At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Delta One Trading across European and U.S. markets, managing TRS books and risk hedging.
- Company: Join a leading financial institution with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with strong career growth and team culture.
- Why this job: Drive impactful trading strategies and mentor the next generation of traders.
- Qualifications: Degree in Finance or related field, 9+ years in trading, coding skills in Python and VBA.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 225000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Director, Delta One Trading across European and U.S. markets, with accountability for managing TRS books and overseeing real-time risk hedging during market hours. The role will drive inventory and capital optimisation strategies, identifying opportunities for alpha generation and consistent outperformance. You will partner cross-functionally to deliver critical technology enhancements, including the evolution of in-house trade management systems and the D1 trading lifecycle to support business scalability across EMEA. This position also requires designing systematic hedging strategies and mentoring junior talent, fostering a high-performance team culture and strengthening trading capabilities.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Manage the European and U.S. TRS books, including risk hedging during European and U.S. market opening hours
- Develop inventory and capital optimisation strategies, identifying opportunities for outperformance
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver IT projects that enhance and upgrade in‑house trade management systems
- Renovate the D1 trading lifecycle management to scale the business and deepen penetration in local European markets
- Design and implement systematic hedging and alpha strategies across EMEA and U.S. markets
- Mentor junior traders through skills development and workload delegation, while actively contributing to team building and talent development
Requirements
- Degree holder in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering or related discipline(s)
- Minimum 9 years of experience in sell side trading, familiarity with trading workflows is essential
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Proficient coding skills in Python and VBA
- Strong work ethic and motivation
- Ability to think fast and critically, solve various problems arising from trading, risk and operations
- Ability to work under pressure and collaborate in a team
Director, Delta One Trading, Equity Derivatives in London employer: CITIC
As a Business Manager at our EMEA location, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that prioritises operational excellence and strategic growth. We offer a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and strong leadership support, alongside opportunities for professional development and innovation. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity and fosters meaningful relationships across the financial landscape.
