Algorithmic Execution Desk Analyst: London

Quantitative Brokers LLC.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantitative Brokers LLC. in London is seeking an Algorithmic Execution Desk Analyst to join its global trading support team. You will monitor real-time systems, diagnose issues, and liaise with tech and traders to minimize execution costs and manage risk.

The role requires strong market knowledge, calm under pressure, and excellent communication to relay complex information quickly to non-technical colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in financial markets with knowledge of VWAP/TWAP and order types.
• Ability to troubleshoot real-time trading systems under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to bridge communication between technical and non-technical colleagues.

Skills

Market knowledge

Pressure management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Linux

FIX

Job description

Algorithmic Execution Desk Analyst: London

The Company

QB is a rapidly expanding fin-tech firm specializing in agency algorithms in futures, options on futures, FX, and fixed income markets. QB’s culture is founded on excellence and innovation, based on rigorous quantitative research and solid implementation.

Our mission is to build best in class trading algorithms and workflow solutions through cutting edge research and technology to minimize execution costs and to provide excellent services to our clients.

Our team is highly motivated and passionate, constantly hunting for inspired solutions to reduce implicit trading costs and manage execution risk for our clients. We value creative thinkers who can implement their ideas into productive solutions.

The Opportunity

At QB the Execution Desk is revered as a “white glove” support team that is able to resolve real-time issues in an urgent fashion, understand and relay market conditions on the fly, and have a deep understanding of our algorithmic suite. Desk members need to be a multifaceted individual who can switch from partnering with tech to test a new algo enhancement, discussing the differences between each of our offered algos to a client, to working with an FCM to reconcile a client’s trade; all at a drop of a dime.

If the above excites you, then you may be perfect for our global team! This position is ideal for candidates looking to expand market and technical knowledge through electronic and algorithmic trading system support. We have a strong desk presence in NY, London, and Sydney and we are looking to build on this.

Required Skills:

• Strong personal interest in financial markets; ideally general market knowledge (VWAP/TWAP, order types, volatility)
• Ability to handle pressure while troubleshooting real-time trading system
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to relay information between technical and non-technical individuals

Suggested / Preferred Skills:

• Linux command line skills (trace logs, update configs, investigate host utilization, troubleshooting skills)
• Experience working in global, 24-hour electronic trading support team
• Knowledge of exchange traded futures and interest rates
• Working knowledge of FIX and ability to perform FIX Certifications
• Knowledge of electronic trading systems
• Experience working in a trading or IT environment
• Experience working with tick, trade, and order databases
• Experience working with algorithmic trading