Senior HFT Trader - London

A leading high-frequency trading firm is launching a new London office and is seeking an experienced buy-side trader to play a key role in establishing and scaling its European trading presence. This is a front-office, hands-on trading role with direct ownership of risk and P&L, offering significant autonomy within a well-capitalised, technology-driven platform. The Role • Run and grow a profitable trading book within a high-frequency or low-latency environment • Trade Delta-1 products, ETFs, futures, and/or options , with a strong focus on intraday opportunities • Actively manage execution and risk in real time, adapting strategies to evolving market conditions • Work closely with quantitative researchers and engineers to enhance execution logic and trading performance • Contribute to the build-out of the London office , helping shape trading processes and market coverage Requirements • 5+ years’ experience as a buy-side trader with a consistent, demonstrable P&L track record • Background in high-frequency trading, market making, or systematic execution within a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund • Strong understanding of intraday dynamics, order flow, and market microstructure • Proven ability to design, refine, and execute quantitative trading strategies in fast-moving markets • Comfortable in a hands-on trading seat — this is not a pure research role • Familiarity with Python or C++ is a plus; ability to work closely with developers and quants is essential • Entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic, execution-focused approach and collaborative spirit Why This Opportunity • Key hire in the launch of a new London trading office • Direct impact on P&L with meaningful ownership and autonomy • Access to robust infrastructure, strong capital backing, and a performance-driven culture