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Trading teams deal with tight margins, fast decisions and constant market pressure. Hiring gaps slow execution, add risk and strain the rest of the desk. Strong traders, quants and analysts are hard to reach and even harder to secure at speed. If you are building a desk or replacing key talent, request a call back and speak with a specialist who understands your products, workflows and hiring challenges.
Supporting every step of your trading recruitment journey
Selby Jennings connects trading desks with talent that works fast and handles risk with control. We hire traders, quants and analysts across delta one, equities, fixed income, FX, commodities and electronic trading. Clients use us when they want a focused search, clean shortlists and a recruiter who understands how their desk operates.
Trading spans equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, derivatives and electronic products. Desks need people who manage risk, act quickly and work with accuracy in fast conditions. Selby Jennings connects firms with talent across delta one, equities, credit, FX, commodities, derivatives, structured products and quant trading.
We hire traders, quants, execution specialists and analysts who understand their markets and keep strategies running smoothly. Our coverage includes oil and gas, power, agricultural products, metals, index products, swaps, futures and electronic execution.
Competition for trading talent remains high. Firms rely on our market knowledge and targeted search approach to secure people who fit their product set and risk appetite so their desks operate at pace without hiring gaps.
Tailored recruitment solutions
Trading desks face pressure to hire people who can operate cleanly in fast markets. Selby Jennings builds search strategies around your desk structure and objectives. We support permanent and contract roles with a direct approach that delivers suitable candidates at pace.
Expertise across trading markets
We recruit across equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, derivatives and electronic trading. Our experience helps us identify traders, quants and analysts with the technical skill and market awareness needed to perform in high-pressure trading environments.
Access to specialist trading talent
Strong candidates often move through private networks rather than public channels. Our reach across local and global markets gives clients access to specialists in delta one, equity, credit, energy, metals, softs and electronic execution. This improves shortlist quality and reduces the time desks spend searching for the right match.
End-to-end support
We keep the hiring process clear and efficient, from early insight to final selection. Our focus on desk fit, technical skill and long-term performance helps new hires settle quickly and contribute with minimal disruption.
We connect trading firms with high-performing professionals across trading, risk, analytics, operations and commercial strategy. Our recruiters focus on talent with strong product knowledge across equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, derivatives and electronic trading, from junior to executive level.
We recruit across:
- Front office trading
Traders in delta one, equities, credit, FX, commodities, derivatives, power, metals and agricultural products. - Market risk and credit risk
Risk managers skilled in pricing models, VaR, PnL attribution, stress testing and counterparty assessment. - Quantitative and fundamental analytics
Quants and analysts supporting desks with modelling, execution logic, market intelligence and forecasting. - Operations and middle office
Trade support, booking, settlements, confirmations, scheduling and logistics across global markets. - Commercial strategy and business development
Professionals focused on client coverage, origination, deal structures and product strategy. - Technology and data engineering
Engineering talent building trading tools, execution platforms, data pipelines and risk technology.
If you are growing your trading team, speak with a specialist recruiter today.
Request a call back to discuss your hiring needs and secure talent that strengthens your desk.
Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.
- Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained trading recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
- Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short-term goals.
- Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the whole project.
Selby Jennings has been a strong partner for our trading hires. They understand the technical skill, risk discipline and desk fit we look for. Their network across front office, quant, risk and operations roles has supported our growth and improved the quality of our trading team.
Trading recruitment insights
Trading Recruitment FAQs
We hire across delta one, equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, derivatives and electronic trading. This includes traders, quants, execution specialists, analysts, risk and operations.
Yes. We work with banks, hedge funds, market makers, prop firms, energy companies and trading houses.
Yes. We run targeted searches that focus on candidates who can move quickly and match the desk’s product set.
We cover analyst level through to senior trader, desk head and leadership hires.
Time varies by product and location. Most shortlists are delivered within a few days for mid level roles. Specialist searches may take longer.
Yes. Many strong traders and quants do not apply through public channels. We reach them through private networks.
We need the product focus, risk appetite, seniority level and any performance or coding requirements.