Junior Trader

About the Role

Acrofins is seeking a full-time, on-site Junior Trader based in Vapi. This role supports the trading desk in executing and monitoring trades across equities, derivatives, indices, currencies, and commodities under the guidance of senior traders.

Key Responsibilities

• Track market movements.
• Analyze data.
• Prepare trading reports.
• Update internal systems and logs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement trading strategies.
• Manage risk within defined limits.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and operational procedures.
• Continuously learn through research, market news review, and internal discussions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and trading-related tools.
• Comfort working with data, reports, and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret market data, charts, and financial indicators.
• Basic understanding of capital markets, trading instruments (equities, F&O, commodities, currencies), and market microstructure.
• Attention to detail, disciplined execution, and the ability to follow structured processes and risk-management guidelines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment in Vapi, handling time-sensitive tasks and market-driven schedules.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related quantitative or business field.
• Interest in financial markets and willingness to learn, with openness to training, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with global markets and cross-border financial concepts is an advantage.
• Prior internship or entry-level experience in trading, investment research, or financial services is a plus but not mandatory.