L/S Hedge Fund
Key Responsibilities:
Trade Execution:
Execute equity trades (long/short) efficiently across global markets with a focus on minimizing market impact and optimizing execution costs.
Utilize algorithmic trading, dark pools, and other execution tools to enhance performance.
Monitor real-time market conditions and adjust trading strategies accordingly.
Risk Management:
Monitor and manage trading risks, including position sizing, liquidity constraints, and market exposure.
Ensure compliance with firm-wide risk limits and regulatory requirements.
Collaboration with Investment Team:
Work closely with portfolio managers and analysts to understand investment theses and implement trading strategies.
Provide real-time market insights and trade ideas based on flow analysis and technical factors.
Liquidity & Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with sell-side brokers, electronic trading platforms, and other liquidity providers.
Negotiate trading terms and access to capital for short selling.
Performance Analysis:
Analyze trade execution quality, transaction costs, and slippage to improve future performance.
Contribute to post-trade analysis and reporting for portfolio managers.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. CFA or MBA is a plus.
3+ years of equity trading experience, preferably within a hedge fund, or asset management firm.
Strong understanding of long/short equity strategies, market microstructure, and execution techniques.
Proficiency in Bloomberg and algorithmic trading tools.
Familiarity with Python, SQL, or VBA for trade analysis is a plus.
Strong decision-making under pressure, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills