At a Glance
- Tasks: Run and scale ETF trading strategies while managing risk in fast-paced markets.
- Company: Leading global quantitative trading firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, autonomy in strategy development, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your strategies and make impactful decisions in real-time.
- Qualifications: Strong background in ETF trading and proven PnL responsibility.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading global quantitative trading firm is hiring an experienced ETF Quantitative Trader. The firm trades across the world's largest exchanges from offices in Europe, North America, and Asia, with a research-driven culture and a growing hedge fund platform. The environment is collaborative and notably less siloed than most competitors: traders and researchers work across multiple products, markets, and strategies. The seat suits professionals looking to take greater ownership of strategy development and PnL in a highly autonomous setting.
Responsibilities
- Run and scale ETF trading strategies, trading and managing risk across ETF products
- Optimise execution quality, latency, and order placement
- Make real-time trading and risk decisions in fast-moving markets
- Work closely with quantitative researchers and developers to enhance existing systematic strategies
- Identify and implement new ideas to improve trading performance and profitability
- Monitor market conditions and adapt strategies accordingly
- Contribute to the development of new trading opportunities across products and regions
Requirements
- Strong background in ETF market making and/or systematic ETF trading
- Proven experience running strategies with direct PnL responsibility
- Sound risk judgement and the ability to make decisions in real time
- Comfortable collaborating with researchers and developers to iterate on strategy performance
We think you need these skills to ace ETF Quantitative Trader
ETF Market Making
Systematic ETF Trading
PnL Responsibility
Risk Management
Real-Time Decision Making
Collaboration with Researchers
Strategy Development
