Man Group
Financial Services
SeniorTrader
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“Senior Trader at Man Group. Skills: Trading execution, Market intelligence, Quantitative methods. Comply with Global Compliance policies. Ensure transactions authorized by PM”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure best execution; Maximise alpha retention; Minimise slippage; Minimise explicit trading costs; Enable optimal execution outcomes
Industry & Context.
Toxicity analysis; Alpha leakage analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years trading experience, Deep market expertise, Leadership capability, Understanding systematic trading, Understanding discretionary trading
Nice to Have
CFA charterholder preferred, FRM preferred, Series 7/63/65 preferred
What You'll Do.
Comply with Global Compliance policies
Ensure transactions authorized by PM
Record transactions in trading system
Report regulatory concerns
Report suspicious market activity
Report updates to Compliance
Improve processes for Best Execution
Evaluate bank value through toxicity analysis
Monitor bank performance
Maximise alpha retention
Evaluate execution process
Minimise explicit trading costs
Apply quantitative methods
Decide optimal execution strategies
Deliver filtered market intelligence
Understand market positioning
Execute hedging overlays
Execute factor exposures
Explore liquidity opportunities
Facilitate market implementation
Develop trading technology
Improve execution toolkit
Identify flow for electronification
Evaluate broker performance
Evaluate venue performance
Enable optimal execution
Oversee broker roster
Provide feedback to brokers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnership with portfolio managers; Partnership with quantitative researchers; Partnership with technologists; Work with investment engines; Collaboration with PMs
Communication Scope
Market intelligence; Market colour; Market insight
Full Job Description
About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com * As at 31 December 2025 The Team: The Global Trading team is in charge of the execution of the flow across all asset classes and regions on behalf of Man Group’s investment engines. With more than 30 traders operating from our 5 trading hubs (London, NYC, Boston, Hong Kong, Shanghai), the team’s DNA combines the best from both our quantitative and discretionary expertise. Purpose of role: The Senior Trader will be a critical member of the trading desk, responsible for the efficient and cost-effective execution of orders across multiple asset classes. Working in close partnership with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and technologists, the successful candidate will ensure best execution while contributing market intelligence and strategic insight to the broader investment process. This is a high-impact, senior role requiring deep market expertise, leadership capability, and a strong understanding of both systematic and discretionary trading environments. Responsibilities: Policies and Procedures Know, understand, and comply with all Global Complian
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