VP, Trader, Portfolio Execution Group - Equities

Edenwhitaker; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in London seeks a VP, Trader for its Portfolio Execution Group. The ideal candidate will have trading experience in EMEA equity markets and strong communication skills. You'll be responsible for managing execution risks, synthesizing market insights, and collaborating with various teams. This role operates under a hybrid work model, promoting in-person collaboration with flexible working options.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in cash equities and derivatives in EMEA markets is essential.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships are crucial.
• Detail-oriented with a self-motivated, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution risks and provide solutions for investment views in EMEA.
• Produce insights and intelligence from market themes for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technology teams to improve trading efficiency.

Skills

Relevant trading experience in EMEA equity markets

Ability to program in Python

Excellent oral and written communication

Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Position Title

VP, Trader, Portfolio Execution Group Equities

Company Overview

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices worldwide, we invest in more than 40 countries across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long‑term investor, we work at the point of impact for Singapore’s financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Location

London, GB

Job Function

Portfolio Execution Group

Job Type

Permanent

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function (Additional)

Finance and Sales

Portfolio Execution Group (PEG)

Portfolio Execution Group encompasses multiple teams that perform a range of functional roles including trade execution, funding & liquidity management, securities financing, and applied quantitative research. This group comprises three sub‑teams: Global Trading Unit (GTU), Balance Sheet Management Group (BMG), and Applied Research Unit (ARU).

Global Trading Unit (GTU)

The GTU is responsible for the implementation of GIC’s investment decisions across the entire public markets. GTU is one global team with desks in London, New York, and Singapore, and executes trades in equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. GTU’s main goals are to provide best execution to all of GIC’s portfolio managers and to harvest & deliver differentiated market intelligence that is additive to the investment process. We are continually striving to be world‑class in terms of our talent, technology platforms, and external relationships.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that seeks to deliver top‑tier trade execution, efficiently manage total portfolio liquidity, and improve asset utilisation for GIC.

What will you do as a trader?

• Partner closely with portfolio management teams to manage execution risks and provide solutions to implement investment views across EMEA Equities markets, including both cash instruments and derivatives, utilising a range of execution methods (both voice & electronic).
• Synthesize market themes and insights, produce timely and differentiated intelligence for GIC stakeholders.
• Work closely with colleagues from the Applied Research Unit (ARU) and Technology Group (TG) to gain insights from trading data in order to continuously sharpen execution, and further improve GTU’s trading technology suite in areas such as automated trading, pre‑ and post‑trade checks, and market surveillance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with GIC’s counterparties and liquidity providers via strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Relevant trading experience in EMEA equity markets across cash equities and derivatives.
• Ability to program in Python, and passion for gaining insights from data would be a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication with strong negotiation skills; effective in building interpersonal relationships to positively impact business outcomes.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, with attention to detail.
• Pleasant, dynamic, resilient, self‑motivated and team‑oriented.

Flexibility at GIC

Our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. We believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in‑person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward‑looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long‑Term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams—be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guide us in how we make our day‑to‑day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

GIC is a Great Place to Work

We operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 4 days in office and 1 day working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the office as a hub for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection, while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socio‑economic background or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is signed up to the Halo Code and a Disability Confident Employer. Please email at any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.