Senior Quant Trader - Equities

CW Talent Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm seeks an experienced Senior Quant Execution Trader to enhance trading performance across equities markets. You will develop algorithms, collaborate with quants, and optimize trading strategies in a cutting-edge environment. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to lead execution innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Strong career growth potential

Access to cutting-edge trading technology

Collaborative quant team environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in algorithmic execution and quantitative trading.
• Experience working in high-frequency trading environments.
• Proven analytical skills with a focus on execution optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine execution algorithms for equities trading.
• Optimize execution strategies to reduce market impact.
• Conduct transaction cost analysis to enhance trading performance.

Skills

Algorithmic execution

Market microstructure

Programming in Python

High-frequency trading

Analyzing transaction costs

Order flow dynamics

Job description

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Director at CW Talent Solutions | Hedgefund Talent Advisory

Senior Quant Execution Trader – Equities - London

CW Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading global trading firm to hire an experienced Senior Quant Execution Trader to optimize execution strategies and drive trading performance across equities markets. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of quantitative research, execution strategy, and technology in a cutting-edge trading environment.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Quant Execution Trader with a strong background in algorithmic execution. You’ll work closely with quants, traders, and developers to refine trading strategies and enhance execution performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine execution algorithms for equities trading
• Optimize market impact models and execution strategies to reduce slippage
• Conduct transaction cost analysis (TCA) to enhance trading performance
• Collaborate with developers and researchers to improve execution infrastructure
• Engage with exchanges, brokers, and liquidity providers to enhance access to liquidity
• Leverage quantitative models to drive best execution and trade efficiency

Preferred Experience:

• Expertise in market microstructure, execution algorithms, and TCA
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with high-frequency trading (HFT) or systematic execution strategies
• Deep understanding of equities markets, order flow dynamics, and liquidity provisioning
• Strategic, analytical mindset with a passion for execution optimization

What’s in it for you?

• A chance to lead and innovate in quant execution trading
• Competitive compensation and strong career growth potential
• Access to cutting-edge trading technology and a collaborative quant team
• Work with a globally recognized trading firm at the forefront of execution innovation

Why Choose Us?

Our client is an industry leader in quant execution and algorithmic trading, known for its technological edge and advanced research infrastructure. If you're ready to take execution trading to the next level, this is your opportunity.

Get in touch today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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