Junior eTrader & Data Scientist (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Title: Junior eTrader & Data Scientist (18 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Business Unit & Team: Core – MLS, Electronic Trading & Data Team

Reporting to: Head of Electronic Trading & Data

Location: 22 Bishopsgate, London

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the asset management division of BNP Paribas Group. As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers’ (AXA IM) activities have been fully integrated into BNPP AM, creating a unified and strengthened global platform. BNPP AM is a leading global asset manager, leveraging the Group’s scale, stability, and expertise. We serve a diverse client base, including institutional investors, corporations, distribution partners, and retail clients worldwide. Our investment capabilities cover a broad range of asset classes, from traditional strategies like equities, fixed income, and multi-assets to alternatives such as real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and private equity. This allows us to tailor solutions to meet client objectives. With AXA IM’s integration, BNPP AM now ranks among Europe’s top asset managers, managing approximately €1.6 trillion in assets, with a focus on long-term savings and alternative strategies. Sustainability is central to our approach. We prioritize ESG and responsible investing to deliver sustainable, long-term performance while supporting environmental, social, and economic transitions. Adopting a pragmatic, long-term perspective, we aim to generate durable value for clients, employees, and the economy, backed by strong risk management and responsible finance principles. All figures are sourced from publicly available data as of September 2025

Job Purpose

This role is designed to execute trading activities across Equities and FX markets, while leveraging a quantitative mindset and data skills to drive continuous improvement and optimization of low-touch automation workflows.

Your Daily Responsibilities

TRADING

• Ensure a high level of execution performance and service to PMs on Equity.
• A background in FX trading is a distinct advantage.
• Enhance trading performance by incorporating quantitative methods.
• Find ways to improve liquidity and minimise transaction cost.
• Automate the trading workflow to increase scalability and reduce operational risks.
• Contribute to governance and design of all automations developed by eTrading team.

DATA

• Be a source of proposal and actively involved in projects to automate trading on Equity
• Enhance analytics and reporting capabilities
• Data Science: Enhance overall training performance by incorporating quantitative methods

We Welcome Different Combinations Of Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Professional qualification as required by Regulator.
• A first experience of trading.
• Your Knowledge And Skills
• Willing to get a high level of technical expertise in field of trading expertise.
• Quantitative mindset to automate trading processes.
• Ability to resolve operational matters.
• Contribution to all Team discussions and participation in projects.
• Highly numerical and analytical
• Proactive, Results-oriented
• Curious
• Mature behavioural aptitude, diplomatic, articulate

We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume