Rapid Edge · 1 week ago
Trading Associate - Fresh Graduates
Illinois, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yrRapid Edge is an HR consultancy firm that assists candidates in matching with potential roles through an AI system. They are seeking fresh graduates for their Trading Associate role, which involves a comprehensive training program and opportunities for personal development in trading.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Safdar Manzoor
Responsibilities
Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of your hire date and immediately start trading with firm capital
Learn market mechanics and option theory through classroom sessions and group discussions
Trade in a group environment, practicing both the art and science of trading
Master the use of all of our proprietary tools and technology
Communicate, learn from, and articulate your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners
Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams
Manage a portfolio and its risks
Test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree graduating between December 2025 and June 2026
Availability for an August 2026 start date
Field of Study: Finance, Economics, Financial, Accounting, Actuarial, Risk Management, Business, Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Accountancy
Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams
Alignment with our core values: collaboration, grit, ownership, and adaptability
Interest in and curiosity about financial markets
Ready to learn and apply coding techniques
We are accepting students who are graduating this year, fresh graduates, and graduates from recent years in Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and Human Resource majors. If not comply, applicants will be rejected systematically
Pass the Series 57 licensing exam within two months of your hire date and immediately start trading with firm capital
Learn market mechanics and option theory through classroom sessions and group discussions
Trade in a group environment, practicing both the art and science of trading
Master the use of all of our proprietary tools and technology
Communicate, learn from, and articulate your ideas and strategies to senior trading partners
Develop new, cutting-edge tools in collaboration with trading teams
Manage a portfolio and its risks
Test and analyze your own trading strategies in the market
Company
Rapid Edge
Rapid Edge is a platform for ambitious minds who move with intention and thrive in fast-evolving spaces.
Founded in 2020Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase