Trader, Equity & FX, L&G - Asset Management, America

L&G; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Vacation

Commuter and transit programs

Job summary

L&G Asset Management – America is seeking an ambitious Multi Asset Trader to join its Global Trading Team in Chicago. Equity trading experience is required, with derivative or FX exposure considered a plus.

You will support trade execution, collaborate with investment teams, and drive improvements across asset classes in a fast-paced global environment. Candidates should bring 5+ years in equity trading, strong risk discipline, and a willingness to develop trading skills across assets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an Equity trading role.
• Experience trading Listed/OTC Derivatives or FX is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of market structure & risk (impact, liquidity).
• High level of attention to detail with a strong risk management mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task, trading different asset classes in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to adapt and learn new asset classes and products as needs arise.
• Strong analytical skills. Quantitative and programming skills will be additive.
• Strong work ethic, impeccable integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the execution of trades ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and LGIM(A) policies.
• Advise investment teams on trade implementation and provide market information for actionable opportunities.
• Maintain and leverage relationships with counterparties across asset classes globally.
• Collaborate within a global team with traders and PMs in Chicago, London & Hong Kong.
• Challenge and upgrade processes to increase efficiency while mitigating risk.
• Work with Trading Research to analyze large trading data sets for improved client outcomes.
• Stay informed on market structure, execution methods and trading platforms.
• Cross-train to achieve competency in Listed & OTC Derivatives and FX trading as needed.

Skills

Equity trading

Algorithms

Risk management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Job description

Trader, Equity & FX, L&G - Asset Management, America

• Full-time
• Permanent/Regular or Fixed Term Contract/Temporary: Permanent (UK and ROW) / Regular (US)
• L&G Business Unit: Legal & General Investment Management
• L&G sub Business Unit: LGIMA
• Primary Location: USA, Chicago
• Job Family: Global Trading
• Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly

L&G's Asset Management business is a major investor across public and private markets worldwide, with $1.533 trillion in AUM.* Our clients include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions, who invest alongside L&G’s own balance sheet.

Our ambition is to be a leading global investor, innovating to solve complex challenges for our clients using the power of L&G. This is rooted in our investment philosophy and processes, which are focused on creating value over the long term.

We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can generate value and drive positive change.

L&G Asset Management – America is looking for an ambitious Multi Asset Trader to join its Global Trading Team in Chicago.

Equity trading experience at a buy or sell-side institution is required with Derivative (Listed or OTC) or FX trading experience an advantage.

Successful candidate should be enthusiastic, a proven self-starter with a strong willingness to develop trading skills across different asset classes, a genuine global team player and have a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the execution of trades ensuring it is in line with regulatory standards, LGIM(A)’s policies, procedures and risk management practices at all times.
• You’ll advise investment teams with different investment styles on trade implementation while providing relevant market information that identifies and creates actionable investment opportunities.
• Maintain and leverage strong relationships with counterparties across different asset classes on a global level.
• Work effectively within a global team structure, building close relationships with our traders & portfolio managers in Chicago, London & Hong Kong.
• Challenge and upgrade current processes and procedures while mitigating risk for greater efficiency, adding new ideas and initiatives to the team.
• Work with our Trading Research team to analyse, process and interpret large trading data sets to continually improve client outcomes.
• Remain informed about the evolving market structure, methods of execution and products as well as maintain competency on all trading platforms.
• Where required, cross-train to achieve competency in Listed & OTC Derivatives and FX trading.

• 5+ years’ experience working in an Equity trading role, experience trading using algorithms required.
• Experience in trading Listed/OTC Derivatives or FX a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of market structure & risk (impact, liquidity) as well successful experience in managing large numbers of orders.
• High level of attention to detail with a strong risk management mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task, trading different asset classes while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to adapt and learn new asset classes and products as needs arise.
• Strong analytical skills. Quantitative and programming skills will be additive.
• Strong work ethic, impeccable integrity.

The starting salary offer will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s education, job-related experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location, and market factors. This position is also eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan. Full time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare, Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, an employee assistance program, and commuter and transit programs. Additional voluntary programs include:supplemental health benefits including accidental injury, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.

EOE Statement

As an EOE employer, L&G Asset Management, America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. (2025)