Discretionary Prop Trader | London, UK

Experience: 5+ years of demonstrable front-office trading and P&L track record.

International Talent: Yes.

Are you ready to leverage your global market expertise to manage a substantial capital allocation in London\’s premier financial hub?

Professionals seeking institutional platforms to seize European arbitrage, pioneer advanced risk protocols, and lead sophisticated trading should get in touch. We’re seeking the next generation of professional leaders to manage substantial AUM in the prestigious London market.

🔷 The Profile – Your Expertise

• Consistently delivered annual P&L over $5M, demonstrating exceptional capital preservation across market cycles.
• Managed a substantial capital portfolio, deploying proprietary trading signals using fundamental and technical analysis.
• Expertise in any asset class, ideally focused on high-liquidity products in FX, Fixed Income, and Global Equities derivatives.
• Demonstrated strategic ability to pivot trading styles in response to macroeconomic shifts, ensuring sustained performance.

• Proficiency in articulating complex trading strategies and risk exposures to senior stakeholders with professional clarity and gravitas.
• Advanced expertise in using Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters Eikon, and proprietary risk/execution management systems (EMS/OMS).
• Proven capability in leading a small trading team, fostering a high-performance, intellectually rigorous trading environment.
• Working knowledge of scripting/data analysis tools (e.g., Python/R) for back‑testing and trade idea generation.

• An advanced degree (MSc/MBA/PhD) in Finance, Economics from a globally recognised university.
• Relevant regulatory licences for UK and European markets (e.g., FCA certifications, MiFID II knowledge) are preferred.
• Completion of CFA or equivalent professional certifications, underscoring commitment to continuous financial education and standards.
• A record of published market analysis or contributions demonstrating thought leadership and deep market understanding.

🔷 Who You Are And What We Need

• Candidates must effectively champion trading decisions and articulate sophisticated risk narratives to institutional partners.
• An individual who embraces a meritocratic culture, characterised by intellectual honesty and unwavering professional integrity.
• Driven by an innate competitive desire to excel and maintain rigorous accountability for every capital allocation decision.
• Professionals who demonstrate cognitive flexibility to integrate new global market information and adapt their core investment thesis.

If you\’re ready to lead with conviction and build something enduring, we want to hear from you.

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Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Finance

Industries: Capital Markets, Financial Services, and Investment Management

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