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Senior Quant Trader - Equities

Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listing for: CW Talent Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Trading - Equity / Derivatives / Quantitative, FinTech
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Quant Execution Trader – Equities - London

CW Talent Solutions is partnering with a leading global trading firm to hire an experienced Senior Quant Execution Trader to optimize execution strategies and drive trading performance across equities markets. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of quantitative research, execution strategy, and technology in a cutting-edge trading environment.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Quant Execution Trader with a strong background in algorithmic execution. You’ll work closely with quants, traders, and developers to refine trading strategies and enhance execution performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and refine execution algorithms for equities trading
  • Optimize market impact models and execution strategies to reduce slippage
  • Conduct transaction cost analysis (TCA) to enhance trading performance
  • Collaborate with developers and researchers to improve execution infrastructure
  • Engage with exchanges, brokers, and liquidity providers to enhance access to liquidity
  • Leverage quantitative models to drive best execution and trade efficiency
Preferred Experience
  • Expertise in market microstructure, execution algorithms, and TCA
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Experience with high-frequency trading (HFT) or systematic execution strategies
  • Deep understanding of equities markets, order flow dynamics, and liquidity provisioning
  • Strategic, analytical mindset with a passion for execution optimization
What’s in it for you?
  • A chance to lead and innovate in quant execution trading
  • Competitive compensation and strong career growth potential
  • Access to cutting-edge trading technology and a collaborative quant team
  • Work with a globally recognized trading firm at the forefront of execution innovation
Why Choose Us?

Our client is an industry leader in quant execution and algorithmic trading, known for its technological edge and advanced research infrastructure. If you’re ready to take execution trading to the next level, this is your opportunity.

Get in touch today!

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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