Execution Trader – CFD/Cash Equities Market Making

Overview

In this role you contribute to a low-latency trading environment within a London-based prop trading house focused on CFDs, futures and equities. You work alongside senior traders to execute and refine cross-asset strategies that connect to major exchanges. The position offers exposure to high-frequency trading and a collaborative, flat-structured culture that emphasizes rapid, practical decisions. You will help maintain and improve strategies while gaining significant market-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades solo or as part of decision-making
• Leverage prop trading/market-making experience in daily tasks
• Develop and maintain connectivity to financial exchanges
• Improve and iterate existing trading strategies
• Collaborate with senior traders to define requirements for new applications and strategies

Key requirements

• Good educational background or industry experience
• Experience in institutional trading
• Exposure to CFD, futures, swaps, options (bonus)

• collaborative mindset
• quick learner in a fast-paced environment
• ability to work with senior traders and cross-functional teams
• low-latency trading
• exchange connectivity
• cross-asset trading understanding

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