Location: London
Function: Sales Trading / Electronic Execution
Role Summary
We are looking for an Execution Sales Trader to cover European and US equity markets in a front-office, desk-based role with flexible coverage across trading hours. The role is focused on DMA execution support, including real-time monitoring of order flow, FIX connectivity, routing, and OMS/EMS and algorithmic execution workflows, while also handling a subset of client orders that require high-touch execution and judgement. Working closely with brokers, technology, risk, and compliance teams, the position ensures stable market access, strong controls, and high execution standards, with scope to develop into a broader execution and flow-trading role as the business grows.
Key Responsibilities
DMA & Real-Time Execution Support
* Provide real-time, desk-based support, actively monitoring European and US electronic order flow throughout the trading session.
* Ensure continuity and stability of DMA connectivity, routing configurations, and exchange access.
* Configure and support FIX order, execution, and drop-copy sessions.
* Diagnose and resolve issues such as rejects, connectivity interruptions, or latency anomalies in coordination with brokers and venues.
High-Touch Execution
* Handle selected European and US equity orders requiring manual oversight or execution discretion.
* Provide intraday liquidity insight, execution strategy considerations, and market colour.
* Coordinate with brokers, venues, and dark/auction mechanisms to support best execution.
OMS/EMS & Platforms
* Configure and maintain OMS/EMS workflows, routing tables, user profiles, and execution paths.
* Work with platforms including Bloomberg EMSX/TOMS and Trafix.
* Support UAT cycles, system upgrades, and production release testing.
Algorithmic Execution
* Test and validate execution algorithms (VWAP, TWAP, POV, liquidity-seeking).
* Monitor algorithm performance, venue selection, and routing logic during live trading.
* Identify and escalate anomalies such as unexpected slippage or кrouting deviations.
Risk & Controls (in close cooperation with Risk team)
* Configure and maintain pre-trade risk checks (max order size, price collars, credit limits, restricted lists).
* Participate in market access testing, exchange certification, and periodic control reviews.
* Ensure adherence to SEC, FINRA, exchange rules, and FCA compliance standards.
Monitoring & Reporting
* Investigate and escalate execution anomalies or system irregularities.
* Work with Technology, brokers, and vendors to resolve issues efficiently.
* Produce execution metrics, incident reports, and performance analytics.
Client Onboarding Facilitation
* Support the onboarding team in coordinating new client setups and ensuring a seamless end-to-end process.
* Facilitate communication between front office, compliance, and operations to ensure timely completion of onboarding requirements.
* Assist in collecting and submitting required client documentation and public record materials.
Risk and Compliance Adherence
* Ensure trading activities comply with internal risk limits, regulatory guidelines, and compliance standards while promoting good customer outcomes.
* Identify, analyse, and escalate potential operational or market risks, proposing solutions to mitigate exposure.
* Collaborate with risk and compliance teams to ensure trades and positions meet applicable risk policies and frameworks.
Qualification & Experience
* Experience in equity execution trading, execution sales, or DMA support, covering both European and US markets.
* Strong understanding of DMA workflows, electronic order flow monitoring, and FIX connectivity.
* Hands-on experience with OMS/EMS platforms such as Bloomberg EMSX/TOMS, Trafix, or comparable systems.
* Familiarity with algorithmic execution strategies and how orders are routed across exchanges, dark pools, and auction mechanisms.
* Working knowledge of pre-trade risk controls and relevant regulatory frameworks, including FCA, SEC, and exchange rules.
* Ability to handle high-touch orders alongside electronic execution in a fast-paced trading environment.
* Clear communication skills and flexibility to rotate between European and US trading hours.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a brief note outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to jobs-trading@gbmsecurities.com