High Touch Execution Strategist

High Touch Execution Strategist Overview

We are seeking a High Touch Execution Strategist to join our Quant Execution Analytics (QEA) team in Central London. Our client, a hedge fund with a strong track record in Quant trading strategies, operates globally and is known for its interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of trading, quantitative modeling, and technology.

The QEA team is responsible for managing the central high-touch execution ecosystem across various asset classes. In this role, you will engage with traders, execution quants, external counterparties, and other internal stakeholders to enhance execution processes and onboard new trading products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with strategists to understand requirements and onboard new flows into the High-Touch execution pipeline.
• Collect market intelligence and analyze market microstructures.
• Review transaction costs and recommend trading improvements in coordination with traders and quantitative developers.
• Liaise with dealers and external platforms such as Tradeweb and Bloomberg.
• Promote and enforce best trading practices on the High-Touch desk.

Role Requirements:

• 1–4 years of experience in a High-Touch execution role.
• Proficiency in Python and/or KDB.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with transaction cost analysis (TCA).
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Git/Jupyter skills are a plus.
• Ability to work closely with trading desks and understand detailed market structures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art trading infrastructure.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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