Equities Trader at Volition Capital

Roles & Responsibilities

Trade Execution

• Create an equities trading portfolio and commence trading.
• Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize portfolio performance
• Execute equity trades efficiently while ensuring alignment with investment objectives
• Attend and contribute to trading strategy sessions/trading committee meetings (monthly).
• Attend and contribute to the group’s team meetings (quarterly).
• Establish equities trading lines with external counterparties.
• Actively compile, implement and monitor all equities trading plans and strategies.
• Analyze market trends, price movements, and financial reports to identify trading opportunities.
• Monitor real-time market fluctuations to actively trade equities and contribute to the trading unit’s profitability.
• Collaborate with research analysts and portfolio managers to refine investment strategies
• Deliver a minimum annualized return of 20%.
• Provide trading plans for equities (weekly).
• Maintain accurate trade records, generate performance reports, and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Stay updated on global economic trends, financial regulations, and industry developments.

Risk Management

• Manage equities trading risk on behalf of the trading unit, amounting to but not exceeding 20% allocation of total trading capital.
• Actively comply and adhere to all internal controls, procedures and documentation including but not limited to execution of stop-
• loss strategy, portfolio allocation, code of conduct, trading mandate and trading practices manual.
• Fully understand and remain up to date on all legislation governing equities trading.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with respect to equities trading.
• Maintain accurate records of all equities trades and transactions by actively tracking and submitting equities trading blotter to relevant internal counterparties (daily).
• Reconcile equities position (daily).

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in equity trading.
• Strong knowledge of equity markets, order execution, risk management, and trading strategies.
• Proficiency in trading platforms and financial market analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance in trading and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in proprietary trading, asset management, or brokerage firms.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies is an advantage.

Remuneration and Perks

• Competitive remuneration in line with industry benchmarks
• Health insurance
• Communication allowance
• Birthday allowance
• Hybrid work options
• Staff-only investment opportunities
• Performance bonus structure