Technical Equities Trading Analyst

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At Investec, we do things differently. We're a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. Ideas are heard, ambition is celebrated, and impact is encouraged. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you'll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.

Investec's Investment Banking Technology team is seeking an experienced Electronic Trading Analyst to join our Investment Banking Technology team. You'll have deep expertise in UK and European equity markets, with this role focusing on analysing UK equities trade flows, particularly electronic and algorithmic execution, including monitoring trading performance across venues and strategies, identifying patterns and anomalies, and delivering actionable insights to traders on execution trends and venue dynamics.

You will collaborate closely with traders and technology teams to refine execution strategies such as VWAP, TWAP, POV, and Implementation Shortfall. Your input will help enhance smart order routing and algorithmic logic and contribute to the strategic roadmap for trading tools and analytics.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing trading strategies and ensuring the team remains at the forefront of market innovation and performance. To succeed in this role, the successful candidate will combine technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a strong implementation focus. The role requires extensive experience working directly on a trade floor, with deep understanding of at least one of: Fidessa or Broadridge suite of applications.

What will I be doing?

• Market and flow analysis Analyse UK equities trade flows with emphasis on electronic and algorithmic execution. Monitor and assess trading performance across venues and strategies; identify patterns, anomalies, and optimisation opportunities. Produce actionable insights for traders on execution trends and venue dynamics.
• Technical insight and trading strategy Collaborate with traders and technology teams to refine electronic execution strategies (VWAP, TWAP, POV, Implementation Shortfall). Evaluate and contribute to enhancements of smart order routing and algorithmic execution logic. Apply experience with Fidessa (market making and RSP) and with the Broadridge suite (TBricks, ULLINK).
• Stakeholder collaboration Liaise with IT, compliance, external EMS/OMS vendors, and algo developers to support infrastructure improvements. Support client trading teams and distribution with analytics, presentations, and custom studies.
• Reporting and research Produce regular reports and dashboards on trading performance, liquidity metrics, and market trends. Research new tools and datasets to enhance decision‑making, including transaction cost analysis and pre-/post-trade analytics.

What we are looking for

• Direct experience with EMS and OMS platforms and trading infrastructure.
• Strong background in equity trading, with demonstrable electronic trading or market structure analysis.
• Deep understanding of UK equity markets and venues (LSE, CBOE Europe, Turquoise) and liquidity dynamics.
• Proficiency in algorithmic trading principles and execution strategies.
• Technical fluency with trading data tools (Python, SQL, Excel VBA, or equivalent) for data analysis and automation.
• Solid understanding of FIX protocol, practical experience with FIX hubs and connectivity.
• Programming/scripting: good understanding of LUA; SQL for querying large datasets; advanced Excel with VBA for prototyping, trade flow tracking, and dashboards.
• Market connectivity and protocols: strong knowledge of FIX, ability to interpret FIX messages (NewOrderSingle, ExecutionReport), experience with FIX hubs/gateways and connectivity troubleshooting.

Nice-to-have (beneficial, but not essential)

• Exposure to global equities (US, EU, India) and cross-market liquidity considerations.
• Experience with TCA platforms such as Bloomberg BTCA and Virtu.
• Knowledge of MiFID II regulatory regimes and other trading rules.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work. You can find a list of our benefits

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute.

We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.

If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for. Get in touch!

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