Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- England, United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years of work experience in algorithmic trading and exposure to systematic macro strategies, ideally with experience in futures, fixed income, FX, and exchange-traded global equities.
- Education
- Undergraduate or higher degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
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Role Summary
The Trader oversees the trading process for an established quantitative portfolio management team and contributes to its investment process. The role covers systematic trading during European hours, with backup coverage during the US morning.
What You'll Do
- Oversee international equities and macro systematic trading during European hours and provide backup coverage during the US morning.
- Execute trades in rates instruments across global OTC markets.
- Build relationships and negotiate trades with liquidity partners to achieve best execution.
- Monitor and support portfolio construction, execution, connectivity, and related processes.
- Conduct post-trading execution and transaction cost analysis and suggest improvements.
- Support international implementation of internally developed algorithms and monitor them for trading issues.
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View full postingQualifications
Requires 2+ years of algorithmic trading work experience and exposure to systematic macro strategies; an undergraduate or higher degree in a quantitative discipline; familiarity with SQL, Python, Tradeweb, and Bloomberg; strong quantitative skills, attention to operational risk, and commitment to high ethical standards.
Preferred
- Experience in futures, fixed income, FX, and exchange-traded global equities is described as ideal.
Original job description
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Original job description
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Role:
An established quantitative portfolio management team at Point72 is looking for an experienced trader to oversee the team’s trading process, contribute to its core business, and develop new areas of expertise. This is an opportunity for candidates with expertise in systematic trading to take on a leading role on the front lines of the team’s investment process.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight of international equities and macro systematic trading during European hours and provide backup coverage during US morning.
- Execute trades in rates instruments across global OTC markets.
- Build relationships and negotiate trades with liquidity partners to achieve best execution.
- Monitor and support portfolio construction, execution, connectivity, and related processes.
- Help conduct post-trading execution and transaction cost analysis and suggest ways to improve.
- Support the international implementation of internally developed algorithms and help monitor them for any trading issues.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of work experience in algorithmic trading and exposure to systematic macro strategies, ideally with experience in futures, fixed income, FX, and exchange-traded global equities.
- Undergraduate or higher degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
- Familiarity with SQL and Python.
- Familiarity with vendor trading platforms including Tradeweb and Bloomberg.
- Detail-oriented and vigilant about potential operational risks.
- Strong quantitative skills and sensitivity to numbers.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
About the company
Point72
Large Enterprise
Point72 is a global asset management firm that invests across various asset classes, primarily focusing on equity and credit markets. Founded by Steven A. Cohen in 2014, the firm leverages advanced data analytics and extensive research to drive investment decisions and deliver superior returns for its clients. With a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and professional development, Point72 cultivates a dynamic work environment where talented individuals can thrive in the fast-paced financial landscape. The company fosters a culture of integrity and accountability, aiming to contribute positively to the communities it serves.