Our Technology team is focused on creating, developing and building next generation solutions to power our Trading team. Over 40% of our team works within our Technology department. Bright minds work together and are given the freedom to generate and foster innovative ideas that make an immediate impact.
Product Development
Within Technology our talented Software Engineers leverage the latest technologies to maintain and improve our cutting-edge trading environment. With a strong focus on code quality and maintainability, our C++, Java, Python and Data Engineers design and build the software suite that keeps Flow Traders at the forefront of innovation within our industry. QA Testing allows us to effectively identify any potential bugs or issues related to our proprietary trading software developed for back, mid- and front-office.
IT
Systems, Network, Security and Trading Support are only a few of the focus areas of our IT team within Technology. Our IT colleagues deploy and maintain the software and hardware infrastructure that supports all day-to-day activities at Flow Traders, which is crucial for the smooth operation of our systems.
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About this roleYour Questions Answered
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Start following what’s happening in the financial markets by keeping up with the news
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Set up a mock or real trading portfolio or participate in trading competitions
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Play games of statistics and strategy
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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 to being successful in the Graduate Trader position. Below are some ways to learn more about trading that we share with students:
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.