Rapid Edge · 16 hours ago
Junior Trading Associate
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yrRapid Edge is an HR consultancy firm that offers a comprehensive training program for aspiring trading associates. The role involves participating in a structured training program that includes basic training, trading in a group environment, long-term rotations, and managing individual portfolios, with a focus on personal development and ownership of one's career path.
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
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