About Us
Scout Group LLC is a global proprietary trading firm operating at the intersection of finance, data science, and engineering. We leverage advanced technology, quantitative research, and deep market expertise to trade our own capital across global financial markets.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Execution Quant Trader to join our trading team. This individual will play a critical role in designing and optimizing equity execution strategies to minimize slippage, improve execution quality, and scale automated trading workflows across U.S. markets.
Job Responsibilities
Own and enhance equity execution strategies for large portfolio-level orders
Design and implement execution algorithms to reduce slippage and market impact
Monitor, analyze, and iterate on execution performance metrics
Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and execution operations to translate portfolio needs into execution plans
Build tools and automation to scale execution across trading strategies
Maintain knowledge of venue rules, order types, exchange nuances, and regulatory constraints
Partner with quantitative researchers and developers to improve execution quality and infrastructure
Job Requirements
Strong quantitative and analytical background with a data-driven mindset
Solid coding skills with the ability to build, test, and deploy execution algorithms
4 to 5+ years of relevant experience in equity execution, execution algorithms, or market microstructure
Deep understanding of U.S. market structure, order types, and venue-specific behaviors
Experience minimizing transaction costs and slippage across U.S. equities
Familiarity with execution across additional asset classes such as futures or corporate bonds is a plus
Preferred:
Experience at large banks, prop trading firms, or market makers with dedicated execution teams
Experience integrating with OMS/EMS platforms
Programming experience in Python, C++, or similar languages
Exposure to execution across additional asset classes such as futures or fixed income
What We Offer:
Salary up to $200,000 base per annum
Performance-driven compensation structure
Company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
401 (k) with 4% match
FSA and Commuter Benefits
Access to advanced trading technology and infrastructure
Collaborative environment with experienced traders, quants, and engineers
Opportunity to build and scale execution capabilities across global markets
Note: Scout Group partners with approved recruiting agencies only. Recruiters and agencies should not submit resumes unless specifically authorized by the HR team. Unsolicited resumes will not create an obligation for Scout Group to pay placement fees.