From Junior Broker To Trader ?

[CHILDS94]

Hi All,

Im 17 years old, currently studying my a-levels in DipFs (Diploma in Financial Studies) Oracle (Programming&SQL) and ICT,

I work 1 day a week for a firm in London as a junior broker, mainly dealing with the Carbon credit/renewable energy market. I only do this so i can put some experience or something decent on my CV.

Im mainly just cold calling people (200+ calls a day). Although the rewards are there when I open an account(which is rare), in the back of my mind I know the closers are taking a better share than me, and i done the hard work!!!

I feel I would be better suited to trading, ive always been attracted to it, might sound silly but even just through virtual trading games/apps I get the buzz of making a few grand.

If would appreciate if anyone could give me some advice on how to get into a trainee trader role, even if its just a tea boy for them!!

I know my age plays a big factor into it, and ive constantly been told by people im a young one in the game, but Im sure i know just as much as some graduates!!!


Thanks, Replies would be appreciated

 

[Hotch]

Go to uni, have fun, get a 1st in a decent subject, then it'll be a cake walk.

 

[MoonRocket]

It seems you have a good attitude in that you will do anything, even things that others might call "ordinary".
Something good will come your way.

 

[CHILDS94]

It seems you have a good attitude in that you will do anything, even things that others might call "ordinary".
Something good will come your way.

I dont mind being being used and abused as long as I know the opportunity will be there especially within a reputable firm to climb the ranks, but with many firms out there just wanting to pay you with no basic, and just on commission with no training.

 

[Patricia12]

If you feel that trading is most suited for you then you learn it by demo account.

 

[CHILDS94]

If you feel that trading is most suited for you then you learn it by demo account.

I do have a demo account, but im looking to get into employment within this sector, but have never come across a job advert for trading, just so called trader programs in which you pay £4000+ to attend, they teach you the basics and you work off your own back :/

 

[Patricia12]

I do have a demo account, but im looking to get into employment within this sector, but have never come across a job advert for trading, just so called trader programs in which you pay £4000+ to attend, they teach you the basics and you work off your own back :/

Go through to link : Wanted trading assistant - Forex Trading | MetaTrader Indicators and Expert Advisors There is a trading job requirement.

 

[SalesTrader]

I was just like you 4 years ago, without the experience at such an early age so good job on that. Still pursuing my dream, at currently at University studying an analytical subject. What I recommend is continue the junior broking and the online trading programmes. However there are some firms out there that do take on college students during their A-Levels, so have a look into that. Try and get into a Russell Group uni and study either Maths, Economics, Physics, F&A, Law or Engineering; ideally the first two combined. Apply for spring weeks in your first year and subsequently internships in your penultimate year. Achieving a 2.1 or 1st class after this should make it very easy to walk into a Trading role at a top IB or Boutique Bank. Good luck!

 

[a11gell]

CHILDS94, I was in a similar position as you, I was doing my A-Levels and my ambition was to become a trader. My friends company offered offered courses on trading all financial markets for beginners or traders with experience. I completed the course in September and started full-time trading in February! If you would like any information about the company I did the course with let me know.

 

[CHILDS94]

CHILDS94, I was in a similar position as you, I was doing my A-Levels and my ambition was to become a trader. My friends company offered offered courses on trading all financial markets for beginners or traders with experience. I completed the course in September and started full-time trading in February! If you would like any information about the company I did the course with let me know.

any fees for the course?
or is it similar to the so called trader programs in which you pay £4000+ to attend, they teach you the basics and you work off your own back ?

 

[Omoh101]

Go to uni, have fun, get a 1st in a decent subject, then it'll be a cake walk.