Junior Execution Trader

Junior Execution Trader (EMEA Futures)

Location: London
Job ID: 23347
Date: 21-Jul-2026
Employment type: Permanent, Full time (Junior)
Job category: Sales, Structuring & Trading

What role will you play?

As a Junior Execution Trader within the EMEA Futures team, you will execute futures and options trades for internal trading teams and a diverse client base across institutional and corporate organisations. Through high-touch client service and strong relationship management, you will support clients' trading activity while helping identify new opportunities for business growth. Working closely with colleagues across Commodities and Global Markets, you will identify cross-selling opportunities and contribute to the delivery of broader client solutions.

Reporting to a senior member of the Futures team, you will uphold the highest standards of risk management, compliance and professional conduct while contributing to the success of a collaborative and entrepreneurial business.

What you offer

• Experience within financial services, ideally gained in a client-facing environment, with an understanding of futures and options markets
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop trusted partnerships across a diverse client base and stakeholder group
• Commercial awareness and an ability to identify opportunities, take initiative and contribute to business growth
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving capabilities, supported by sound judgement and attention to detail
• An ability to interpret market data, trends and news effectively while working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

What we offer

Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers, along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, a behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Inclusion at Macquarie

Macquarie is committed to providing an inclusive environment where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background.

Macquarie provides reasonable adjustments for individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.