Junior Trader Cover Letter

Please consider me for the junior trader opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for physical and financial markets for internal and external customers.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Fluent in English both oral and in written, Norwegian is an advantage
• Provide best execution to internal businesses, work with other experienced members of the teams to build and leverage market knowledge to recommend appropriate and flexible hedging and funding strategies
• Manage the Risk and PnL of the book within all applicable limits, in line with trading mandates and in compliance with all relevant Treasury & Barclays policies
• Basic knowledge of Professional Bank Treasury/Financial markets cash and liquidity management knowledge
• Understanding of derivatives/collateral management/repos and intra-day liquidity management
• Knowledge of risk management (trading, credit, market risk)
• Proactive thinking on a daily basis
• Existing knowledge / Keen interest in the futures markets and trading

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the junior trader position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for active markets for clients via both sheet inventories as well as through BWIC/OWIC competitions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong programming skills (e.g Python)
• Some market knowledge and experience in Investment banking/ financial services industry
• Sound numerical and Literacy skills
• Team player, proactively shares information and collaborates with others
• Highly motivated, proactive and entrepreneurial
• Reliable professional conduct
• Perform quantitative research on Emerging market assets including FX Spot, NDF and FX Futures
• Run back test using both production software and alternative tools (R/C#)

Please consider me for the junior trader opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for financial information (historical and forecasted) as well as analyses of real variations and tendencies to other departments, markets, or functions, to give awareness on financial position of company’s interest.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong programming skills (Python for the models, VBA for the tools)
• Confident with numbers, lateral thinker, inquisitive, demanding of self and others
• A self-learner with down-to-earth and open-minded working attitude
• Strong interests in trading good understanding of option pricing theory
• BS in Marketing, Finance, Ag Business, Ag Economics or Economics is preferred
• Exceptional communications, interpersonal and leadership abilities
• A strong knowledge of relevant natural gas markets
• Experience with pipeline EBB’s and relevant scheduling systems

I am excited to be applying for the position of junior trader. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for municipal markets for sales and other departments within RBC platform.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Extensive contacts in Gulf Coast and Southeast physical natural gas markets
• Familiarity with park and loan and capacity release products
• Previous relevant work experience on a trading/sales desk in a dealing room
• Genuine interest in financial markets and economic data and trends
• Excellent leadership and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in coding languages preferred (Matlab,Python, SQL etc)
• Driver’s license for heavy trucks and/or previous experience/knowledge/interest from/about trucks will be considered a strong advantage
• Commercial awareness and product knowledge of US Structured Rates trading products

In response to your job posting for junior trader, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to team members in assessing global equity markets, including maintaining and developing fundamental models and analysis.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Analyse Liquidity Providers and Clients impact in close relationship with sales
• Develop and improve production software including indicators & auditor tools(C#)
• Develop and improve alternative back test and client analysis tools (R/C#)
• Trading bilateral/tri-party repo, deposits and other short term investments across multiple funds and separately managed accounts
• Support Portfolio Managers with daily responsibilities including trade booking, settlement, and portfolio pricing
• Working closely with internal and external teams including operations, technology, shareholder services, rating agencies and custodians to ensure smooth operation and reporting of the funds
• Market commentary
• Previous trading experience preferred