Proprietary Trader
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Position Overview & Specifications
LOCATION: LONDON
AP Capital is a diversified financial group which engages in proprietary trading, asset management, venture capital and crypto mining. AP Capital operates global offices with its cutting edge technology and rapidly expanding from traditional finance into cryptocurrency space. AP Capital trades 1b to 3b USD volume on an average day and operates 24*7*365 basis. We are a Market Maker for the HKSE.
AP Capital is looking to hire an entrepreneurial Delta One Trader to setup the first desk for AP Capital in London.
Responsibilities
- Manage Trading book for European / US Delta One trading strategies generating consistent PnL whilst managing Risk
- Develop delta one trading strategies for Europe / US Markets
- Perform index arbitrage, trade ADR pair, ETF market making, index rebalance
- Search for and monitor trading opportunities
- Manage existing strategies execution
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years trading experience in delta one at investment banks or hedge funds
- Successful PnL track record (please submit with CV, past 3yrs minimum)
- Highly numerical, preferably with some basic ideas in statistics and probabilities
- Technical skills with Python or C++
- Ability to multi-task, act and think quickly
- Self-disciplined, highly motivated and proactive
- Degree holder preferably in Financial Engineering, Maths, Computer Science
Please email your resume to recruit@apcapitalinvestment.com if you are keen.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Proprietary Trader roles across AP Capital's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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