Investment Trader

Sticky is looking for a skilled Investment Trader to join its team in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and passionate about the financial markets. This is a unique opportunity to work with a leading proprietary trading firm that values quick-witted, creative minds and challenges them to make full use of their capacities.

As a Investment Trader, you will begin your career at Sticky with an extensive 3-month training program at our Amsterdam office. During this program, you will learn everything you need to know about our core business, the financial products we trade, and the intricacies surrounding our trading processes, including pricing strategies and our proprietary trading systems. It will also include participation in trading simulations and quantitative classes hosted by our Senior Traders and Quantitative Researchers that will further strengthen your understanding of a Trader's role in the financial ecosystem.

What you need to succeed

• University degree, preferably in (quantitative) Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics or related
• Demonstrable interest in trading and global financial markets
• Understanding of financial products
• Proficiency in Excel, a keen interest in IT systems and an affinity for development languages
• Ability to deliver under pressure, with excellent mental arithmetic and analytical skills
• Ability to spot arising opportunities and the assertiveness to seize them
• An entrepreneurial mindset that thrives on creative problem solving
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Attracted to a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment that offers great challenges and rewards

Sticky accepts applications all year round. We strongly recommend attending one of our e-house days to prepare for your application. Please check out our events page for more information about our events.

Sticky does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Sticky via-email, the Internet, or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Sticky without any restrictions, and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Sticky.