Algorithmic Trader – Commodity Trading
Location: London (Office-Based, 5 Days/Week)
Salary: Up to £400,000 Total Compensation
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
A leading energy trading firm in London is seeking a highly skilled Algorithmic Trader to develop, implement, and manage automated trading strategies within a market-making system. This role is ideal for an experienced trader with a strong background in algorithmic strategy development, particularly in the commodities or energy trading sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage automated trading strategies for a high-performance market-making system.
- Build and optimize proprietary trading algorithms to enhance execution efficiency and profitability.
- Monitor market conditions and adjust strategies to maximize trading opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and developers to refine models and enhance system performance.
- Ensure compliance with trading regulations and risk management frameworks.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in algorithmic trading, with a focus on commodities or energy markets.
- Strong coding skills in C++ and/or Python for strategy development.
- Track record of designing, testing, and deploying proprietary trading strategies.
- Deep understanding of market-making, liquidity, and risk management.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure trading environment, making real-time decisions.
Why Join?
- Work with a top-tier energy trading firm at the forefront of algorithmic trading.
- Highly competitive compensation package of up to £400,000 total comp.
- Engage in cutting-edge technology and strategy development in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with leading traders, quants, and technologists in the industry.
If you have a proven track record in building and executing algorithmic trading strategies and are eager to apply your expertise in the commodities sector, apply today.
