Winterflood Securities are currently recruiting a trader with 1-3 years’ experience in a trading environment to work within the Front Office alongside experienced Equity traders. This opportunity would suit a certified Dealer, or possibly Back/Middle Office professionals who hold a clear passion for Financial Markets and the commitment to pivot into the Front Office. Winterflood will support all successful applicants with access to industry training such as formal CISI Financial Regulation and Securities exams. Duties will include: Provide general day to day support to senior personnel and their designated desks Keep up to date with market themes and current global and macroeconomic news Develop an understanding of financial markets, products and services Adhere to compliance & legal requirements, industrial regulations, organizational policies and professional codes Assisting in managing client relationships and day-to-day customer support Trade execution using various trading strategies and tools of liquidity including but not limited to RSP, dark pools, algorithms and order board trading Build internal relationship with sales-traders, providing support around client orders Requirements 1-3 years professional experience in a Trading role covering the FTSE/SmallCap/MidCap market (desired) 2 years working in a Trading-adjacent function with interest in pivoting into Front Office Demonstrable active interest in Financial Markets Excellent academic record; educated to A-Level (or equivalent) and upwards Strong analytical / mathematical skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Quick learner, with ability to question and challenge Ability to multi-task, sometimes under pressure Ability to plan and prioritize workload Self-starter, initiative and motivated to achieve end goals Team player, with the ability to thrive working in close knit environment Benefits Competitive salary plus discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional well-being day Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year Pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution Sharesave scheme Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private health care via BUPA Employee Assistance Programme Discounted Gym Membership Variety of travel to work schemes Company benefits are provided on completion of either six months service, or a successful probation period whichever is sooner. Entitlement outlined above is in respect of full-time entitlement, and will be provided to part-time workers on a prorate basis in accordance with the relevant scheme rules. All benefits are subject to rules of the scheme and associated provider. The Company in its sole and absolute discretion reserves the right to discontinue, vary or amend any of the aforementioned benefits. At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. We appreciate that from time to time, recruitment agencies will have speculative CVs that they may wish to submit to our Talent Acquisition team in relation to a specific role. To avoid any ambiguity around fees, please note that speculative CVs received by Close Brothers, that have not been authorised in advance, by us, will be ineligible for an agency fee. Thank you.