Man Group

Financial Services

SeniorTrader

£120–250k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“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.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

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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