Futures Execution Trader
Futures Execution Trader
A prestigious multi-strategy hedge fund based in London is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Execution Futures Trader to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to optimize trade execution across a broad range of global futures markets, including equities, commodities, rates, and FX. As part of the team, you will be responsible for designing and refining execution strategies, leveraging your expertise in market microstructure, and utilizing advanced trading technology to enhance overall trading performance.
The role is set in a fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment, where you’ll have the chance to directly impact the firm’s performance by developing automated, scalable processes that reduce manual intervention and improve execution quality. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, have a passion for execution trading, and are eager to make a measurable difference in a top-tier hedge fund, this is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Responsibilities:
- Execute and optimize trades across futures markets (equities, rates, commodities, FX).
- Develop and refine execution strategies using data-driven insights.
- Monitor market conditions, liquidity, and slippage to improve execution quality.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, quants, and developers to enhance trading infrastructure.
- Maintain the firm's centralised positions, prices and P&L.
- Construct highly automated processes to maximised operating efficiency.
- Provide live trading support and facilitate ad-hoc requests from PM teams.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of finance experience
- Preferably hold a MSc or PhD from a reputable university in a relevant field
- Proven experience in execution trading, preferably in equity futures markets.
- Strong understanding of market microstructure, execution algorithms, and trading technology.
- Proficiency in Python or other programming languages for execution analysis.
- Experience in a hedge fund, prop trading, or electronic trading environment is a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively, efficiently and communicate effectively
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