Equity Trader in London

About Us

At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client’s unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing £261 billion in assets, our 1,000‑strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter. Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last – strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike. Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you’re empowered to shape your development.

Equity Trader – Public Markets Team

We are recruiting for Equity Trader to join our public markets team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about equity markets and excels at delivering high-quality trade execution. The role focuses on implementing investment decisions efficiently, achieving best execution, managing risk and transaction costs, and supporting portfolio performance through market insight and execution expertise. From fixed income and equities to multi-asset solutions, our public markets teams build high-conviction portfolios based on deep research, active management, and robust portfolio construction. We take a long‑term, global view – cutting through market noise to drive superior client returns while integrating sustainability at every step.

A bit about the role

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality execution of global equity trades on behalf of clients, ensuring the efficient implementation of investment decisions while achieving best execution outcomes. Working across single stocks, index baskets and electronic trading platforms, the individual contributes to portfolio performance by preserving alpha, minimising transaction costs and sourcing market liquidity. They provide market insight to portfolio managers, build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and execution partners, and support continuous improvements in trading processes and technology. The role requires sound judgement in execution strategy, risk management and counterparty selection, while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, operational excellence and attention to detail.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience in equity trading, with a strong understanding of market structure, trading systems and operating within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret market data, assess trading performance and provide insights to investment teams.
• Experience in programme trading, particularly index basket trading around MSCI and FTSE rebalances, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of electronic trading strategies, algorithmic execution and the use of algo wheel frameworks to optimise execution outcomes.
• Understanding of Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) and how trading performance reviews can be used to drive continuous improvement and enhance execution quality.

In this role you’ll be ‘Certified’ under the Financial Conduct Authority / Prudential Regulation Authority’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). This means that we’ll need to complete some regulatory background checks on you before you take up your role and we’ll need to ask you some questions on an annual basis to make sure you remain ‘fit and proper’ and competent to carry out your role. We’ll provide training on what holding a SMCR role means when you join us and annually thereafter.

What you’ll get for this role

• Competitive salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Discretionary bonus opportunity – depending on individual performance and Aviva Investors’.
• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14 %, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Aviva‑funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• Make your money go further with up to 40 % discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 annual volunteering days to help others.

Aviva is for everyone

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50 % of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.