Associate, Equity Derivatives Junior Flow Trader

RBC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an Associate, Junior Flow Trader. This role involves pricing and risk management of Flow books, developing analytical tools in Python, and collaborating closely with Traders. Candidates should have a strong programming background and a degree in a relevant field. Excellent opportunities for professional growth are offered within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to work with top professionals

Dynamic and collaborative team

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong object-oriented programming background.
• Quantitative and coding skills.
• Direct Equity Derivatives experience.

Responsibilities

• Involved in day-to-day pricing and risk management of Flow books in EMEA.
• Work with Traders to develop quantitative analytics tools in Python.
• Identify and remediate issues affecting customer treatment.

Skills

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Detail-Oriented

Financial Engineering

Financial Statement Analysis

Investments Analysis

Personal Development

Personal Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

C++

Java

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our London team as an Associate, Junior Flow Trader on a permanent basis. This role works closely with front office Quant, Technology and Trading teams on maintaining and refining the existing trading platform, along with managing trade and risk EMEA Flow books.

What will you do?

• Be involved in the day-to-day pricing and risk management of the Flow books in EMEA.
• Work with Traders to develop quantitative analytics tools in Python, make use of the existing codebase and add new additions as required.
• Make use of the quant library and implement new additions.
• Identify, escalate and remediate issues that could directly or indirectly lead to the unfair treatment of customers; and that could affect the firms’ obligations to deliver good outcomes for retail clients in accordance with the FCA Consumer Duty Principle.
• Work with Front Office BT on refining and maintaining existing technology platform.
• Support with generating new trade ideas.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Strong object-oriented programming background.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python)
• Quantitative and coding skills.
• Direct Equity Derivatives experience

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of programming languages (SQL, VBA, C++/Java)

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.

• 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.

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE: LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-06-26

Application Deadline: 2025-10-03

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

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