Execution Sales Trader

GBM Securities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GBM Securities is seeking an Execution Sales Trader to cover European and US equity markets in a front-office, desk-based role. You will support DMA execution, monitor real-time order flow, and ensure stable market access across trading hours, with scope to advance into broader flow-trading responsibilities.

You will work with brokers, technology, risk, and compliance to maintain high execution standards, and may handle high-touch orders requiring judgement.

Qualifications

• Experience in equity execution trading or DMA support covering European and US markets.
• Solid understanding of DMA workflows and electronic order flow monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with OMS/EMS platforms such as Bloomberg EMSX/TOMS, Trafix, or similar.
• Familiarity with algorithmic execution strategies and order routing across venues, dark pools, and auctions.
• Knowledge of pre-trade risk controls and regulatory frameworks (FCA, SEC, exchange rules).
• Ability to manage high-touch orders alongside electronic execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication and readiness to rotate between European and US trading hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time, desk-based DMA support for European and US equity order flow.
• Maintain DMA connectivity, routing configurations, and exchange access.
• Configure and support FIX order and execution sessions.
• Troubleshoot rejects, latency, and connectivity issues with brokers and venues.
• Handle high-touch European and US orders requiring discretion.
• Offer intraday liquidity insights and execution strategy input.
• Configure OMS/EMS workflows, routing tables, and user profiles.
• Test and validate execution algorithms (VWAP, TWAP, POV).
• Monitor risk controls and ensure regulatory compliance; prepare incident reports.

Skills

DMA workflows

FIX connectivity

OMS/EMS platforms

Algorithmic execution

Pre-trade risk controls

Regulatory compliance

High-touch execution

Communication skills

Rotating trading hours

Tools

Bloomberg EMSX/TOMS

Trafix

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for an Execution Sales Trader to cover European and US equity markets in a front-office, desk-based role with flexible coverage across trading hours. The role is focused on DMA execution support, including real-time monitoring of order flow, FIX connectivity, routing, and OMS/EMS and algorithmic execution workflows, while also handling a subset of client orders that require high-touch execution and judgement. Working closely with brokers, technology, risk, and compliance teams, the position ensures stable market access, strong controls, and high execution standards, with scope to develop into a broader execution and flow-trading role as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

DMA & Real-Time Execution Support

• Provide real-time, desk-based support, actively monitoring European and US electronic order flow throughout the trading session.
• Ensure continuity and stability of DMA connectivity, routing configurations, and exchange access.
• Configure and support FIX order, execution, and drop-copy sessions.
• Diagnose and resolve issues such as rejects, connectivity interruptions, or latency anomalies in coordination with brokers and venues.

High-Touch Execution

• Handle selected European and US equity orders requiring manual oversight or execution discretion.
• Provide intraday liquidity insight, execution strategy considerations, and market colour.
• Coordinate with brokers, venues, and dark/auction mechanisms to support best execution.

OMS/EMS & Platforms

• Configure and maintain OMS/EMS workflows, routing tables, user profiles, and execution paths.
• Work with platforms including Bloomberg EMSX/TOMS and Trafix.
• Support UAT cycles, system upgrades, and production release testing.

Algorithmic Execution

• Test and validate execution algorithms (VWAP, TWAP, POV, liquidity-seeking).
• Monitor algorithm performance, venue selection, and routing logic during live trading.
• Identify and elevate anomalies such as unexpected slippage or routing deviations.

Risk & Controls (in close cooperation with Risk team)

• Configure and maintain pre-trade risk checks (max order size, price collars, credit limits, restricted lists).
• Participate in market access testing, exchange certification, and periodic control reviews.
• Ensure adherence to SEC, FINRA, exchange rules, and FCA compliance standards.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Investigate and elevate execution anomalies or system irregularities.
• Work with Technology, brokers, and vendors to resolve issues efficiently.
• Produce execution metrics, incident reports, and performance analytics.

Client Onboarding Facilitation

• Support the onboarding team in coordinating new client setups and ensuring a seamless end-to-end process.
• Facilitate communication between front office, compliance, and operations to ensure timely completion of onboarding requirements.
• Assist in collecting and submitting required client documentation and public record materials.

Risk & Compliance Adherence

• Ensure trading activities comply with internal risk limits, regulatory guidelines, and compliance standards while promoting good customer outcomes.
• Identify, analyse, and elevate potential operational or market risks, proposing solutions to mitigate exposure.
• Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to ensure trades and positions meet applicable risk policies and frameworks.

Qualification & Experience

• Experience in equity execution trading, execution sales, or DMA support, covering both European and US markets.
• Strong understanding of DMA workflows, electronic order flow monitoring, and FIX connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with OMS/EMS platforms such as Bloomberg EMSX/TOMS, Trafix, or comparable systems.
• Familiarity with algorithmic execution strategies and how orders are routed across exchanges, dark pools, and auction mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of pre-trade risk controls and relevant regulatory frameworks, including FCA, SEC, and exchange rules.
• Ability to handle high-touch orders alongside electronic execution in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Clear communication skills and flexibility to rotate between European and US trading hours.