Junior Trader gives undergraduate and Year 12 to 13 students the opportunity to take part in a real time stock picking experience within a team environment. The programme is competitive, engaging, and is also approved as a Duke of Edinburgh Award Skill.

Junior Trader provides schools, universities and financial institutions with a structured approach to financial education, an area often missing from the curriculum.

Since 2008, Junior Trader has helped many alumni gain a valuable edge when applying for university places, internships and careers, including roles beyond the financial sector. It is a highly regarded experience to reference on personal statements, CVs and in interviews.

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).