Algorithmic Trader – Market Making
London | Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite (5 days/week)
Exceptional Compensation – Significant Upside Potential
My client, a leading player in the global energy and commodities markets, is seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trader to join their high-performing team in London.
This is a front-office, hands-on role where you'll be building and deploying your own algorithmic trading strategies within a market-making environment. You'll sit alongside quant developers and traders in a high-impact position with full ownership of strategy implementation, risk management, and performance optimisation.
Three Non-Negotiables:
* Proven experience in market making – ideally within commodities or energy markets.
* Track record of building and implementing your own trading algorithms.
* Strong coding skills in either Python or C++.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and execute market-making strategies.
* Analyse large, noisy datasets to uncover edge and improve execution.
* Monitor performance and risk, continuously optimising strategies.
* Collaborate with engineering and data teams to enhance infrastructure and tools.
What You Bring:
* Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in algorithmic market-making.
* Deep understanding of market microstructure and automated trading systems.
* Strong grasp of statistical analysis, quantitative modelling, and financial mathematics.
* Resilience under pressure and sharp decision-making in fast-moving markets.
Why Apply?
* High earning potential with performance-based upside.
* Full ownership of your trading strategy and PnL.
* Dynamic, collaborative trading floor culture with cutting-edge tools.
📍This is a full-time, on-site role in the City of London — five days a week in the office is essential.