Remote Buy-Side Equity Trader — Execution & Alpha

Bank Degroof Petercam SA; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development programs

Competitive compensation package

Flexible working hours & teleworking

Employee Social Engagement Program

Job summary

Bank Degroof Petercam SA is strengthening its Buy-Side Dealing Desk within Global Markets, adding a Buy-Side Equity Trader. The role focuses on effective order handling, best execution, and collaboration with portfolio managers and internal teams to support alpha and efficient trade processing.

You will work with traders across asset classes, counterparties, and internal teams to optimize execution quality and trading processes in a global, multi-asset environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in economics, finance, or related field.
• CFA/FRM or similar certifications are a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Analytical, accurate, and able to work under pressure.
• Data-driven mindset; proficiency with Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute equity orders in line with investment objectives and best execution principles.
• Monitor market conditions, liquidity, and execution opportunities.
• Perform pre- and post-trade analysis including transaction cost analysis and execution reporting.
• Monitor trade life cycle processes: confirmation, allocation, and internal processing of transactions.
• Communicate market insights and execution recommendations to desk and PMs.
• Support enhancement of trading processes, data analysis, and tools.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Data-driven mindset

Python knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in economics/finance or related field

CFA/FRM or similar certifications (a plus)

Tools

Trading platforms knowledge

Python

Job description

Bank Degroof Petercam SA is strengthening its Buy-Side Dealing Desk within Global Markets, adding a Buy-Side Equity Trader. The role focuses on effective order handling, best execution, and collaboration with portfolio managers and internal teams to support alpha and efficient trade processing.

You will work with traders across asset classes, counterparties, and internal teams to optimize execution quality and trading processes in a global, multi-asset environment.