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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).

Entry and progression

You can enter as part of a school team or as an individual. Once completed, you can then progress to JT+ our more advanced module in preparation for employment applications.

Get inspired

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.

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The perfect opportunity to learn more about stocks!

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It increased my communication skills massively

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The competition was very useful and helped my personal statement

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Trading in real life which was an interesting and great experience

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

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I have a better knowledge than I did before about how the stock market works

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The Junior Trader programme helps pupils develop their knowledge and experience in trade and finance.
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No other scheme gave me access to a London Dealing Floor

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We can assist with costs through our Bursary Scheme thanks to our Financial Institution Partners and other sponsors. Please get in touch to discuss eligibility.

The Competition

Entry and progression

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