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Execution Trader

Capula, New York

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Multi-Asset Trade Execution

  • Execute trades across futures, equities, interest rate swaps, currencies and credit index derivatives for a global systematic investment business.
  • Source liquidity from low touch (electronic algo) and high touch (voice, block, relationship) channels to execute both outright and multi-legged orders (e.g. calendar rolls, yield curve spreads, etc.).
  • Manage the method and the intraday timing of executions in line with best execution standards.
  • Ensure all activity remains in compliance with the approved Trading Mandates and Capula’s risk limits.
  • Collect, monitor, and analyze data on execution quality/slippage to optimize the investment process.

Central Execution Platform

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of Capula’s new central execution platform.
  • Identify workflow, connectivity, and technology requirements, liaising with the Investment Team, Technology, Risk, and Operations to ensure seamless integration.
  • Highlight opportunities to enhance efficiency and automation and improve operational controls

Other Duties

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, counterparties, and trading venues to ensure optimal liquidity access and pricing.
  • Collaborate with other Capula trading teams, sharing market colour and insights.
  • Collaborate with the Investment Team, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Product Control to ensure a risk-free trade lifecycle.

Education and Qualifications

  • Quantitative degrees (stats, math, econ, finance, computer science) preferred.

Experience and Skills

  • 3-5 years of experience executing high volumes of trades
  • Deep domain expertise in one or more asset classes
  • Experience working with OMS/EMS systems (e.g. FlexTrade)
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Quick decision-making skills.

Depending on experience, this role is offering a range of USD 150,000-USD 200,000 base salary, plus a discretionary bonus.

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