Senior Delta 1 Trader

Marks Sattin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Delta One Trader to join their global trading team. This role focuses on ADR/GDR arbitrage and requires a systematic trading background. The successful candidate will leverage data-driven insights to optimize trading strategies, manage real-time risk, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. If you are a highly analytical individual with a passion for equity markets and a self-starter mentality, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment to drive profitability through sophisticated arbitrage strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in delta one trading and global equities.
• Strong coding skills and understanding of market microstructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage delta one trading strategies across ADR/GDR pairs.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to enhance trading performance.

Skills

Python

SQL

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Tools

Automated Trading Systems

Backtesting Frameworks

Job description

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Overview:

My client is seeking an experienced Delta One Trader with a strong focus on ADR/GDR arbitrage and equity markets to join our global trading team. This role is ideal for a highly analytical individual with a systematic trading background and deep expertise in global equity instruments. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving profitability through sophisticated arbitrage strategies, managing risk in real-time, and collaborating closely with quants, developers, and execution teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and manage delta one trading strategies across ADR/GDR pairs, focusing on both intra-day and medium-horizon arbitrage opportunities.
• Leverage systematic models and data-driven insights to inform trading decisions and enhance alpha capture.
• Optimize execution via low-latency infrastructure, internal algos, and smart order routing.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and technologists to improve strategy performance and streamline trading processes.
• Monitor and manage real-time risk exposures, PnL, and capital allocation across books.
• Stay current on market structure, regulatory changes, and corporate actions affecting ADR/GDR vehicles and related equity markets.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience at a systematic trading firm or hedge fund, with a proven track record in delta one trading and global equities, specifically ADR/GDR instruments.
• Strong coding and data manipulation skills (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar); familiarity with backtesting frameworks is a plus.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure, cross-listing arbitrage, and liquidity dynamics.
• Experience with automated trading systems and working closely with quant developers and infrastructure teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong risk management and analytical skills.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently in a high-pressure environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior involvement in the buildout or scaling of an ADR/GDR trading book.
• Experience in emerging markets and/or access to local market data feeds (US/Europe).
• Exposure to portfolio financing, synthetic equity products, or swap-based trading.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

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