Quantitative Trader

L.Knighton; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Direct ownership of risk and PnL

Global platform access

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A global proprietary trading firm in London is seeking experienced Equity Derivatives Traders. You will generate and execute trading strategies, collaborating closely with risk teams while maintaining a clear focus on performance metrics. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in proprietary trading and a strong ethical character. The role offers significant autonomy, a competitive compensation package, and opportunities to scale your performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a proprietary trading firm.
• Demonstrated track record with at least 2 years in a principal risk-taking role with direct P&L ownership.
• Ability to clearly communicate and evidence your trading strategy.
• Strong ethical character, integrity, and self-accountability.

Responsibilities

• Generate, evaluate, and execute trading strategies across one or more major asset classes.
• Collaborate with leadership and risk teams to align portfolio construction with firm-wide capital allocation.
• Provide clear reporting on performance, exposure, and risk metrics.

Skills

Proven trading strategies

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Integrity

Ethical standards

Proprietary trading

Job description

L.Knighton is working with a well-established global proprietary trading firm operating across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our client is seeking experienced traders or trading teams with a recent track record of success using proven, prop-style strategies to join the team in London.

Equity Derivatives Trader, Small Caps (London)

Key Responsibilities

• Generate, evaluate, and execute trading strategies across one or more major asset classes.
• Collaborate with leadership and risk teams to align portfolio construction with firm-wide capital allocation, risk appetite, and market access.
• Provide clear reporting on performance, exposure, and risk metrics; participate in ongoing strategy reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a proprietary trading firm.
• Demonstrated track record with at least 2 years in a principal risk-taking role with direct P&L ownership.
• Ability to clearly communicate and evidence your trading strategy.
• Strong ethical character, integrity, and self-accountability.

Why Join

• Significant autonomy and direct ownership of your risk and PnL.
• Attractive compensation package with a competitive performance-based payout structure.
• Meaningful capital allocations with the potential to scale for proven, repeatable performance.
• Global platform with access to deep liquidity and robust infrastructure.
• Opportunities to participate in the group's broader growth.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Financial Services and Capital Markets

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