What is the opportunity?

As a QIS trader you will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and executing quantitative investment strategies across multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, commodities, and FX.

What will you do?

• Work with a senior trader on the pricing of new trades and risk management of a cross asset QIS book.  
• Trading Execution: Execute trades efficiently and effectively in accordance with the prescribed strategies and market conditions, leveraging sophisticated trading algorithms and platforms.
• Risk Management: Monitor and manage portfolio risk, ensuring adherence to risk limits and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Strategy Development: Help with the Design and implement quantitative investment strategies across various asset classes to achieve competitive performance and manage risk.
• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of trading strategies, adjusting and optimizing as necessary to maintain competitive edge and profitability.
• Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand their investment objectives and work with QIS structuring to provide tailored QIS solutions, fostering strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other traders, quantitative analysts, and technology teams to enhance trading infrastructure and optimize strategy implementation.
• Help with strategy updates, and market insights for both internal and external stakeholders.

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in derivative trading or related roles within the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB, and experience with statistical modeling, machine learning, and data analysis.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and trading dynamics across multiple asset classes.
• Analytical Acumen: Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Job Skills

Additional Job Details

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

London

United Kingdom

35

Full time

CAPITAL MARKETS

Regular

Salaried

2024-11-15

2024-11-29

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above