Equity Trader
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Marlin Selection
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Trading - Equity / Derivatives / Quantitative, Financial Consultant, FinTech, Economics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client, a trading house, is seeking an experienced
Equity Trader
to join their high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of risk and P&L across equity derivative trading accounts and contribute to the development of cutting-edge trading strategies in a fast-paced environment.
- Actively manage risk and P&L for all equity derivative trading accounts.
- Develop, implement, and refine equity derivatives trading strategies.
- Ensure timely allocation of trades and associated hedges across multiple flows, resolving any economic breaks.
- Analyze market microstructure, order flow, and volatility dynamics to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities.
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts and developers to enhance pricing models, hedging algorithms, and execution tools.
- Maintain awareness of corporate actions, earnings events, and sector-specific catalysts impacting equity and derivatives markets.
- Execute trades with precision across listed equities, ensuring best execution and liquidity management.
- Utilize algorithmic, electronic, and block-trading strategies to minimize slippage and transaction costs.
- Monitor intraday liquidity, volatility, and market depth to optimize trading decisions.
- Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline (preferred).
- Minimum5 years of experience
in equity derivatives trading. - Proven ability to manage risk and P&L in a dynamic market environment.
- Strong understanding of market microstructure and volatility dynamics.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with quants and developers.
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