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Execution Trader

Capula Investment Management LLP, 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

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

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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