Head of Trading (Europe, HFT)

Thurn Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Research and Trading to lead their new quantitative practice in London. This role involves hands-on research, strategic oversight, and collaboration with risk management to ensure robust trading practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quantitative trading, a strong record of successful strategies across various asset classes, and the ability to navigate European markets. Join a forward-thinking firm that is expanding its footprint in Europe and play a pivotal role in shaping its future success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in quantitative trading, especially in high-frequency trading.
• Proven success in trading strategies across asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day research and strategy development.
• Collaborate with risk management to ensure trading compliance.
• Maintain relationships with brokers and technology partners.

Skills

Quantitative Trading

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Trading Strategies

Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Master's Degree in Mathematics

PhD in a related field

Job description

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Company: APAC’s leading, technologically driven HFT firm.

Location: London, United Kingdom.

Brief: One of APAC’s most prominent and technologically driven HFT firms, now building a European headquarters in London is seeking a Head of Research and Trading to spearhead their new quantitative practice across European Options and Futures.

Responsibilities:

• Remaining hands on across the day-to-day research agenda, while overseeing the wider strategy design, development and optimization.
• Collaborate with the risk management team to establish and maintain appropriate risk controls, ensuring the firm's trading activities are within acceptable risk parameters.
• Maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including brokers, exchanges, and technology partners.
• Contribute to the decision making of the European expansion and hiring process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. PhD is a plus.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in quantitative trading, preferably within a high-frequency trading environment.
• Proven track record of successful trading strategies across multiple asset classes (e.g., equities, futures, options, FX).
• Knowledge of European markets is an advantage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Research

• Industries

  Financial Services and Investment Management

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