Senior Trader

Trading212; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company seeks an experienced Risk Manager to oversee trading activities and ensure compliance with risk policies. The successful candidate will have strong programming skills and a background in financial markets, enabling them to enhance trading efficiency and mentor junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing firm, with a generous remuneration package and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package including annual bonuses

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

A collaborative and innovative working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably with equities focus.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor junior members.
• Demonstrable interest and knowledge of financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead market risk management and product pricing accuracy.
• Optimize trade flows and conduct analysis on trading activities.
• Mentor team members to maintain performance and high standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Programming skills

Numerical skills

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in relevant field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Our mission is to enable everyone to build wealth

We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love.

Fostering a culture of excellence and high velocity is the key to our success.

We are reinventing how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products that people love.

Тoday, we serve over 4.5 million clients, with more than €30 billion in assets under management—a testament to the scale and trust we’ve built in just a few years.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage market risk exposures in adherence to the firm’s risk policy, ensuring the highest standards of risk management.

• Oversee and optimize internal and external order executions to ensure smooth and efficient trade flows.

• Conduct comprehensive reviews and analyses of trading activity across all applicable asset classes, including stocks, ETFs, futures, and forex.

• Ensure the accuracy of product pricing and overall system performance.

• Identify and implement optimizations to system parameters to enhance execution quality and trading efficiency.

• Develop and produce effective KPIs to review and improve trading data and strategies.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement ideas for trading/risk tools and products to strengthen the firm’s offering, enhance controls, and drive efficiency.

• Lead ongoing best execution monitoring and produce detailed monthly management reports to present to internal committees.

• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to maintain and enhance the firm’s competitive edge.

• Mentor and provide guidance to the junior members of the team, promoting a high-performing culture.

What you need to have:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role - preferably with a focus on equities.

• Demonstrable deep interest in financial markets and working knowledge of the online retail brokerage industry.

• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of market practices and their regulatory requirements.

• Minimum 2:1 degree within a relevant field, with a scientific or mathematical background, e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Economics.

• Strong programming skills, with proficiency in SQL and Python.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.

• Highly numerate and analytical, with a strategic approach to trading and risk management.

• Proven ability to work under pressure, demonstrating adaptability and a driven attitude to achieve goals.

• High attention to detail and accuracy, with a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

What we offer:

• Challenges that will help you grow and realize your potential fast.

• Opportunity to make a big impact - you will build innovative services used by millions of investors to build wealth.

• Work with smart, spirited, helpful, high-performing colleagues with a common goal.

• An environment where nothing is set in stone.

• Appreciation for your talent and ideas.

• Generous remuneration package including annual bonuses.

Are you ready to accelerate your career with us? We'd love to hear from you!

We thank all applicants, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All personal data of applicants is protected by the law and will be treated with strict confidentiality.