Trader, Equity & FX, L&G - Asset Management, America
About The Position
L&G Asset Management – America is seeking an ambitious Multi Asset Trader to join its Global Trading Team in Chicago. The role requires equity trading experience at a buy-side or sell-side institution; experience with listed or OTC derivatives or FX is an advantage. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, a proven self-starter, eager to develop trading skills across asset classes, a global team player, and committed to a strong work ethic. The trader will manage and monitor trade execution in accordance with regulatory standards, company policies and procedures, and risk management practices. The position advises investment teams on trade implementation, supplies relevant market information to identify actionable investment opportunities, and works with counterparties and colleagues across global offices. The role also involves improving processes, analyzing trading data with the Trading Research team, staying current on market structure and execution methods, and cross-training in derivatives and FX as needed.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in an equity trading role.
- Experience trading using algorithms.
- Solid understanding of market structure and risk, including market impact and liquidity, and successful experience managing large numbers of orders.
- High attention to detail and a strong risk-management mindset.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Ability to multitask and trade different asset classes in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to adapt and learn new asset classes and products as needs arise.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong work ethic and impeccable integrity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience trading listed or OTC derivatives or FX.
- Quantitative and programming skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor trade execution in line with regulatory standards, company policies and procedures, and risk management practices.
- Advise investment teams with different investment styles on trade implementation and provide relevant market information to identify and create actionable investment opportunities.
- Maintain and leverage relationships with counterparties across asset classes globally.
- Work within a global team and build relationships with traders and portfolio managers in Chicago, London, and Hong Kong.
- Challenge and improve processes and procedures to mitigate risk and increase efficiency, contributing ideas and initiatives.
- Work with the Trading Research team to analyze, process, and interpret large trading data sets to improve client outcomes.
- Stay informed about evolving market structure, execution methods, and products, and maintain competency on trading platforms.
- Cross-train as required to achieve competency in listed and OTC derivatives and FX trading.
Benefits
- Eligible participation in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan.
- Health insurance with an optional HSA may be available to eligible full-time employees.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision care.
- Life insurance.
- Healthcare, Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401(k).
- Vacation.
- Sick time.
- Employee assistance program.
- Commuter and transit programs.
- Voluntary supplemental health benefits, including accidental injury, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
