Equity Trader
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Position Overview & Specifications
We require a Trade to undertake share execution, entry of trades, maintaining ledgers, reconciling P & L and performing stock research on listed companies.
The position is based in Orpington in the UK, and applications are sought from both the UK and abroad. Should an applicant from abroad be succesful, a sponsorship VISA will be applied for by the company on behalf of the successful candidate.
Duties include:
· Monitoring security prices
· Trade execution
· Data entry of all trades
· Reconciling P & L
· Analysing news & press releases affecting company stock prices
· Managing and maintaining portfolios according to company mandate
The successful candidate will be hard-working, numerate, adaptable and most importantly passionate.
Successful candidate will be trained as per company/market standards. 1/2 years of prior experience of stocks and shares trading is required.
We are looking for someone with a strong Mathematics/Finance background.
Salary: Salary is negotiable and will be dependent on experience and ability.
Location: Greater London, Orpington (16 minutes from London Bridge)
Benefits:
Free onsite parking
Casual dress & Free doughnuts on Fridays!
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
· Mathematics Graduate (Preferred)
· Finance Graduate (Preferred)
CFA Part 1
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orpington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: One location
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 Equity Trader roles across Quantatative Ltd'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 £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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