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We come to your school or meet in the City

Where possible the initial lecture and Q&A is conducted at your school. Schools in the south-east or within reach of the City are encouraged to book the Walking Lecture Tour, which has the same content, but takes students on an outdoor adventure through the City. This version of JT means that the students operate in Teams.

Deep Dive into analysis

The second lecture is delivered online. It is not recorded but helps students gain an understanding of the valuation processes.

Team work

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).

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.

CPD

Pending application, teachers overseeing the scheme or taking part are awarded CPD hours as Junior Trader is not part of the curriculum and enriches the teacher/student interaction of current financial affairs

Duke of Edinburgh

Our Junior Trader programme is classed as a Silver Skill “Share Trading” whilst our Junior Trader Plus module is a Gold Skill

For Schools

We began in 2008 with an Old Boy’s lecture about his early career in finance at his Old Boys School

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.

Costs

Our standard cost per school with up to 20 entrants is £500, and rises in increments thereof. However, we and our sponsors are prepared to reduce this to £0 to guarantee fair access to careers in finance if the school has state, relevant charity, or council status. You cannot buy this online and must contact us directly

For individuals

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. This lecture is held on-line every 2-4 weeks.

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 individual 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).

Costs

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.

To Register click through to our online shop

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.

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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.

ISI Inspector
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No other scheme gave me access to a London Dealing Floor

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GET IN TOUCH

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.