Macro -Trader, Prop Desk

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Macro Trader for their Prop and Investment desk in London. The role involves executing financial instruments, analyzing market sentiment, and collaborating with colleagues. Candidates should have previous Macro Trading experience, preferably from an Investment Bank or Hedge Fund, and a solid understanding of US and European markets. This position offers a dynamic environment for skilled traders.

Qualifications

• Previous Macro/Prop Trading experience from an Investment Bank or Hedge Fund.
• Good understanding of US and European economies and markets.

Responsibilities

• Promote, develop and execute financial instruments like Equities, Bonds, Futures, etc.
• Interpret financial/market news to determine market sentiment.
• Execute financial instruments on a discretionary mandate.

Skills

Macro Trading

Financial Analysis

Market Sentiment Analysis

Data Analysis

Brokering Financial Instruments

Education

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

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Client:

Barbara Houghton

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.08.2025

Expiry Date:

20.09.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a leading Investment house, is seeking a Macro Trader for their Prop and Investment desk.

Main responsibilities are:

To promote, develop and execute financial instruments ideally US and European Equities, Euro Bonds, Futures, Options and FX with brokers under the FCA Senior Managers and Certification Regime as a Certification Employee under Client Dealing Function, SYSC 27. This activity is carried out under the FCAs permission Managing investments.

By interpreting financial/market news and determining market sentiment via research, valuation, and data analysis.

To execute financial instruments Company and brokers in London, EEA, USA and Asia.

The Trading shall be executed and settled by Companies own account under a discretionary mandate and relevant instructions within a limited trading capacity.

To analyse financial/market information and determining market sentiment via research, valuation, and data analysis

To share all relevant information with colleagues within the front office of the Company, to maximise business flows within the compliance limits.

To provide assistance to Senior Management

To comply with all the Company rules, policies, and procedures

Education and Skills:

Previous Macro /Prop Trading experience from Investment Bank, Hedge Fund or Securities House

Graduate preferred, but skills may override.

Good understanding and knowledge of US and European economy and markets and working experience in the field.

For more information on this role please contact Barbara Houghton by sending your CV quoting ref 16654BH.