Vice President of Sales

Harrington Starr; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading technology firm is seeking a Senior VP in Futures & Algorithmic Trading Sales to enhance relationships within the global futures markets. This hybrid role in London requires a deep understanding of exchange connectivity and market structure. The ideal candidate will drive the firm's trading products, collaborate with senior traders, and significantly impact business growth across London and Europe. Unique opportunity available with direct access to senior leadership and a high-impact team.

Qualifications

• Senior VP / Director level experience within global markets.
• Deep understanding of futures exchanges, workflows, and market structure.
• Strong technical fluency on vendor integrations and algo execution.

Responsibilities

• Own senior‑level client relationships across global futures markets.
• Drive adoption of the firm’s execution and algorithmic trading products.
• Navigate exchange structures and connectivity pathways.

Skills

Senior VP / Director level experience

Deep understanding of futures exchanges

Strong technical fluency

Network spanning banks and brokers

Job description

Senior VP – Futures & Algo Trading Sales

Location : London (Hybrid)

Up to £200,000 + commission

A long-established global trading technology firm is expanding its London team and looking for a high‑calibre senior commercial hire. The business has been operating for over 15 years and delivers advanced execution and algorithmic trading solutions used across the world’s leading trading screens.

The firm is c.60 people globally with a deep quant heritage, and proven market adoption across futures markets, the firm is now investing in senior talent to accelerate growth across London, Europe, and Asia.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, client‑facing role aimed at someone who truly understands the “plumbing” of the futures market: exchange connectivity, algo execution, market microstructure, vendor integrations, and the ecosystem of global participants.

You’ll represent a high‑performing platform already embedded into major broker and trading workflows. Your impact will be immediate: shaping strategy, driving adoption, strengthening client relationships, and opening doors across banks, brokers, prop firms, and buy‑side trading teams.

What You’ll Do

• Own senior‑level client relationships across global futures markets
• Drive adoption of the firm’s execution and algorithmic trading products
• Navigate exchange structures, connectivity pathways, and vendor integrations
• Act as a trusted counterpart to heads of trading, e‑trading, execution, and technology
• Represent the business in London and across key APAC hubs
• Work closely with quant, product, and support teams across London, US, and Asia
• Contribute to broader commercial strategy as the business scales internationally

What They’re Looking For

• Senior VP / Director level experience within global markets
• Deep understanding of futures exchanges, workflows, and market structure
• Strong technical fluency: vendor integrations, algo execution, trading screens
• A network spanning banks, brokers, FCMs, and / or buy‑side trading teams

Why This Role?

• Niche, high‑impact team with no bureaucracy
• Wide remit covering London and Europe
• A product loved by sophisticated futures traders
• Direct exposure to senior leadership, quants, and the algo team

Please contact Ian Bailey at Harrington Starr for full details.