Traders Assistant – Major Oil Firm, London. £35-40k base recruitment

Our client is global oil major trading across the barrel. They seek to appoint an oil Traders Assistant in their Central London office to support trading performance on their derivatives desk. Working alongside the best physical and paper based traders in the world you will have an immense exposure to this area, which is the best way to progress your own career into trading should you so desire.

On a day to day basis you will directly improve the firms trading performance by rapidly analysing relevant information, and monitoring trader position and PL – suitably advising them. Time is critical in this process, where you will have first hand exposure to the drivers behind trader and company performance.

The role demands an extremely bright candidate with an impeccable academic record from a top university. With some experience in a commercial and analytical role from a leading commodity house, financial institution or energy company, you should be able to demonstrate strong technical skills and analytical capability. Quantitative and relevant modelling skills are also required, with knowledge of Excel, CBA, C++ and Matlab.

My client offers fantastic career potential on a global scale. With the rapid ability to move up the career ladder our client helps support the long-term career goals of ambitious candidates. Their salaries, bonuses and packages are some of the best in the industry. Interested? Then apply without delay to find out more.