Quantitative Trader

L.Knighton is working with a well-established global proprietary trading firm operating across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our client is seeking experienced traders or trading teams with a recent track record of success using proven, prop-style strategies to join the team in London.

Equity Derivatives Trader, Small Caps (London)

Key Responsibilities

• Generate, evaluate, and execute trading strategies across one or more major asset classes.
• Collaborate with leadership and risk teams to align portfolio construction with firm-wide capital allocation, risk appetite, and market access.
• Provide clear reporting on performance, exposure, and risk metrics; participate in ongoing strategy reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a proprietary trading firm.
• Demonstrated track record with at least 2 years in a principal risk-taking role with direct P&L ownership.
• Ability to clearly communicate and evidence your trading strategy.
• Strong ethical character, integrity, and self-accountability.

Why Join

• Significant autonomy and direct ownership of your risk and PnL.
• Attractive compensation package with a competitive performance-based payout structure.
• Meaningful capital allocations with the potential to scale for proven, repeatable performance.
• Global platform with access to deep liquidity and robust infrastructure.
• Opportunities to participate in the group\’s broader growth.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Financial Services and Capital Markets

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