Multi-Asset Trader

SS&C Technologies Holdings; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned firm in London is seeking experienced Multi-Asset Traders for their new outsourced trading desk. This role requires executing trades in various asset classes, strong market knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with portfolio managers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to trading strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Comprehensive training opportunities

Employee programs to promote work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-asset trading.
• Full FCA trading approval required.
• Strong knowledge of trading protocols for equities and ETFs.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across multiple asset classes ensuring best execution.
• Develop and implement trading strategies with portfolio managers.
• Monitor market conditions and provide insights to investment team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferable but not essential)

Tools

OMS and EMS trading platforms

Bloomberg

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SS&C Technologies seek experienced Multi-Asset Traders to join our new outsourced trading desk in London (although initially these roles will be based in Basildon, Essex). The successful candidate will be responsible for executing orders across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income and ETFs. Markets are traded in the US, EMEA and APAC. This role will a deep understanding of market dynamics, strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively with portfolio managers and other stakeholders.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C Wealth & Investment Technologies is a leading provider of award-winning technology and services for the investment management industry worldwide. Our 5000+ clients across 50+ countries include asset managers, wealth managers, family offices, alternative investment managers, fund administrators, brokers, banks, and insurance. Our solutions streamline their processes for portfolio management, trading and order management, compliance, accounting, performance analytics, reporting and more.

This is a unique opportunity to blend financial industry knowledge with technology skills, in a vibrant, international work environment. You get to tap into the knowledge of leading financial institutions as well as our experienced team, to learn and develop skills that will ultimately help you progress your career and grow a solid network within the fin-tech industry.

At SS&C, you will find a rewarding career where you can thrive at every level. We are proud of our unique business culture, founded on the passion of our people, dedicated to the success of our clients. As a company, we reward innovation and professionalism, and support personal development. We invest in our employees through offering competitive compensation and benefits, comprehensive training opportunities, and employee programs to promote a healthy work-life balance and personal well-being. Our culture thrives on teamwork and diversity. Therefore, we hope to see you bring your unique perspective and talent to SS&C and thrive!

About the role

Key requirements are for candidates to have experience in both voice trading and electronic trading. Relationships with Market Makers across equities and ETFs is essential. Experience in algorithmic trading for global equities, and a full understanding of liquidity profiles across various trading venues, such as MTFs, exchanges, and dark pools, is also required.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across multiple asset classes, ensuring best execution and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement trading strategies in collaboration with portfolio managers.
• Maintain and build relationships with brokers, counterparties, and other market participants.
• Utilise advanced trading platforms and technology to enhance trading efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of trading processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Provide regular reports and updates on trading activities and market trends.
• Monitor market conditions and provide insights to the investment team.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferable but not essential. Full FCA trading approval is key.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-asset trading, preferably within an outsourced trading environment.
• Strong knowledge of equities, fixed income, and ETF trading protocols.
• Proficiency in using OMS and EMS trading platforms and also Bloomberg.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick, informed decisions.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Well versed in TCA, both pre-trade and live.

All employees are accountable for the delivery of a Quality service, driving for excellence in all their work activities:

• To be quality driven, aiming for 100% accuracy and timeliness of delivery.
• To effectively plan the way services are delivered so that all activity is directly related to providing quality services and meeting the expectations of the customer.
• To continuously review processes and practices relating to the role and act as a catalyst for change and improvement in individual and team performance.
• To observe proper standards of market, business, and personal conduct, demonstrating integrity in the execution of duties.
• To communicate and promote the values which reinforce and support a consistent quality culture.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, to enable us to bring a diversity of perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a diverse workforce in the widest sense.