Junior Trader - Systematic Strategies

Responsibilities:

• Provide full support to the Head of Trading in trading and execution
• Perform daily trading tasks for the systematic trading strategies
• Liaising with executing banks and broker to understand execution algorithms and other electronic trading techniques
• Liaise with internal operations and other support functions to resolve any trading issues or breaks
• Be able to work during global trading hours alongside the Head of Trading (including either early mornings or evenings)
• Wider coding work for trading automation or research improvements
• Project work includes continuous improving and automation of the department’s processes and documentation

Requirements:

• For this role my client is looking for someone with 2 – 3 years trading experience gained in a hedge fund, commodity firm, asset manager or bank /broker environment
• Futures and options trading across 2 – 3 asset classes
• Python, Java, C++ / some coding experience is essential 
• A Maths / Quant focussed degree is essential