Junior Trader
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
As one of the worlds leading independent global investment firms Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If youre looking for challenging work intelligent colleagues and exposure across a global footprint come explore your potential at Invesco.
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
Health & wellbeing benefits
Parental Leave benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
The candidate will join the FICC (Fixed Income Currency and Commodity) Trading team which is responsible for executing a broad range of over-the-counter and exchange-listed financial instruments on behalf of Invescos global investment teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced traders while gaining exposure to global derivatives markets across rates foreign exchange and equity products. The successful candidate will develop a strong foundation in market structure execution and risk management within a leading global asset manager.
This junior trading role will focus on the best execution of trades across multiple product areas including Global Rates FX Derivatives and Equity Derivatives. Initially the candidate will develop an understanding of Global Interest Rate Derivatives including market conventions trading mechanics and associated parallel the candidate will gain exposure to FX and Equity Options including option pricing concepts Greeks and risk management considerations. Over time the successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their product knowledge and trading responsibilities across the broader FICC platform. Success in this role will be demonstrated through the ability to execute trades efficiently develop strong market knowledge build productive relationships with counterparties and contribute to enhancements in trading processes analytics and reporting.
- Executing trades across multiple product areas including Global Rates Derivatives FX Derivatives and Equity Derivatives while supporting best execution objectives.
- Partnering with Operations Risk Compliance and Legal teams to facilitate efficient trade execution and settlement processes while ensuring adherence to internal policies and applicable regulations.
- Developing relationships with counterparties to support liquidity access market intelligence and idea generation. This may include participating in meetings with counterparties and industry representatives including occasional events outside normal business hours.
- Assisting portfolio managers in monitoring portfolio positions evaluating trade opportunities and supporting investment decision-making.
- Maintaining awareness of developments in market structure liquidity regulation and trading technology.
- Assisting in automating and preparing performance-related reports utilizing market and execution data to deliver meaningful transaction cost analysis and trading insights.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across trading workflows data analysis and execution processes.
- Bachelors degree required; a concentration in Finance Economics Mathematics Engineering Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
- Prior trading experience and/or familiarity with investment management platforms such as Aladdin or Charles River is advantageous but not required.
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets macroeconomics and trading.
- Strong quantitative and analytical aptitude with the ability to interpret market and execution data.
- Excellent attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities during periods of heightened trading activity.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and external counterparties.
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with Python VBA SQL or other programming languages is a plus.
- A proactive mindset intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced trading environment.
The salary range for this position in New York NY is 100000 - 110000 base USD /year. The total compensation offered for this position includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills experience and location
Pursuant to Invescos Workplace Policy employees are expected to comply with the firms most current workplace model which as of October 1 2025 includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships collaborate more easily and support each others growth and development.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invescos culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed color religion sex gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status national origin citizenship status disability age or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Invesco is an independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. We have specialized investment teams managing investments across a comprehensive range of asset classes, investment styles and geographies, ... View more