Hedged Equity Trader

Focus Partners Wealth•St. Louis, MO

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and disciplined Trader to execute and manage long only and hedged equity strategies in separately managed accounts (SMAs). The equities strategies include the utilization of options and/or short positions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of options pricing, volatility, risk management, and execution, along with a solid grasp of how these strategies are applied within broader portfolios. This includes an understanding of underlying equity positions, position sizing, sector exposures, and how options impact overall portfolio construction. This role also demands strong quantitative skills, real-time decision-making ability, and a consistent track record of disciplined execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
3+ years of trading experience, preferably with individual equities and listed options.
Strong knowledge of derivatives pricing models (Black-Scholes, Greeks, volatility skew/smile).
Proficiency in trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, ThinkOrSwim, TradeStation, Eikon) and analytical tools (Python, Excel/VBA, R, or similar).
Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent risk management discipline and ability to make decisions under pressure.
Detail oriented with the ability to develop and manage checks and balances to ensure accuracy of trades and allocations to client accounts.

Responsibilities

Execute and monitor the individual stock (long only and hedged) trading strategies across Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs).
Maintain a strong understanding of underlying portfolios, including individual holdings, position weights, target allocations, and sector exposures, and how these inputs inform options strategy implementation.
Execute tax-loss harvesting trades within the confines of the aforementioned strategies.
Manage trade execution, client allocations, and performance reporting processes.
Provide feedback and insight to the Portfolio Management and investment teams to inform and refine investment strategies.
Maintain and manage risk exposures in real-time, adhering to firm and regulatory limits.
Use proprietary and third-party tools to model trade outcomes and assess risk/reward profiles.
Collaborate with sell-side firms, portfolio managers, research, operations, and technology teams to ensure accuracy across trade allocations and performance reporting.
Generate performance reports and contribute to post-trade analysis and strategy improvement.
Stay up to date on market developments, trading regulations, and industry best practices.
Manage multiple workflows and projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
Communicate to stakeholders, including firm advisors and clients (as needed).