Senior HFT Trader - London in London - eFinancialCareers

A leading high-frequency trading firm is launching a new London office and is seeking an experienced buy-side trader to play a key role in establishing and scaling its European trading presence.

This is a front-office, hands-on trading role with direct ownership of risk and P&L, offering significant autonomy within a well-capitalised, technology-driven platform.

The Role

1. Run and grow a profitable trading book within a high-frequency or low-latency environment
2. Trade Delta-1 products, ETFs, futures, and/or options , with a strong focus on intraday opportunities
3. Actively manage execution and risk in real time, adapting strategies to evolving market conditions
4. Work closely with quantitative researchers and engineers to enhance execution logic and trading performance
5. Contribute to the build-out of the London office , helping shape trading processes and market coverage

Requirements

1. 5+ years’ experience as a buy-side trader with a consistent, demonstrable P&L track record
2. Background in high-frequency trading, market making, or systematic execution within a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund
3. Strong understanding of intraday dynamics, order flow, and market microstructure
4. Proven ability to design, refine, and execute quantitative trading strategies in fast-moving markets
5. Comfortable in a hands-on trading seat — this is not a pure research role
6. Familiarity with Python or C++ is a plus; ability to work closely with developers and quants is essential
7. Entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic, execution-focused approach and collaborative spirit

Why This Opportunity

1. Key hire in the launch of a new London trading office
2. Direct impact on P&L with meaningful ownership and autonomy
3. Access to robust infrastructure, strong capital backing, and a performance-driven culture