Systematic Trader – Global Equities & Rates

Point72 Asset Management, L.P; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading asset management firm located in Greater London is seeking an experienced trader to oversee its systematic trading processes. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in algorithmic trading across various markets such as futures and FX. Responsibilities include executing trades, monitoring portfolio performance, and managing vendor platforms. The role emphasizes detail orientation and ethical trading practices, offering a unique chance to lead in an innovative investment environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in algorithmic trading.
• Experience with futures, fixed income, FX, and global equities.
• Detail-oriented with strong quantitative skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee international equities and macro systematic trading.
• Execute trades in rates instruments across global OTC markets.
• Monitor portfolio construction and execution processes.

Connaissances

Algorithmic trading

Systematic macro strategies

Negotiation

Quantitative analysis

SQL

Python

Formation

Undergraduate or higher degree in quantitative discipline

Outils

Tradeweb

Bloomberg

Description du poste

Role:

An established quantitative portfolio management team at Point72 is looking for an experienced trader to oversee the team’s trading process, contribute to its core business, and develop new areas of expertise. This is an opportunity for candidates with expertise in systematic trading to take on a leading role on the front lines of the team’s investment process.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of international equities and macro systematic trading during European hours and provide backup coverage during US morning.
• Execute trades in rates instruments across global OTC markets.
• Build relationships and negotiate trades with liquidity partners to achieve best execution.
• Monitor and support portfolio construction, execution, connectivity, and related processes.
• Help conduct post-trading execution and transaction cost analysis and suggest ways to improve.
• Support the international implementation of internally developed algorithms and help monitor them for any trading issues.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of work experience in algorithmic trading and exposure to systematic macro strategies, ideally with experience in futures, fixed income, FX, and exchange-traded global equities.
• Undergraduate or higher degree in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, engineering, or other quantitative discipline.
• Familiarity with SQL and Python.
• Familiarity with vendor trading platforms including Tradeweb and Bloomberg.
• Detail-oriented and vigilant about potential operational risks.
• Strong quantitative skills and sensitivity to numbers.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.