Algorithmic Trader

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.