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Trading Analyst

Overview
Skills
  • Python Python ꞏ 2y
  • SQL SQL ꞏ 2y
  • Tableau Tableau
  • Statistics

Plus500 is a world-leading online trading platform with hundreds of thousands of active users placing millions of trades a month. Our mission is to disrupt the age-old trade markets by building digital technologies that make trading around the world accessible and more efficient.

We are looking for a Trading Analyst with a strong analytical mindset and a genuine interest in financial markets. This role sits at the heart of our trading operations and decision-making processes.

You will go beyond pure data analysis - transforming complex datasets into clear insights, influencing strategic decisions, and helping optimize how our trading systems operate at scale.

As a Trading Analyst, you will:

  • Be responsible for the ongoing configuration and performance of Plus500’s financial instruments.
  • Analyze market data, user behavior, and internal performance metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Translate data insights into practical, actionable recommendations that impact business outcomes.
  • Develop a deep understanding of trading mechanics across asset classes - including Stocks, Commodities, Futures, Options, and more.
  • Establish strong communication channels and build excellent working relationships with diverse stakeholders like Product, Marketing, Operations, and R&D teams.
  • Monitor business performance, define KPIs, and build measurement frameworks to support data-driven decisions.
  • Provide stakeholders with actionable recommendations, insights, and conclusions.

Requirements:

  • At least 2 years of experience in a data-driven position.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with SQL.
  • Experience with Python and relevant packages.
  • Experience with BI systems (Tableau - advantage).
  • Good background in statistics.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and work independently.
  • Demonstrate a thorough attention to detail and the ability to perform in-depth analyses while considering the broader business context.
  • Willingness to work under pressure and time constraints, sometimes outside of regular office hours (not always! but sometimes 😊)
  • Recommended - Background in a B2C company.
  • Recommended - Understanding or interest in Financial Markets, Finance, or Online Trading.
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