Equity and FX Trader in London

Company Description

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. These underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, UK and US life insurance, and UK workplace pensions and retirement income. L&G Asset Management is one of Europe’s largest asset managers, offering complex, responsible investment solutions across public and private markets. As a global investor, we operate where our clients need us — from Hong Kong and Singapore to Chicago and major European financial hubs. Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division collaborates with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit clients and customers—including individual savers, pension scheme members, and global institutions—and to deliver enhanced shareholder returns. Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across all asset classes, committed to responsible investment and creating sustainable long-term value for our clients and partners.

Job Description

We’re hiring a Trader to join L&G Asset Management’s London-based Equity & FX trading team within the Global Trading & Liquidity Management Team. This role offers the chance to work on a dynamic global trading desk, focusing on executing equity trades, including cash, OTC, and exchange-traded derivatives. This is an execution role with significant interaction with portfolio managers and counterparties. Over time, you will expand your expertise to other asset classes covered by the team. This position is full-time, office-based, with a flexible working pattern based on business needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and monitoring execution of Equity, FX, listed, and OTC derivatives trades, ensuring compliance with client, legal, regulatory, and risk management standards.
• Analyzing market data to develop trading strategies and optimize counterparty choice, using transaction cost analysis to improve outcomes.
• Providing market commentary, feedback, and advice to investment teams on traded and open positions.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• Collaborating with global trading teams in Hong Kong and Chicago.
• Partnering with the Trading Research team to analyze large trading data sets to enhance execution tools and client results.
• Contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Gaining proficiency across all asset classes traded by the team.

Qualifications

Who we’re looking for:

Education & Background

• Strong academic background; professional certifications like CFA/IMC are advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent performance in quantitative subjects.

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in executing cash equities at buy-side or sell-side firms, with a solid understanding of financial instruments, markets, and trading mechanics.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a keen interest in financial markets.
• Experience with trading applications such as OMS and EMS.
• Problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team collaboration experience.
• Proficiency in Python or other programming languages is desirable.

Benefits include:

• Participation in performance bonuses and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions, life assurance, healthcare, and holiday allowances.
• Family leave, electric car schemes, discounts, and modern office spaces.

Additional Information

At L&G, we foster an inclusive culture with opportunities for flexible work arrangements. We value diverse backgrounds and views, guided by leaders committed to your growth and wellbeing. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, even if you don’t meet every criterion listed. Focus on your strengths and potential, and how they align with our purpose.