L.Knighton is working with a well-established global proprietary trading firm operating across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our client is seeking experienced traders or trading teams with a recent track record of success using proven, prop-style strategies to join the team in London.
Equity Derivatives Trader, Small Caps (London)
Key Responsibilities
- Generate, evaluate, and execute trading strategies across one or more major asset classes.
- Collaborate with leadership and risk teams to align portfolio construction with firm-wide capital allocation, risk appetite, and market access.
- Provide clear reporting on performance, exposure, and risk metrics; participate in ongoing strategy reviews.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within a proprietary trading firm.
- Demonstrated track record with at least 2 years in a principal risk-taking role with direct P&L ownership.
- Ability to clearly communicate and evidence your trading strategy.
- Strong ethical character, integrity, and self-accountability.
Why Join
- Significant autonomy and direct ownership of your risk and PnL.
- Attractive compensation package with a competitive performance-based payout structure.
- Meaningful capital allocations with the potential to scale for proven, repeatable performance.
- Global platform with access to deep liquidity and robust infrastructure.
- Opportunities to participate in the group's broader growth.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Financial Services and Capital Markets
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