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HFT Trader – Equities / ETFs (Delta One Focus)

Eka Finance London, United Kingdom
Posted 10 days ago In-Office Job Permanent £ Base + Bonus

HFT Trader – Equities / ETFs (Delta One Focus)

Eka Finance London, United Kingdom
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Tina Kaul
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Location: London

We are partnering with a highly active, technology-driven trading firm undergoing a focused build-out of its high-frequency Delta One trading capabilities . The team is prioritising the hire of experienced traders operating across equities, futures, and ETFs , with a clear emphasis on short-term, high-turnover strategies .

This is a front-office role for individuals with a demonstrated track record of live HFT PnL in linear products , combining strong execution capability with a deep understanding of market microstructure.

The Role

  1. Deploy and scale high-frequency trading strategies across cash equities, index futures, and ETFs
  2. Focus on market making, statistical arbitrage, and ETF arbitrage
  3. Optimise execution, latency, and order placement within highly competitive markets
  4. Work closely with developers and quantitative teams to refine and enhance trading performance
  5. Contribute directly to short-term revenue generation within a fast-moving environment

Candidate Profile

  1. Proven experience as an HFT trader in Delta One products (equities, futures, ETFs)
  2. Demonstrable live trading PnL in high-frequency or ultra-short-term strategies
  3. Strong understanding of order book dynamics, liquidity, and execution optimisation
  4. Background in prop trading, market making, or HFT firms
  5. Highly commercial mindset with the ability to perform in a real-time, high-pressure setting

Key Requirements

  1. Direct Delta One experience is essential – this role does not cover options or volatility trading
  2. Track record in high-volume, low-latency trading environments
  3. Strong technical collaboration skills (working alongside quant/dev teams)
  4. Ability to impact performance immediately

Opportunity

  1. Join a team with immediate hiring priority and capital allocation
  2. Significant scope to scale strategies and trading footprint
  3. Competitive compensation aligned with PnL contribution
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