Associate Trader

Overview

Working within a dynamic pan-asset Global Trading Team, the primary role will be for an associate capable of researching and analyzing global index events, ESG and factor based products for trading opportunities. A good understanding of other investment products, including fixed income and FX is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking market-related research including detailed knowledge of all relevant index events in order to produce value-additive trading opportunities
• Developing close working relationship with all fund managers and understanding their specific requirements/objectives allowing you to be pro-active in adding value to the investment process
• Trading a wide range of global products, focusing on equity Index trading in compliance with client, legal and regulatory requirements
• TCA and applying conclusions to trading behavior and added value to the investment process
• Monitoring executions to ensure “best execution” at all times, and timely settlement of all trades
• Encourage the use of alternative execution means to help achieve best execution/efficiency
• Assist with ongoing IT developments bringing further efficiencies and added value to the team

Qualifications

• College graduate with proven leadership and team focused skills
• Experience working with an institutional asset manager with a focus on research
• Understanding of fixed income, currency and derivative products and trading
• Comfort with data aggregation and organization
• Business development

As an EOE employer, Legal & General Investment Management America will extend equal opportunity to all employees
and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry,
national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any
other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. (2020)