I'm working with a leading quantitative trading firm that is looking to hire a Trader into its central trading business. This is a highly visible role within a sophisticated, technology-driven trading environment, offering broad exposure to systematic strategies across global markets.
The position sits at the intersection of trading, risk management, and technology, and would suit someone who enjoys real-time market engagement, operational responsibility, and improving processes through automation.
The role
Trading & Risk Oversight
Monitor real-time exposures, profit & loss, and key risk metrics across systematic trading strategies
Proactively identify issues, raise alerts, and escalate incidents when required
Execute hedging actions in line with established procedures
Respond quickly to market events and risk limit breaches
Production & Strategy Monitoring
Oversee live trading strategies and ensure continuity of operations
Respond to system alerts and support the restart or stabilization of trading processes
Act as a coordination point during incidents, working closely with internal teams
Operational & Ad-hoc Support
Perform ad-hoc hedging, booking, and lifecycle management tasks
Support pilots, new initiatives, and the launch of new products or markets
Assist with post-execution analysis and best-execution monitoring
Process Improvement & Automation
Build scripts and tools to streamline monitoring, booking, and operational workflows
Work with stakeholders to identify enhancements and extend team capabilities
Contribute to the development of a scalable, efficient central trading function
What they're looking for
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, technical, or related discipline
Strong Python programming skills (KDB experience is advantageous)
Previous experience in a trading, monitoring, execution or trade operations role
Clear communicator, comfortable working with teams across regions
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to stay calm in fast-moving environments
A genuine interest in markets, systematic trading, and operational excellence
Why this opportunity?
Exposure to state-of-the-art trading infrastructure and large-scale quantitative strategies
A genuinely interdisciplinary role combining trading, risk, and technology
The chance to make a real impact through automation and process improvement
Collaboration with experienced trading, quantitative, and engineering professionals
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