What is the STC?
The Sales & Trading Certificate (STC) is an immersive 8-week online journey that combines foundational theory, hands-on work and mentorship programs to help you bridge the gap between university learning and working on a live trading floor.
Guided by IOTAF’s expert traders, participants engage in a dynamic rotation with Ocram Capital, IOTAF’s in-house hedge fund, while receiving career support through resume crafting, mock interviews, and connections to a robust alumni network.
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The Program at Glance
→ Fully Ready Hires: Arrive at your job prepared to contribute immediately—learn practical sales and trading workflows, inter-team collaborations, and firm-specific efficiencies that cut months off typical onboarding.
→ Fast-Track to Desk Readiness: Transform from student to sales & trading associates in just 8 weeks with hands-on, online training tailored for aspiring traders and analysts.
→ Real-World Rotations: Gain exclusive access to IOTAF’s in-house hedge fund, Ocram Capital, for equity analyst experience and potential internships.
→ Comprehensive Skill Building: Master all key markets such as Equities, ETFs, Program/Index Trading, Structured Products, Options & Futures, FX, Fixed-Income and Commodities, and team dynamics.
→ Career Launchpad: Benefit from resume crafting, mock interviews, and connections to top banks for internships or jobs.
Our dedicated Careers Service equips you to not only land roles but arrive fully prepared to excel on sales and trading desks from day one.
You’ll build a tailored resume and cover letter, practice with simulations of bank hiring processes, and engage in in-depth sessions on practical job elements—like daily workflows, and inter-team collaborations.
Secure internships and land jobs at top firms, arriving as a "plug-and-play" hire that reduces onboarding time significantly.
Careers Service
Gain practical skills through a series of assessments designed to mirror real-world trading environments.
You’ll evaluate your abilities with quizzes and live case analyses, immersing yourself in the action through participation in Ocram Capital’s weekly strategy sessions, and live trading experiences.
Unlike high-stakes exams, this approach delivers actionable insights to build confidence and a skillset that impresses employers.
Assessment
STC participants receive comprehensive, flexible resources to support your learning over the 8-week program.
This includes 8-week access to the AGORA platform, where you can leverage real-time signals, video libraries, and interactive tools.
You’ll also benefit from expert-led downloadable guides, complemented by weekly live Q&A sessions with pro traders for direct support.
Study Material & Assistance
As an STC alumnus, you join a lifelong community designed for sustained success.
Enjoy networking opportunities to connect with alumni at banks and hedge funds for job leads, leverage our proven track record in placing graduates, and gain mentorship support from seasoned pros in the industry.
Many leverage this network for referrals, with alumni at firms like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs ready to guide your path.
Alumni Benefits
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