Senior Trader
- Lead and manage market risk exposures in adherence to the firm’s risk policy, ensuring the highest standards of risk management.
- Oversee and optimize internal and external order executions to ensure smooth and efficient trade flows.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews and analyses of trading activity across all applicable asset classes, including stocks, ETFs, futures, and forex.
- Ensure the accuracy of product pricing and overall system performance.
- Identify and implement optimizations to system parameters to enhance execution quality and trading efficiency.
- Develop and produce effective KPIs to review and improve trading data and strategies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement ideas for trading/risk tools and products to strengthen the firm’s offering, enhance controls, and drive efficiency.
- Lead ongoing best execution monitoring and produce detailed monthly management reports to present to internal committees.
- Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to maintain and enhance the firm’s competitive edge.
- Mentor and provide guidance to the junior members of the team, promoting a high-performing culture.
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role - preferably with a focus on equities.
- Demonstrable deep interest in financial markets and working knowledge of the online retail brokerage industry.
- Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of market practices and their regulatory requirements.
- Minimum 2:1 degree within a relevant field, with a scientific or mathematical background, e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Economics.
- Strong programming skills, with proficiency in SQL and Python.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
- Highly numerate and analytical, with a strategic approach to trading and risk management.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, demonstrating adaptability and a driven attitude to achieve goals.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
- Challenges that will help you grow and realize your potential fast.
- Opportunity to make a big impact - you will build innovative services used by millions of investors to build wealth.
- Work with smart, spirited, helpful, high-performing colleagues with a common goal.
- An environment where nothing is set in stone.
- Appreciation for your talent and ideas.
- Generous remuneration package including annual bonuses.
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