Position Overview:
The Head of Equity Trading will oversee all equity trading activities and manage a team of analysts and traders, ensuring alignment with the company’s investment objectives. The role involves strategic decision-making, trade execution, risk management, and the development of the trading team, focusing on equity markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management:
- Lead and mentor a team of technical analysts and traders focusing on equity markets.
- Assign daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, ensuring timely analysis and execution.
- Ensure effective communication between the team and other departments, such as the portfolio management and CIO office.
- Conduct performance reviews, offer guidance on strategy refinement, and ensure continuous development of team members' skills.
Trading Strategy and Execution:
- Develop and implement equity trading strategies, focusing on maximizing returns while managing risk.
- Oversee and approve all equity trades and ensure proper execution according to strategy.
- Monitor equity markets and identify opportunities for both short-term and long-term trades.
- Collaborate with technical analysts to refine trading signals and technical setups for optimal trading decisions.
Risk Management:
- Implement and maintain risk management protocols across the trading team.
- Ensure the team follows proper risk guidelines, including stop-loss strategies, position sizing, and portfolio exposure.
- Regularly review the team’s performance and adjust risk parameters as needed.
Technical and Market Analysis:
- Lead daily strategy sessions with the team, reviewing technical indicators, market conditions, and opportunities.
- Oversee sector-specific and market analysis, ensuring that the technical analysts’ work aligns with the broader strategy.
- Use insights from technical analysts to guide trading decisions and portfolio adjustments.
Reporting and Communication:
- Provide regular performance reports on the equity portfolio to senior management.
- Participate in weekly management meetings to discuss the broader market outlook and present key findings and opportunities from the team’s analysis.
- Ensure the team produces accurate daily and weekly reports summarizing market activity and trade execution.
Continuous Improvement:
- Foster an environment of learning and development within the trading team, ensuring analysts stay up-to-date with advanced technical analysis tools and market trends.
- Continuously refine trading strategies in response to market conditions and performance feedback.
Proven experience in equity trading, with at least 5-7 years in a trading role.Experience in managing a team of traders and analysts.Strong understanding of technical analysis, equity markets, and trading systems.Ability to manage high-pressure trading environments and make quick, informed decisions.Excellent leadership, communication, and risk management skills.