We believe in fostering talent and have designed a tailored graduate program for our Trading and Technology teams with a focus on developing new talent.
Graduate Trading Program
During our three-month training program, we will equip you with the knowledge to start your career on our trading desks. From financial products to pricing strategies and proprietary trading systems, you will gain a deep understanding of our trading processes and the financial ecosystem.
You will also get hands-on experience through trading simulations as well as participate in quantitative classes, led by our senior Traders and Quantitative Researchers.
Graduate Quantitative Research
This two-month program will ensure you gain an understanding of our core business, strategies and the financial products we trade.
You will attend quantitative and trading classes led by our Quants and Traders, to learn the mathematics required to price financial products. This program provides you with the opportunity to work on developing trading solutions and mathematical problems with the goal of generating alpha and creating automated strategies.
Submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the position.
Complete a numerical test to evaluate your mental math skills. This is done by our tailored Maths Test.
Interview with a Recruiter to assess your business knowledge, motivation and cultural fit.
Interview with a Trader to evaluate your business knowledge, problem-solving skills and ability to handle brainteasers.
Successful candidates will then be invited to participate in a case study exercise, led by two senior Traders to evaluate your trading intuition, decision-making ability and adaptability.
Graduate Trading Operations Engineering Program
This three-month program consists of a two-month training followed by a month dedicated to your graduation project. To ensure you are supported, you and your mentor will meet to discuss your progress and development on a regular basis.
As part of the program, you will be introduced to DevOps concepts and will be taught how to work with our technology as well as how to ensure the performance and stability of our trading systems. You will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed along with a deep understanding of our trading infrastructure.
Graduate Software Development Program
As a part of our one-year Graduate Software Development program you will explore the various facets of our technology landscape and interact with different development teams focused on specific proprietary products.
To gain helpful insights you will participate in sprints and stand-up meetings, work alongside our talented C++ or Java Development teams and take part in projects aimed at enhancing our proprietary trading platform.
Submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the position.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a HackerRank test in C++ or Java to evaluate coding skills and proficiency in programming.
Interview with a Recruiter to assess motivation and cultural fit for our organization.
Following the interview successful candidates will be given a take-home assignment to test their coding skills in C++ or Java.
The next stage involves a Codepair session with a senior Developer to evaluate problem-solving skills and coding ability.
Successful candidates will be invited to a final interview with a Team Lead. This interview will focus on evaluating compatibility with our team and alignment with our company values.
Math Test
This is a key part of our Graduate Trader recruitment process. Candidates have 10 minutes to solve 75 questions using mental arithmetic.
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HackerRank
This test is primarily used across our Technology positions and consists of various technical questions related to the role you have applied for.
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- Start following updates in the financial markets by keeping up with the news
- Set up a mock or real trading portfolio or participate in trading competitions
- Play games of statistics and strategy
- Spend some time practicing your mental math skills
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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre
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Market Wizards by Jack Schwager
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Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis
Only penultimate and final year students are eligible to apply for the Graduate Trader program at Flow Traders. However, we encourage all students to come meet us at any of our upcoming events. All events can be found on our Career Events page.
We open applications for the Graduate Software Development program a year before the start date. Please be aware that we do not have a deadline for submitting applications, when all openings have been filled the position will be closed automatically.
The Graduate Trader position is open all year round and we recruit students on a rolling basis. There are four intakes for this program per year.
Passion and motivation are essential elements for being successful in the Graduate Trader position. Below are some ways to learn more about trading:
If you are keen on reading, check out some of these books:
Specific to the products we trade, The ETF Handbook by David J. Abner or ETF For Dummies.
This test is a key stage of our Graduate Trader recruitment process where candidates have 10 minutes to solve 75 questions using only mental arithmetic. Practice is the key to attaining a passing grade and we strongly encourage all candidates to do so using the following link.
Yes, we provide internship opportunities within our Trading department in our Amsterdam and New York offices.
Flow Traders has been hiring international talent for many years. We are very familiar with the relocation process for individuals and their families.
Yes, we aim to provide our candidates with the best experience. If you do not live in the location of your interview, our Recruitment Team will take care of planning your trip to our office, and will book your flights and accommodation.
This depends on the location you will be joining. Flow Traders will assist with various aspects (flights, visa application, accommodation at the start of your employment etc.).
We are open to providing visa sponsorship to international candidates (and their partner/ children). We do not provide visa sponsorship for our interns.
We have a dedicated platform for continuous learning offering a variety of courses and trainings. We also sponsor relevant conferences throughout the year and encourage our employees to attend.
Flow Traders offers a Global Rotation program open to employees across all regions. We believe sharing knowledge and global collaborations is crucial for success.
Yes, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. See the footer to direct you to our channels.
Following GDPR regulations, we have the permission to store your data for 12 months after your application date. Our internal system will delete your data automatically after these 12 months.