Artisan Partners
Finance
Trader-ProgramTrading&FX
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“Trader - Program Trading & FX at Artisan Partners. Skills: Program Trading, FX, trading global equity baskets, algorithmic trading, portfolio construction, ETF trading, transaction cost analysis (TCA). Assist in the analysis and implementation of portfolio construction for account transitions, client and regulatory guidelines, rebalances, and cash flow events, and execution of the necessary equity and FX-related orders. Review and manage investment dispersion relative to models for multiple glob”
What You'll Achieve.
efficient execution of trades in support of implementing investment decisions; evolution of Artisan’s execution strategy; supporting and scaling Artisan’s ETF offering and platform; building out the trading, liquidity, and ecosystem across both the primary and secondary markets; optimize trade execution to minimize market impact, transaction costs and risk
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; dispersion and execution analysis; transaction cost analysis (TCA); develop trade strategies; pre/intra/post trade data analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 years of trading experience with a background in equity markets, including trading baskets and algorithmic trading, Undergraduate degree in finance, economics or business, Comprehensive understanding of financial services, investment products, securities operations and trade lifecycle, analytical, quantitative skill set with proven experience using advanced technology to create efficiency
Nice to Have
ETF knowledge preferred, including familiarity with primary market structure (creations and redemptions), secondary market dynamics (liquidity, spreads, premiums/discounts), and portfolio implementation related to ETF flows, Familiarity with FX markets and currency hedging a plus, FINRA Series 7 license a plus
What You'll Do.
Assist in the analysis and implementation of portfolio construction for account transitions
client and regulatory guidelines
and execution of the necessary equity and FX-related orders
Review and manage investment dispersion relative to models for multiple global strategies and portfolios
including various vehicle types (mutual funds
separately managed accounts
Support ETF-related activities
including primary market interactions (creations and redemptions) and executions of trades and FX tied to ETF flows
Maintain trading blotter
including but not limited to: building trades
running trades through compliance (addressing alerts and warnings)
routing trades and execution instructions to brokers
confirming trades with brokers
allocating and booking out trades
Support transaction cost analysis (TCA) as well as develop trade strategies through pre/intra/post trade data analysis to optimize trade execution to minimize market impact
transaction costs and risk
Deliver on ad hoc requests related to Program Trading and FX
while monitoring market conditions and liquidity in real time
and staying up to date on relevant market structure and news for various markets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partners closely with trading, investment teams, trade operations, technology and compliance; Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a partner to Trading, Portfolio Managers and Analysts; Partner with Technology to continuously identify areas to improve and automate workflows as well as evaluate new tools and processes
Communication Scope
Excellent oral and written presentation and interpersonal communication skills
Full Job Description
Artisan Partners has an immediate opening for a Trader to work in our Program Trading & FX team. The Program Trading & FX team is responsible for the efficient execution of trades in support of implementing investment decisions as well as the evolution of Artisan’s execution strategy. In addition, the team plays a critical role in supporting and scaling Artisan’s ETF offering and platform, including building out the trading, liquidity, and ecosystem across both the primary and secondary markets. The trader will be an integral addition to this team. The candidate should have a proven background in trading global equity baskets, algorithmic trading, dispersion and execution analysis, and portfolio construction. This role partners closely with trading, investment teams, trade operations, technology and compliance. Location: San Francisco, CA Responsibilities The candidate is expected to: Assist in the analysis and implementation of portfolio construction for account transitions, client and regulatory guidelines, rebalances, and cash flow events, and execution of the necessary equity and FX-related orders Review and manage investment dispersion relative to models for multiple global strategies and portfolios, including various vehicle types (mutual funds, separately managed accounts, private funds, etc.) Support ETF-related activities, including primary market interactions (creations and redemptions) and executions of trades and FX tied to ETF flows Maintain trading blotter, including but not limited to: building trades, running trades through compliance (addressing alerts and warnings), routing trades and execution instructions to brokers, confirming trades with brokers, allocating and booking out trades Support transaction cost analysis (TCA) as well as develop trade strategies through pre/intra/post trade data analysis to optimize trade execution to minimize market impact, transaction costs and risk. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting
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