Equity Trader in City of London

Our client, a trading house, is seeking an experienced Equity Trader to join their high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of risk and P&L across equity derivative trading accounts and contribute to the development of cutting-edge trading strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively manage risk and P&L for all equity derivative trading accounts.
• Develop, implement, and refine equity derivatives trading strategies.
• Ensure timely allocation of trades and associated hedges across multiple flows, resolving any economic breaks.
• Analyze market microstructure, order flow, and volatility dynamics to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and developers to enhance pricing models, hedging algorithms, and execution tools.
• Maintain awareness of corporate actions, earnings events, and sector-specific catalysts impacting equity and derivatives markets.
• Execute trades with precision across listed equities, ensuring best execution and liquidity management.
• Utilize algorithmic, electronic, and block-trading strategies to minimize slippage and transaction costs.
• Monitor intraday liquidity, volatility, and market depth to optimize trading decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in equity derivatives trading.
• Proven ability to manage risk and P&L in a dynamic market environment.
• Strong understanding of market microstructure and volatility dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with quants and developers.