Electronic Execution Sales Trader

Citigroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Performance-related bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Parental Leave

Learning and development resources

Job summary

Citi Markets in London is seeking a senior leader to drive growth, risk management, and client engagement across electronic execution in EMEA. You will shape algorithmic strategies, collaborate with Quantitative Research and Technology, and ensure robust controls and regulatory compliance across multi-asset flows.

The role requires deep expertise in equity market microstructure, extensive client relationships, and a track record of regulated trading frameworks within a top-tier bank or buy-side.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience in electronic equities trading or related areas is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and market share in the EMEA electronic execution franchise with institutional clients.
• Lead design and deployment of algorithmic trading strategies across cash equities.
• Oversee risk management, P&L monitoring, and regulatory capital optimization across electronic flows.
• Collaborate with Sales, Research, Prime Finance, and Product to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with MiFID II/MiFIR, FCA rules, and best execution standards.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Math/Engineering/CS

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD/MBA/CFA) preferred

Tools

EMS

OMS

Market data platforms

Job description

Citi Markets is a leading global markets and securities services business operating across fixed income, currencies, commodities, equities, and prime finance. Our operation is uniquely global. Our client list is remarkably varied. Our product range is incredibly broad. But we're not the finished article. We have big ambitions for the future and all the resources we need to reach them, including some of the smartest people in the industry. At Citi Markets, we win together. In a rapidly changing world, our shared vision gives us the clarity, agility and global perspectives we need to shape the future.

The Director on the EMEA Cash Electronic Execution Desk is a senior leadership role within the Equities Markets division, responsible for driving the growth, optimization, and risk management of Citi's electronic equities trading franchise across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. This role blends quantitative market structure expertise, client-facing relationship management, algorithmic trading proficiency, and rigorous regulatory oversight. You will lead client engagement on electronic execution, collaborate with Quantitative Research and Technology to enhance algorithmic strategies, and ensure our platform operates under the highest standards of risk control and regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity to shape the future of electronic execution in one of the world's most dynamic equities franchises.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and market share expansion across the EMEA electronic execution franchise by developing strategic relationships with institutional clients including asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds
• Lead the design, optimization, and deployment of algorithmic trading strategies across cash equities, working closely with Quantitative Research, Technology, and Market Structure teams to enhance execution quality and client outcomes
• Manage comprehensive risk oversight of electronic trading activity, including real-time P&L monitoring, position management, market impact analysis, and regulatory capital optimization across multi-asset class electronic flows
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Research, Prime Finance, and Product teams to deliver integrated solutions that address complex client execution challenges and capture emerging market opportunities
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements including MiFID II/MiFIR, FCA Conduct Rules, market abuse regulations, and internal risk frameworks, maintaining robust controls over algorithmic trading systems
• Mentor and develop junior traders and sales professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the Electronic Execution team

What We Need from You

• Extensive experience in electronic equities trading, algorithmic execution, or quantitative market-making within a tier-1 investment bank or institutional buy-side firm, with proven track record of revenue generation and client relationship management
• Deep expertise in equity market microstructure, algorithmic trading strategies (VWAP, TWAP, implementation shortfall, arrival price, POV), smart order routing, dark pool liquidity, and regulatory frameworks governing electronic execution in European markets
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and experience working with execution management systems (EMS), order management systems (OMS), and market data platforms
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain senior-level client relationships across institutional investor segments, with exceptional communication skills to articulate complex trading strategies and market insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Comprehensive understanding of FCA/PRA regulatory requirements, MiFID II/MiFIR transparency obligations, best execution principles, and trade reporting standards applicable to electronic equities trading
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline; advanced degree (MSc, PhD, MBA, CFA) strongly preferred

What Citi Can Offer You

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day.

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