Junior Trader

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Artisan Partners in London is looking for a Junior Trader to join the International Trading Desk, a full‑time onsite role that offers early exposure to European equities within a global buy‑side environment. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of relevant experience or internship exposure in trading or markets, a strong interest in capital markets, and a proven ability to stay precise and organized in a fast paced setting. Bloomberg experience and advanced Excel skills are preferred, and you should excel at clear written and verbal communication while collaborating with Senior Traders, Portfolio Managers, and Analysts. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight day‑to‑day desk support, market monitoring, blotter maintenance, and a demonstrated drive to learn and contribute. Artisan Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

Artisan Partners has an immediate opportunity for an Junior Trader to join our International Trading Desk in London. This role provides early exposure to European equity markets within a global buy-side trading environment, supporting and learning from experienced traders and investment professionals.

Location: London, UK

Responsibilities

The candidate is expected to:

• Provide day-to-day support to Artisan’s International Trading Desk, with primary coverage of European markets
• Monitor market activity and global news, preparing concise market summaries and trade-related rundowns for the desk
• Maintain the trading blotter, including trade entry, compliance review, broker confirmations, and trade booking
• Partner closely with Senior Traders, Portfolio Managers, and Analysts, acting as a trusted point of coordination across the investment platform
• Update and maintain Bloomberg portfolios and trading analytics
• Monitor commission budgets and assist with trade-related reporting
• Support the preparation of quarterly trade cost analysis
• Deliver on ad hoc requests from Portfolio Managers and/or Analysts

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong interest in capital markets and investing
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience or internship exposure (trading, investments, markets, or related fields)
• High level of motivation, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Bloomberg experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Privacy Notice for California Applicants

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. Artisan Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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