Junior Trading Manager

Queenstown, OVERSEAS, New Zealand

As part of our Queenstown team, you'll collaborate with trading strategists, analysts, developers, and programmers. Your responsibilities will include monitoring electronic trading activities, providing valuable end-user feedback on performance, and reporting bugs and issues to contribute to software optimization and machine learning advancements.

At Liger Trading NZ, we're a proud member of a well-established global organization with a track record of success in electronic trading on major exchanges. Since establishing roots in New Zealand in 2019, we've been committed to both local and global growth, supporting initiatives like the Liger Leadership Academy, our not-for-profit organization focused on reinventing 21st century education.

What do we look for in our ideal candidate? You should have:

• A passion for financial markets and cutting-edge technology.
• A competitive spirit with a strong team-player mentality.
• Ambition to grow within the role and a dedication to excellence.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking abilities with a focus on the bigger picture.
• Effective communication skills.
• Diligence and a structured approach to tasks.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays in an office-based environment.

If you're enthusiastic about trading and have graduated within the past year, we encourage you to reach out. We're seeking candidates with a master's or diploma degree who have acquired relevant experience through internships, student positions, study programs, or similar avenues.

Application closes 17th of May - Starting date not  later than 3rd of June. 

Please note that we're unable to sponsor candidates, and we're specifically seeking New Zealand citizens or Residence Visa holders.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive team invested in your training and career development.
• Exposure to financial markets at the forefront of electronic trading.
• Unique career opportunities with potential discretionary bonuses.
• Quarterly team-building activities such as rafting, skiing trips, and jet boating.
• A fantastic lifestyle location in Queenstown.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in trading and join a dynamic team, apply now to become a part of Liger Trading NZ!