Key Responsibilities: Trade Execution: Execute equity trades (long/short) efficiently across global markets with a focus on minimizing market impact and optimizing execution costs. Utilize algorithmic trading, dark pools, and other execution tools to enhance performance. Monitor real-time market conditions and adjust trading strategies accordingly. Risk Management: Monitor and manage trading risks, including position sizing, liquidity constraints, and market exposure. Ensure compliance with firm-wide risk limits and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with Investment Team: Work closely with portfolio managers and analysts to understand investment theses and implement trading strategies. Provide real-time market insights and trade ideas based on flow analysis and technical factors. Liquidity & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with sell-side brokers, electronic trading platforms, and other liquidity providers. Negotiate trading terms and access to capital for short selling. Performance Analysis: Analyze trade execution quality, transaction costs, and slippage to improve future performance. Contribute to post-trade analysis and reporting for portfolio managers.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. CFA or MBA is a plus. 3+ years of equity trading experience, preferably within a hedge fund, or asset management firm. Strong understanding of long/short equity strategies, market microstructure, and execution techniques. Proficiency in Bloomberg and algorithmic trading tools. Familiarity with Python, SQL, or VBA for trade analysis is a plus. Strong decision-making under pressure, attention to detail, and ability to multitask. Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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