Execution Trader

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systematic hedge fund is seeking an Execution Trader to manage and automate the execution of trades across various asset classes. This role involves strong collaboration with brokers and requires proficiency in Python to streamline workflows and enhance trading efficiency. The position offers exposure to advanced trading technologies and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic trading environment.

Benefits

Exposure to cutting-edge trading technology

Opportunity to work in a prominent hedge fund

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of execution trading experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Multi-asset class experience including equities, futures, FX, and fixed income.

Responsibilities

• Execute orders across equities, futures, FX, and fixed income.
• Automate trade processes and optimize workflows using Python.
• Collaborate with brokers to ensure smooth order fulfillment.

Skills

Execution Trading

Python

Order Management Systems

FIX Protocols

Broker APIs

Job description

As an Execution Trader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that trade execution processes are efficient, accurate, and seamless.

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded, technology-driven hedge fund specializing in systematic and quantitative trading across multiple asset classes.

Description

As an Execution Trader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that trade execution processes are efficient, accurate, and seamless. Your core responsibility will be managing and automating the execution of orders across multiple asset classes, liaising directly with brokers to ensure timely and effective order fulfillment. You will leverage your strong coding skills-particularly in Python-to enhance and streamline trade workflows, working closely with portfolio managers and quantitative researchers. Your expertise will help reduce execution costs and improve overall trading efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:
Executing orders across a broad range of asset classes including equities, futures, FX, and fixed incomeAutomating trade execution processes and optimizing existing workflows using PythonCollaborating with brokers and counterparties to ensure smooth order routing and fulfillmentMonitoring real-time trade execution and resolving any issues promptlySupporting development of internal tools and analytics related to trade execution and performance


Profile
5 to 8 years of execution trading experience within a systematic hedge fund or quantitative trading environmentStrong programming skills, ideally Python, with experience automating execution workflowsDeep understanding of order management systems (OMS), FIX protocols, and broker APIsMulti-asset class experience covering equities, futures, FX, and fixed income productsAbility to work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced, data-driven environmentExcellent communication skills to liaise effectively with brokers and internal stakeholdersA proactive and problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail


Job Offer
Opportunity to join a leading systematic hedge fund with a strong global presenceExposure to cutting-edge trading technology and multi-asset class execution

Skills

execution trader