Junior Execution Trader - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers
Description
A leading systematic hedge fund manager in London is currently seeking a Junior Execution Trader.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
- Adhoc 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 pretrade information both internally and externally
- Monitoring local holidays in traded markets; and
- Close of business tasks and end of day procedures
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 1 year of trading desk experience
Nice to have
- Previous exposure to systematic strategies
- Ideally a good proficiency in VBA & R
- Currently or previously approved to perform the CDF function pursuant to the FCA's conduct rules
- Any relevant professional qualifications
Company Benefits
The company provides a generous set of additional benefits, including:
- Hybrid working policy (currently 2 days a week in our Central London office)
- Deliveroo lunch contribution
- Equipment including iPhone, laptop and monitors provided for home setup
- Life Insurance and BUPA Health Insurance
- Pension
- Cycle to Work and Car Leasing scheme
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