AVP/VP, Trader, Global Trading Unit, Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group – Equities
Location: London, GB
Job Function: Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group
Job Type: Permanent
What impact can you make in this role?
You will be part of a team that seeks to deliver top-tier trade execution, to efficiently manage total portfolio liquidity, and to improve asset utilisation for GIC. We are looking for a candidate, with a good understanding of financial instruments and markets as well as strong analytical and programming skills, to join the GTU team in London as a Trader that focuses on equities trading.
What will you do as an AVP/VP?
- Partner closely with portfolio management teams to manage execution risks and provide solutions to implement investment views across EMEA Equities markets including both cash instruments and derivatives, utilising a range of execution methods (both voice & electronic)
- Synthesize market themes and insights, produce timely and differentiated intelligence to GIC stakeholders
- Work closely with colleagues from the Applied Research Unit (ARU) and Technology Group (TG) to gain insights from trading data in order to continuously sharpen execution, and further improve upon GTU’s trading technology suite in areas such as automated trading, pre- and post-trade checks, and market surveillance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with GIC’s counterparties and liquidity providers via strong interpersonal and communication skills
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Relevant trading experience in EMEA equity markets across cash equities and derivatives
- Ability to program in Python, and passion for gaining insights from data would be a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication with strong negotiation skills; effective in building interpersonal relationships to positively impact business outcomes
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with attention to details
- Pleasant, dynamic, resilient, self-motivated and team oriented
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio economic background or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is signed up to the Halo Code and a Disability Confident Employer. Please email grphrod_ldo@gic.com.sg at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.
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