Electronic Sales Trader

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a collaborative and fast-paced trading desk environment whilst executing and optimizing ETF and index program trades using advanced algos
• Monitor and refine algorithmic trading strategies using real‑time market data, and analyse execution quality through daily TCA and performance reviews
• Provide coverage and execution support for client‑driven flow whilst driving improvements
• Collaborate with quant, tech, and strategy teams to enhance trading logic
• Maintain awareness of market microstructure and regulatory impacts and support pre‑ and post‑trade analytics, including cost models and slippage

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field; advanced qualifications such as a Master's degree, CFA, or equivalent are highly regarded
• Strong understanding of electronic trading markets, market structure, execution algorithms, and order‑routing strategies across equities as an asset class
• Proficiency with trading platforms, market data systems such as Bloomberg and data analysis tools
• Demonstrable experience with programming or automation tools is highly advantageous
• Reliability (address errors or oversights, fairness, straightforwardness, respectability) and integrity (encourage compliance and strong ethics within the business)

• Private pension plan – 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Generous 30‑day holiday allowance
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial well‑being and other topics

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process.