Senior Execution Trader
New York
About the Company
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading global Investment Management firm, which is currently seeking a Senior Execution Trader for their New York Office. The execution team in New York implements quantitative strategies across diverse asset classes, with a particular focus on derivatives, OTC instruments, and commodities. This role involves executing strategies and meticulously managing portfolios with scientific rigor.
About the Role
- Facilitating the execution of trades in accordance with the established models, ensuring timely and efficient implementation.
- Collaborating in the refinement and enhancement of algorithmic execution algorithms, refining their accuracy and effectiveness.
- Formulating comprehensive execution strategies aimed at minimizing slippage (the difference between the expected price of a trade and the price at which it is executed) and maximizing trading capacity.
- Actively gathering pertinent market intelligence, including relevant data and insights, to inform decision-making processes and optimize trading performance.
- Offering support in the calibration and fine-tuning of models, ensuring their alignment with current market conditions and objectives.
Experience and Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent) in finance or mathematics from a reputable university.
- Practical trading experience from either the buy or sell-side, either directly or in close collaboration with a trading desk at a high-quality institution.
- Previous experience on an OTC or Commodity desk would be especially valuable. Proficiency in Excel, VBA, or a scripting language is advantageous, and familiarity with Bloomberg is a positive attribute.
Contact Information:
Se n Sweeney
0044 3300 522 127
...@cwtalentsolutions.com
Gavin Mulhern
0044 3300 522 127
...@cwtalentsolutions.com