Delta One Trader — Buy-Side | London | 2–5 Years’ Experience – Eka Finance

Overview

Our Client A, a leading, fast‑growing London‑based hedge fund, is seeking a Delta One Trader to join its high‑performing equity trading team. The fund combines quantitative research, technology, and discretionary insight to deliver consistent alpha across global markets.

Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for Delta One trading strategies across equities, ETFs, index futures, and swaps. You will identify and execute basis, arbitrage, and relative‑value opportunities while collaborating closely with the investment, quant, and technology teams to refine and scale strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade and manage risk across equity index and ETF products
• Identify relative‑value, arbitrage, and basis opportunities
• Optimise hedging, execution, and capital allocation
• Partner with quantitative researchers and technologists to enhance models and trading tools
• Maintain strong risk controls and performance reporting
• Contribute to the development of systematic and discretionary trading strategies

Candidate Requirements

• 2–5 years’ experience as a Delta One, ETF, or equity derivatives trader
• Experience within a bank, hedge fund, or proprietary trading firm
• Strong understanding of equity derivatives, delta‑neutral products, and hedging mechanics
• Proven contribution to P&L generation
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills (Python or similar desirable)
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with attention to detail
• Based in or willing to relocate to London

The Opportunity

• Buy‑side role with significant autonomy and upside
• Access to institutional infrastructure, data, and technology
• Collaborative, meritocratic culture with scope for progression

Contact

Please send a PDF CV to quants@ekafinance.com.

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