Recent Graduate - Trading Assistant (NYC)

Five Rings is recruiting for Recent Graduate - Trading Assistant (NYC) in New York. This listing was last seen on the firm's own job board on August 22, 2026.

A small New York shop that hires almost exclusively from undergraduate maths competitions.

What sets Five Rings apart: Very small intake, in the tens rather than hundreds. Competition maths background close to a prerequisite. Pay at the top of the market despite the firm's size.

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The role, as Five Rings describes it, published on December 24, 2025 and reproduced from their job board:

About Five Rings

Five Rings is a proprietary trading firm founded with a vision of combining strategy, innovation and technology to succeed in today’s global markets. With offices in New York, Boca Raton, London and Amsterdam, Five Rings trades in various domestic and international markets, both established and esoteric. Our team constantly seeks new opportunities, analyzes their risks and rewards, and creates strategies and tools to capitalize on them.

We have an open culture and encourage the flow of knowledge and ideas between all areas of the firm.

About the Role

Our New York office is seeking to employ a Trading Assistant. This individual will be responsible for manually inputting and updating orders for constantly changing markets throughout trading hours, coordinating with traders to deliver relevant and correct information, and consistently monitoring the state of the market. They must also be capable and comfortable working and communicating accurately in a time-sensitive environment and have the ability to multitask by prioritizing the input of key market data first. Lastly, they must be able to reconcile trades daily with accuracy and precision by checking trade records against our internal records.

Please note this role is 100% in-office 5 days per week and responsibilities are aligned with market hours.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, be a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and be able to execute quickly in a time-sensitive environment. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask are all essential for success in this role. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply.

Range reflects annual base salary. Total compensation packages are comprised of base salary and a discretionary bonus.