Hybrid Transaction Cost Analyst: Trading Tech & Analytics

The Vanguard Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in London seeks a Transaction Cost Analysis professional to research, develop, and implement cutting-edge trading analytics. You will independently enhance processes for trading desks under senior guidance, resolving data and tool issues while delivering actionable insights.

The role emphasizes market microstructure knowledge and effective representation of Vanguard to internal and external audiences, with opportunities to contribute to special projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related work experience, including one year transaction cost analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Researches, evaluates, tests, and implements cutting-edge trading technology, analytics, data sources, and other tools.
• Works independently on transaction cost analysis, under the guidance of senior analysts, to maintain and enhance processes for trading desks based on rigorous research and quantitative analysis.
• Resolves issues involving data, infrastructure, and prototype technology tools leveraged by the transaction cost analysis processes. Enhances existing models, develops data sources and processes, and communicates results.
• Provides reporting and analytics to assist in shaping the future of the transaction cost analysis and trading agenda.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of market structure, microstructure, and transaction cost analysis in order to bring an informed perspective to the research process.
• Represents Vanguard effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transaction cost analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Vanguard in London seeks a Transaction Cost Analysis professional to research, develop, and implement cutting-edge trading analytics. You will independently enhance processes for trading desks under senior guidance, resolving data and tool issues while delivering actionable insights.

The role emphasizes market microstructure knowledge and effective representation of Vanguard to internal and external audiences, with opportunities to contribute to special projects.