Execution Trader
Role Overview
The hedge fund is looking for an experienced Execution Trader to research and monitor daily trading activity. The ideal candidate will be a mid-level professional. Frequent interaction with other traders, quants, and senior management will be required, so communication and collaboration skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage order flow and be comfortable using an electronic trading platform
- Maintain and upgrade existing spreadsheets and trading tools
- Work closely with the operations team, brokers, and PBs to assure proper trade allocations and resolve breaks
- Monitor the behavior of execution algorithms and partner with quants and senior management to improve execution quality and reduce market impact
- Interact with brokers and bank dealing desks to source liquidity if needed
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, such as ad hoc report generation
Requirements
- At least 3 years of trading desk experience, preferably on the sell-side or multi-strat HF
- Proficient with Excel VBA
- Familiarity with Python is a plus but not required
- Knowledge in commodity, fixed income, FX, and macro markets
- Understanding of Order Management and Execution Management Systems
- Familiarity with the mechanics and terminology of options, equities, and futures markets
- Excellent communication skills, self-starter, quick learner, positive attitude, and team player
- Strong analytical skills
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