Job Description

About the Opportunity

A leading global CFD broker is seeking a Trader (Execution) to join its Trading & Risk function. This role is responsible for trade execution, exposure monitoring, liquidity management, and supporting efficient trading operations across multiple asset classes. The successful candidate will bring a strong quantitative background, hands-on experience with trading platforms, and a solid understanding of execution and risk management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trades across a range of CFD products, including FX, commodities, indices, equities, and cryptocurrencies, in accordance with established risk and hedging frameworks.
• Monitor client trading activity, market exposure, and hedge positions in real time.
• Manage and operate trading infrastructure and liquidity management systems.
• Ensure high standards of execution quality by monitoring pricing, spreads, slippage, and order-routing performance.
• Liaise with liquidity providers to resolve execution-related queries, trade discrepancies, and fill issues.
• Support risk management activities through exposure monitoring, limit tracking, and escalation of exceptions.
• Assist with trade reconciliation and investigation of operational or execution-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with Trading Operations, Risk, Quantitative, and Technology teams to ensure seamless trade lifecycle management.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience within trading, execution, dealing, or trading operations environments.
• Previous experience with a CFD brokerage, investment firm, proprietary trading desk, hedge fund, or financial institution.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance.
• Strong understanding of CFD products, market execution processes, and trade lifecycle workflows.
• Practical experience with MT4/MT5 platforms and exposure to liquidity aggregation or bridge technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with FIX protocol, electronic trading systems, or API-based execution.
• Exposure to market risk concepts, including position monitoring, stress testing, and exposure management.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or similar tools for reporting and data analysis.
• Understanding of regulatory and best-execution requirements within financial markets.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding global trading environment.
• Exposure to sophisticated execution, liquidity, and risk management technologies.
• Collaborative work alongside experienced traders, quantitative specialists, and technology professionals.
• Competitive compensation package and strong long-term career development prospects.