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JT Founder Marc’s investment career began at an early age when he famously used his school pay-phone to buy and sell shares.

After university, he worked his way up on city dealing floors, becoming a Director of an Investment Bank specialising in the Retail Sector. He later launched and floated his own investment management plc with over £1bn client assets under management in the UK and Guernsey.

Marc has acted as broker to Tesco, Walmart, and other major retailers. He worked the new hedge-fund trading desk at Kleinwort, turning over $100m/day, before launching several innovative funds in the Channel Islands and becoming one of the youngest AiM CEO’s to IPO.

Through this competition, Marc’s aim is to improve the diversity of finance applicants, helping unlock doors into the City for as many students as possible in lieu of rare work experience placements.

We can come to your school or meet on one of our City of London or Manchester walking tours

Where possible the initial lecture and Q&A is conducted at your school. Schools in the north west or south-east are also encouraged to book the City of London or Manchester Walking Lecture Tour, which takes students on an outdoor adventure through the City and provides a foundation of knowledge prior to the JT competition.

Deep dive into analysis

The second lecture is delivered online and helps students gain an understanding of the valuation processes prior to the competition starting.

Team work

As well as selecting their trades, in order to complete the competition, students must (as a team) submit a written self reflective trading report.

The Competition
  • Session 1: The programme kicks off with a fast-paced introduction to graduate roles in the City, followed by a simulation of equities research and trading. Students form teams and compete in a stock-picking challenge.
  • Session 2: A deeper dive into “What Moves a Share Price” builds participants’ analytical skills, helping them construct a balanced portfolio of retail investments informed by real-world economic conditions.
  • Final Task: Each team submits a written report explaining their investment choices. Completion of this task earns students a Certificate of Attendance (and the DofE Skill recognition if applicable).

What does it cost?

The cost for a school entry is available on request- subsidised places may be available.

The cost of an individual entering Junior Trader is £75, or a team of 2-4 students is £150 , however bursaries are available which can reduce the cost to £0 if the candidate(s) can demonstrate commitment, add diversity to finance, and cannot afford the entry cost.

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An opportunity for students to understand the stock market - it was wonderful to see so many students participating and working together

Head of 6th Form
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Helped improve my teamwork, communication and time management skills and gave me a taste of how unpredictable stock markets can be

Student
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Always great to have happy and enthusiastic students in the building

Managing Director, Investment Bank
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The closest thing they could get to real life sector experience, extremely valuable!

Economics A Level Teacher
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I know more about what a career in finance is like - hearing real experiences in the sector was really insightful!

Participant
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The experience was incredibly informative and inspiring

Deputy Head
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It was wonderful to have them in the office. What an enthusiastic and engaged bunch! They will all do so well.

Head of Research, Investment Bank
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Every single one of our Economics Students put Junior Trader on their UCAS Applications last year

Head of 6th Form, Girls Grammar School

Interested in Junior Trader?