Job summary: 

As a Analyst or Associate within Automated Trading Strategies FX and Precious Metals team,  you will work as part of the ATS front-office team on the trading floor in London. Given the dynamic nature of the environment, this role is tailored for an individual who is responsible, independent and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team to determine the desk's profitability. You will get a chance to cover a wide range of responsibilities, these include designing trading and execution strategies; researching micro-patterns and trends; building, maintaining and upgrading applications & tools; supporting day-to-day operation.

Job responsibilities:

Create/modify/implement algorithmic orders to execute on behalf of clients as well as internal manual traders Work closely with technology to develop cutting edge low latency infrastructure that meets business needs in a scalable manner Intelligently utilize internal and non-public sources of liquidity to minimize the impact of algorithmic order execution Create generic and bespoke post-trade transaction cost analysis models and reports for evaluation algorithmic order executions Create pre-trade transaction cost analysis to help clients choose algorithmic orders for appropriate execution Perform statistical analysis of algorithmic order execution for internal use and to drive iterative improvements Understands firm's approach and policies for managing risks in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules, and follows policies

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

You demonstrate an interest in market microstructures and quantitative trading You demonstrate design and programming skills, with primary focus on object-oriented programming language (C++, Java, C#, etc.) and Python You have an interest in applying agile development practices in a front-office trading environment. You demonstrate an excellent verbal and written communication skills as this position involves frequent interaction with different teams in the firm and lots of non-technical users You have an ability to think strategically and creatively when faced with problems and opportunities. Eager to look for new ways of doing things and able to understand the benefits of leveraging the firm’s scale You demonstrate understanding in different types of risk and able to discuss in detail ways of managing these risks You have ability to communicate concepts and ideas, both verbally and via documentation, and be able to defend their validity and target messages to different audiences

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

You have a degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science (or equivalent) You have direct experience of agile software methodologies. You demonstrate macro markets experience and general trading concepts and terminology  You demonstrate experience of working with electronic venues

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.