Delta One Trader — Buy-Side | London | 2–5 Years’ Experience

Eka FinanceLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 7 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at a fast-growing hedge fund offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your Delta One trading strategies with direct P&L accountability and genuine autonomy. You'll thrive here if you have 2-5 years of experience in equity derivatives trading and enjoy identifying arbitrage and relative-value opportunities in a collaborative environment. Apply now to join a high-performing team and contribute to a leading firm's success.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

London, United Kingdom

Posted

1 week ago

DerivativesPython

Job Description

Our Client A leading, fast-growing London-based hedge fund is seeking a Delta One Trader to join its high-performing equity trading team. The fund combines quantitative research, technology, and discretionary insight to deliver consistent alpha across global markets.This is an exceptional opportunity for a trader from a bank, hedge fund, or prop trading desk to transition into a buy-side environment with genuine autonomy, access to capital, and direct P&L accountability. The Role The successful candidate will take responsibility for Delta One trading strategies across equities, ETFs, index futures, and swaps. You will identify and execute basis, arbitrage, and relative-value opportunities , while collaborating closely with the investment, quant, and technology teams to refine and scale strategies. Key Responsibilities Trade and manage risk across equity index and ETF products Identify relative-value, arbitrage, and basis opportunities
Optimise hedging, execution, and capital allocation
Partner with quantitative researchers and technologists to enhance models and trading tools
Maintain strong risk controls and performance reporting
Contribute to the development of systematic and discretionary trading strategies
Candidate Requirements 2–5 years’ experience as a Delta One, ETF, or equity derivatives trader
Experience within a bank, hedge fund, or proprietary trading firm
Strong understanding of equity derivatives, delta-neutral products, and hedging mechanics
Proven contribution to P&L generation
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills (Python or similar desirable)
Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with attention to detail
Based in or willing to relocate to London
The Opportunity Buy-side role with significant autonomy and upside
Access to institutional infrastructure, data, and technology
Collaborative, meritocratic culture with scope for progression