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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Trader - Multi-asset execution & data analysis - **Company:** Railpen - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £58,347.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Big Data, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Vba Programming Language, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5843201809 ## About the Role We are looking for an analytically minded trader with experience in electronic equity trading and a desire to develop within a multi-asset trading desk environment. Beyond execution expertise, we are seeking someone with a genuine curiosity for markets and data, someone who enjoys spending time digging into the detail to identify issues and areas for improvement. The successful candidate will possess an inquisitive mindset, a commitment to continuous learning, and a strong interest in coding, data analytics, macroeconomics and market structure. Effective communication skills and strong attention to detail are essential. * 3-7 years' trading experience on a buy-side or sell-side trading desk. * Experience trading equities using algorithms. * Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, SQL or VBA), ability to analyse large datasets and use APIs. * Demonstrated interest in technology, data analytics and process improvement. * Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. * Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. * Degree educated and IMC qualified (or equivalent) * Exposure to additional asset classes including Rates, FX, Derivatives (Futures, Commodities, Options), ETFs, Credit. * Ability to engage effectively with portfolio managers across equity and macro strategies. ## Description Railpen's Trading Desk is responsible for the execution of the firm's Public Markets cross -asset trading activity (Equities, ETFs, Fixed Income, Derivatives & FX). The Trading Desk works closely with various investment and non-investment teams across the business to sustain and enhance our execution capabilities with a focus on achieving best execution for our client. A unique aspect of a Trader role at Railpen is that while execution is the primary focus of the desk, a significant portion of the teams' time is dedicated to trade analysis, research projects and investigating/deploying new technologies that can be used to enhance the outcome for the client. * Execute all trades in accordance with Railpen's Order Execution Policy to achieve the best possible outcome for our client. * Utilise Transaction Cost Analytics (TCA), data analytics and market structure knowledge to improve and enhance trade execution processes and outcomes. Where appropriate develop and deploy new algorithmic strategies and/or new technologies to reduce implicit and explicit trading costs and to minimise operational risk. * Assist in the preparation and presentation of internal trade data, analytics and reports. * Maintain and develop counterparty relationships to improve liquidity access and execution quality while enhancing Railpen's reputation within the market. * Proactively engage and collaborate with the relevant internal Railpen teams to enhance the execution outcome for our client. 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