Equity Trader

Marlin Selection Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A trading house in the City of London seeks an experienced Equity Trader to manage risk and P&L across equity derivative accounts. The role involves developing and refining trading strategies in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and 5 years of trading experience, with strong skills in market dynamics and quantitative analysis.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equity derivatives trading.
• Proven ability to manage risk and P&L.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk and P&L for equity derivative trading accounts.
• Develop and implement equity trading strategies.
• Collaborate with analysts to enhance trading models.

Skills

Risk management

Equity derivatives trading

Market microstructure analysis

Volatility dynamics

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, or related discipline

Job description

Our client, a trading house, is seeking an experienced Equity Trader to join their high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of risk and P&L across equity derivative trading accounts and contribute to the development of cutting-edge trading strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively manage risk and P&L for all equity derivative trading accounts.
• Develop, implement, and refine equity derivatives trading strategies.
• Ensure timely allocation of trades and associated hedges across multiple flows, resolving any economic breaks.
• Analyze market microstructure, order flow, and volatility dynamics to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and developers to enhance pricing models, hedging algorithms, and execution tools.
• Maintain awareness of corporate actions, earnings events, and sector-specific catalysts impacting equity and derivatives markets.
• Execute trades with precision across listed equities, ensuring best execution and liquidity management.
• Utilize algorithmic, electronic, and block-trading strategies to minimize slippage and transaction costs.
• Monitor intraday liquidity, volatility, and market depth to optimize trading decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in equity derivatives trading.
• Proven ability to manage risk and P&L in a dynamic market environment.
• Strong understanding of market microstructure and volatility dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with quants and developers.