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About the Role

Citi is seeking an experienced Pan European Cash Equities Trader to join our London-based trading desk. This is a high-impact, revenue-generating role at the heart of our European equities franchise, responsible for pricing and trading cash equity products, managing risk and inventory profitably, and driving revenue growth through strategic market making and client engagement. The role offers significant autonomy, the opportunity to work with sophisticated institutional clients across Europe, and the platform to expand Citi's distribution footprint.

Responsibilities

Price and execute cash equity trades across Pan-European markets, providing competitive two-way pricing and deep liquidity to institutional clients while managing execution risk and market impact.
Actively manage equity inventory positions, optimize capital deployment, and deliver consistent profitability through disciplined risk management, hedging strategies, and tactical positioning.
Build and maintain relationships with institutional clients, understand their trading needs, and develop innovative solutions that deepen wallet share and expand Citi's European equity footprint.
Work closely with Equity Derivatives, Prime Finance, Sales, Research, and Electronic Trading teams to deliver integrated client solutions, share market insights, and identify cross-selling opportunities.
Monitor European equity market microstructure, regulatory developments, and competitive positioning; contribute to desk strategy, trading algorithms, and liquidity optimization initiatives.
Partner with Quantitative Strategy and Electronic Trading teams to enhance algorithmic execution, improve trade capture systems, and adopt new technologies that drive operational efficiency and alpha generation.

Requirements

Extensive experience trading European cash equities at a Tier 1 investment bank or proprietary trading firm, with a demonstrable track record of consistent P&L generation, risk management, and client engagement at a senior level.
Deep understanding of European equity market structure, exchange mechanics, dark pools, systematic internalisers, and regulatory frameworks.
Established network of institutional buy-side clients across Europe; ability to originate flow, provide value-added insights, and build long-term partnerships.
Comprehensive knowledge of UK and EU regulatory requirements, including FCA Certification Regime, conduct risk, market conduct standards, and post-trade transparency obligations.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments; tenacity, will-to-win mentality, and a collaborative mindset.

Skills

Statistical analysis
Risk metrics (VaR, Greeks, liquidity measures)
Programming languages (Python, R, SQL)
Algorithmic trading platforms

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)
Full time

Experience Level

Senior level

Salary/Compensations

Competitive base salary (annually reviewed)

Benefits

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Discretional annual performance related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

About the Company

At Citi Markets, we win together. Our shared vision gives us the clarity, agility and global perspectives we need to shape the future. Collaboration plays a central role in how we deliver for clients, develop our people, and grow our business.
Our Equities franchise is a cornerstone of our Markets division, offering clients deep liquidity, innovative execution strategies, and access to global equity markets across developed and emerging regions. We combine cutting-edge technology with human expertise to provide best-in-class trading, financing, and risk management solutions.
Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Equal Opportunity

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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