Job Description

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

naThe Equity Trader plays a critical role in executing Equity & FX trades efficiently and effectively across portfolios, supporting optimal investment outcomes for clients.

Working closely with Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Implementation, and Risk teams, this role ensures that investment decisions are translated into high-quality trade execution, while managing market impact, liquidity, and transaction costs. The role also contributes to strengthening trading capabilities, processes, and systems in a dynamic and evolving investment environment.

What You’ll Be Trusted With

Trade Execution and Market Interaction

• Execute local and global equity & FX trades in line with portfolio manager instructions, mandates, and best execution principles.
• Manage order flow across multiple portfolios, ensuring efficient execution while minimising market impact and transaction costs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and counterparties to support optimal execution outcomes.

Market Insight and Trade Strategy

• Provide real-time market colour, liquidity insights, and trade ideas to portfolio managers.
• Contribute to the development of trading strategies, including block trades, programme trades, and liquidity sourcing.
• Monitor market developments, pricing trends, and trading conditions to inform execution decisions.

Risk Management and Governance

• Ensure adherence to mandates, compliance requirements, and internal trading policies.
• Monitor pre- and post-trade risks, including exposure limits, liquidity constraints, and settlement considerations.
• Maintain strong controls and audit trails across all trading activity.

Collaboration and Portfolio Support

• Work closely with Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Implementation teams to align execution with investment strategy and portfolio objectives.
• Partner with Risk, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure smooth trade lifecycle management.
• Contribute to a disciplined and transparent trading environment.

Systems, Process and Continuous Improvement

• Support the effective use and optimisation of trading platforms (e.g. CRIMS or equivalent OMS).
• Identify opportunities to improve trading efficiency, automation, and execution quality.
• Contribute to trading analytics and transaction cost analysis (TCA) initiatives.

Who you are

You are an experienced and disciplined Equity Trader who thrives in a fast-paced investment environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality execution outcomes.

You bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Investment Management, Economics, or a related field. Preference will be given to Post-Grad/CFA candidates.
• Completed JSE Registered Persons Exams
• 5-8 years’ experience in Equity Trading within an asset management or institutional investment environment.
• Strong understanding of equity markets, market microstructure, and trading strategies across local and global markets.
• Proven experience executing trades across multiple portfolios and managing complex order flows.
• Knowledge of trading systems and order management platforms (e.g. Charles River, Bloomberg AIM or similar).
• Solid understanding of regulatory, compliance, and best execution requirements.
• Experience with transaction cost analysis (TCA) and performance measurement is advantageous.

The Strengths You’ll Bring

• Strong decision-making ability under pressure, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• High levels of accountability and ownership for execution quality and outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and contribute to shared success.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Competencies

Action OrientedBuilds NetworksBusiness InsightCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusDrives ResultsFinancial AcumenManages Complexity

Education

Closing Date

29 May 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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