What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equity Trader position at the Informed Momentum Company?
The Informed Momentum Company (IMC), an institutional asset manager that was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, California. IMC is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service for institutional clients through our proprietary Informed Momentum® investment approach.
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on trader to execute trades and contribute to our equity strategies. Prior trading and operational experience in financial services is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute equity trades (long/short, global, including non-U.S. markets) across multiple brokers and venues with precision and efficiency
- Monitor and optimize trade implementation, including order routing, best execution, and minimizing market impact and transaction costs
- Collaborate closely with portfolio managers to implement strategy signals, rebalances, and position adjustments in real time
- Monitor front office reconciliations and be the first point of contact on resolutions.
- Support brokerage and commission tracking.
- Contribute to trading process improvements, technology enhancements, and risk controls
- Stay informed on market microstructure, liquidity, and regulatory developments affecting global equities
Qualifications:
- High integrity, strong work ethic, and passion for equity markets and investing
- Direct experience trading equities is preferred and or prior operational/middle-office experience in asset management, hedge funds, or related fields
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills and ability to perform under time pressure
- Familiarity with trading platforms, order management systems (OMS), Bloomberg, FIX protocol, and Excel; programming/scripting skills a plus
What We Offer
- Opportunity to trade and impact real portfolios at a growing, high-conviction institutional manager with a proven process and philosophy
- Collaborative environment with experienced portfolio managers and a flat corporate structure
- Competitive compensation including base, performance bonus, and benefits
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to resumes@informedmo.com.