Maverick74, thanks, I can imagine that noone would hire me as a trader trader straight away unless there is some amazing performanse so I am researching for junior positions/assistants/shift traders as a start.
Consider back office functions as well. Better to battle getting out of a functional pigeon hole than try to get the job as an outsider.
If you graduated from a major university they are likely to have alumni in the financial district reach out to one of them and get in where you can, its about who you know initially...