Junior Systematic Execution Trader

An established hedge fund in London is currently seeking a Junior Execution Trader for their Systematic team.

Key responsibilities

· Execution of FX and futures trades

· To minimise transaction costs and use trading metrics to improve execution performance

· Monitor market liquidity, positions, rolls and exposures

· Ad-hoc duties such as P&L reporting and monitoring global news events and data releases

· Understand the "big picture", the implications of actions on others, compliance issues etc

· Preserving the confidentiality of pre-trade information both internally and externally

· Monitoring local holidays in traded markets; and

· Close of business tasks and end of day procedures

In addition, there will be longer term project work as the role develops.

Skills, experience, and qualifications

· Quick learner with solid problem solving and time management skills

· Strong attention to detail

· Working knowledge of Bloomberg

· Understanding of Order Management and Execution Management Systems

· Familiarity with the mechanics of FX and futures markets

· STEM, Finance or Economics graduate from a top university

· Previous directly relevant experience – at least 2 years of trading desk experience

Nice to have

· Previous exposure to systematic strategies

· Ideally a good proficiency in R

· Currently or previously FCA registered (CDF)

· STEM postgraduate degree

· Any relevant professional qualifications