Algorithmic Execution Specialist - #2110935

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, technology-driven agency execution specialist operating in the institutional trading space. Since being founded over two decades ago, the business has built a strong global network connecting institutional investors with liquidity across equities and fixed income, underpinned by a strong culture of innovation and client-first execution.

They are now looking for an experienced electronic trading sales professional to join their EMEA Business Development team, with a focus on growing their Execution & Quantitative Services (EQS) offering.

The Role

This is a high-impact, client-facing position for someone with strong relationships across European institutional markets and deep expertise in electronic and algorithmic trading. You'll be responsible for developing new business, re-engaging dormant relationships, and cross-selling the firm's electronic trading capabilities to existing clients, reporting directly into the EMEA Head of Business Development.

Key Responsibilities

Business Growth & Market Expansion

1. Drive revenue growth by partnering with transactional teams to increase client adoption of the firm's EQS products and services
2. Work with sales teams to develop and refresh EQS marketing and client collateral
3. Grow the client base across the region and reactivate dormant accounts
4. Contribute to brand positioning, messaging, and client engagement strategy in the region
5. Work cross-functionally with client-facing and product teams to identify new business opportunities
6. Stay current on the firm's full product suite, including new developments outside EQS
7. Proactively prospect new business, keeping internal stakeholders updated on progress

Strategic Leadership & Execution

1. Help shape the firm's EQS client strategy alongside the Head of EQS
2. Support integration of liquidity, products, and distribution channels to improve access for clients across the spectrum (existing, dormant, prospective)
3. Propose new products, services, and revenue diversification opportunities

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

1. Build and strengthen relationships with asset managers, brokers, and other market participants
2. Represent the firm at industry conferences and professional forums, expanding its network and visibility

What They're Looking For

Essential

1. Strong technical knowledge of electronic and algorithmic trading strategies
2. Track record of managing revenue and delivering measurable commercial impact
3. Established relationships across buy-side, sell-side, and exchange contacts in EMEA (and ideally globally)
4. Solid understanding of equities market structure and workflow
5. Strong awareness of the broader trading platform landscape — products, competitors, and market dynamics
6. Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills
7. Comfortable working autonomously and cross-functionally
8. Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills

Desirable

1. European language skills
2. Familiarity with multiple asset classes — fixed income, derivatives, FX, digital assets, delta-one, structured products, energy, and commodities