Head of Trading (Europe, HFT)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HFT firm is establishing its European headquarters in London and is looking for a Head of Research and Trading. This role involves spearheading the quantitative practice for European Options and Futures, overseeing research, strategy development, and risk management while collaborating with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in quantitative trading.
• Proven track record of successful trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research agenda and strategy development.
• Collaborate with risk management to ensure trading activities are within risk parameters.
• Maintain relationships with brokers and exchanges.

Skills

Quantitative Trading

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance

PhD

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.