Company Overview

The organisation operates in a technology-driven financial services environment focused on market access, trading operations, financial market analysis, and the development of reliable trading processes. Its activities require a strong understanding of financial instruments, market behaviour, execution procedures, and operational risk management.

The trading function works closely with risk, compliance, technology, and operations teams to support disciplined trading practices, accurate transaction records, and effective monitoring of market activity. The organisation values analytical thinking, professional integrity, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Role Summary

The Senior Trading Specialist will support day-to-day trading activities across relevant financial instruments, monitor market movements, evaluate trading opportunities, and help maintain consistent execution standards. The successful candidate will combine practical market knowledge with quantitative analysis, sound judgement, and a disciplined approach to risk.

This role is suitable for an experienced trading professional who can interpret market information, identify execution issues, document trading decisions, and contribute to continuous improvements in trading procedures. The position involves collaboration with internal stakeholders while maintaining accountability for assigned trading activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor financial markets, price movements, liquidity conditions, volatility, and relevant economic developments to support informed trading decisions.

• Execute authorised trading instructions in accordance with established procedures, risk limits, and applicable internal controls.

• Assess market conditions and identify potential trading opportunities using technical indicators, fundamental information, quantitative signals, and other approved analytical tools.

• Review order execution quality, including spreads, slippage, transaction costs, fill rates, and potential execution delays.

• Maintain accurate records of orders, executed transactions, trading decisions, and significant market events.

• Monitor open positions and trading exposures, escalating unusual market movements or emerging risks through the appropriate channels.

• Collaborate with risk management teams to ensure trading activities remain within approved exposure limits and operational guidelines.

• Investigate execution discrepancies, pricing irregularities, and transaction issues in coordination with trading operations and technology teams.

• Prepare regular trading reports covering performance indicators, market developments, execution quality, and notable trading activity.

• Contribute to the review and refinement of trading procedures, monitoring practices, and execution workflows.

• Support the testing and evaluation of new trading tools, analytical systems, and market-monitoring processes.

• Maintain awareness of relevant financial market developments and communicate material changes that could affect trading activity.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant professional experience may also be considered.

• Demonstrable experience in trading, market analysis, brokerage operations, treasury, or a related financial markets function.

• Strong understanding of financial instruments, order types, market liquidity, spreads, volatility, and execution mechanics.

• Ability to interpret market data and apply analytical methods to trading decisions.

• Familiarity with trading platforms, market-data terminals, portfolio-monitoring systems, or order management systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking.

• Knowledge of trading risk controls, position monitoring, and transaction reconciliation procedures.

• Strong numerical reasoning, attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately under time pressure.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain market developments and trading outcomes clearly.

• High professional integrity, disciplined decision-making, and a commitment to following approved trading limits.

• Ability to manage priorities independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues across different functions in a remote working environment.

Benefits

• Remote working arrangement within Estonia, subject to the organisation’s employment and operational requirements.

• Opportunity to contribute to professional trading activities in a technology-oriented financial environment.

• Access to relevant trading systems, market information, and analytical resources required for the role.

• Opportunities for continued development in market analysis, execution quality, and trading risk management.

• Collaboration with professionals across trading, risk, compliance, and technology.

• A structured working environment that supports accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV outlining their trading experience, relevant financial instruments, market-analysis capabilities, trading systems exposure, and experience with risk controls or execution monitoring. Candidates may also include a brief summary of their professional achievements and analytical tools used in previous roles.

Applications should be submitted through the official application channel associated with the recruiting organisation. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to discuss their trading experience, market knowledge, decision-making approach, and suitability for a remote position in Estonia.

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