, JavaScript, SQL, and or C# or similar.
- Basic Exposure to non-BBG data sources.
- Previous experience with the foreign exchange market.
- Willingness to develop yourself and deepen knowledge in the forex trading area.
- Fluent in Polish, intermediate knowledge of English (B1).
- Good mathematical and analytical skills.
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