Senior Quant Trader - Equities

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is seeking a Senior Quant Execution Trader to innovate in execution strategies for equities markets. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of quantitative research and technology, collaborating with a talented team to enhance trading performance and access liquidity.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Strong career growth potential

Access to cutting-edge trading technology

Collaborative quant team environment

Qualifications

• Expertise in algorithmic execution and market microstructure.
• Strong programming skills in Python preferred.
• Experience with high-frequency trading and execution strategies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Algorithmic execution

Market microstructure

Programming in Python

Transaction cost analysis (TCA)

High-frequency trading

Order flow dynamics

Liquidity provisioning

Execution optimization

Job description

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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.