Junior Trader
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£52,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3531 (61% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,400, and AEJ Consulting Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2422 (Finance and investment analysts and advisers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3531 Brokers Most likely code | £36,700 | £52,400 | £52,400 | £52,400 |
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Also possible | £33,400 | £36,700 | £41,200 | £45,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Company Overview
Our client is seeking a Junior Trader to join their specialist financial trading firm operating in global commodities markets. The firm is active across a range of exchange-traded and OTC instruments and is focused on developing a scalable, technology-enabled trading platform.
The organisation places strong emphasis on professional development and operational excellence, offering a collaborative and performance-driven environment. Team members are encouraged to take initiative, develop commercially and contribute meaningfully within a fast-paced trading setting. The role offers structured onboarding, clear performance-based progression, and the opportunity to build a long-term career on a trading desk.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily trading activity, including trade capture and reconciliation
- Coordinate with operations and support functions on desk-level and broader initiatives
- Assist with execution of exchange-traded and OTC transactions
- Work alongside traders on research, analysis, and development of trading ideas
- Contribute to internal market commentary and analytical reporting
- Evaluate potential opportunities across new products and strategies
Qualifications & Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Relevant professional experience
- Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities
- Clear interest in financial markets and trading
- Proactive, resilient and adaptable with a strong sense of ownership
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, performance-oriented environments
- Exposure to programming or data analysis tools (e.g. Python, R, C++, or similar) is advantageous but not required
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with AEJ Consulting Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Brokers (SOC 3531) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sample- Middle half £34,736–~64,896
- Median £49,816
- Going rate £52,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,700–47,160
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. AEJ Consulting Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3531 going rate of £52,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.