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Systematic Trader - Algo Monitoring
An established quantitative investment firm is building a centralised global trading oversight team to support its systematic strategies around the clock.
This is a varied role combining live trading supervision, risk monitoring and operational problem-solving. You will work closely with trading, technology and operations teams to keep strategies running smoothly, respond to incidents and manage issues as they arise.
The position also has a strong technical element. You will be encouraged to use Python to automate processes and improve the tools used to monitor trading activity.
Key responsibilities include:
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- Monitoring live positions, P&L, exposures and risk limits
- Investigating trading alerts and escalating issues appropriately
- Overseeing the health and performance of systematic strategies
- Carrying out hedging, trade booking and other time-sensitive actions
- Supporting position rolls, option expiries and corporate actions
- Acting as a point of contact for internal teams and market counterparties
- Developing scripts and tools to improve monitoring and operational workflows
- Supporting the launch and ongoing coverage of new products and markets
We are looking for:
- A degree in a quantitative, technical or closely related subject
- Practical Python programming skills are a must have
- Strong judgement and the ability to remain composed when responding to live issues
- Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with teams across different regions
- A proactive approach to identifying and improving inefficient processes
- An interest in electronic or systematic trading environments
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Previous experience in trading, risk, middle office, trade support or production monitoring would be advantageous.
Please note that this position operates on a shift-based schedule to provide 24/7 global coverage, including some weekend and public holiday coverage.
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