Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity
With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices across five continents, we are a Fortune-100, Nasdaq-listed provider, connecting clients to the global markets. Our focus is on innovation, human connection, and delivering world-class products and services to all investors.
Whether you aim to build a career connecting retail clients to trading opportunities or to immerse yourself in institutional investing, The StoneX Group comprises four segments offering endless growth potential.
Commercial Segment: We prioritize authenticity and offer a comprehensive range of products and services, enabling direct client engagement in areas such as hedging, risk management, execution, clearing, OTC products, and commodity finance.
Position Purpose:
The Junior Trader (Cotton) will support the trading team as an initial step. You will learn about cotton specifications and trading, with the goal of participating in buying or selling markets in the future. This role requires patience, strong teamwork, and the ability to listen and understand various business aspects.
Responsibilities:
* Learn physical cotton specifications and values
* Maintain accurate costings
* Assist in executing trades in compliance with risk management guidelines
* Monitor market movements and analyze to identify trading opportunities
* Support senior traders in developing trading strategies and exploring new channels
* Keep precise records of physical and derivative trades
* Collaborate with trading and back-office teams to improve trading practices and customer service
* Participate in weekly trading calls and provide insights based on analysis
* Negotiate and build relationships with local suppliers
* Follow up on contracted deliveries and uptake results
Qualifications:
* University degree, preferably with an economic and trading background
* Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
* Good knowledge of trading platforms, ideally Fintrade
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong customer service skills and experience with data management tools and office software
* Ability to work in a fast-growing environment, maintaining motivation and contributing to business success
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