Job Title
Dealer
Job Description
So, who are we?
IG is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.3m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions – built on scale, trust, and proof. We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses. The bar is high – bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next.
Join us at IG – The Future Gets Built Here.
Your team
The Equity Desk sits within IG’s Trading function and is responsible for the pricing, risk management, and hedging of IG’s equity products as well as oversight of share dealing, ISA's and SIPP's — across UK, European, US, and Asia-Pacific markets. We manage a book covering thousands of single-stock names/ETFs and work closely with prime brokers, quantitative analysts, and technology teams to continuously improve execution quality and outcomes.
Your role in the Team's Success
As a Dealer on the Equity Desk you will be directly involved in the day-to-day management of IG’s equity trading book. You will monitor live positions, manage intraday risk within defined parameters, and ensure accurate pricing and high-quality execution for clients. You will also support analytical and project work that drives improvements to the desk’s systems, processes, and commercial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about equity markets and wants to build a career in a technology-led, multi-asset trading business.
What you'll do
- Risk Management & Hedging: Monitor and manage intraday risk arising from IG’s equity products, ensuring exposures remain within approved limits. Oversee automated hedging systems and execute manual hedges with external liquidity providers when required. Understand the logic behind automated systems and intervene appropriately when issues arise.
- Best Execution: Ensure that fair outcomes are achieved for client orders and that all executions are consistent with IG’s obligations under its Order Execution Policy. Act as the first point of response for client disputes.
- Systems & Development: Contribute to the development and testing of trading tools, pricing models, and automated execution systems in collaboration with quantitative and technology teams. Help specify and prioritise system improvements.
- Operational Incident Management: Act as a front-line point of contact for operational incidents, client communication, and dispute resolution. Diagnose and escalate system or dealer errors promptly.
- Knowledge & Compliance: Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of dealing systems, procedures, and relevant regulation. Ensure new policies are understood and consistently applied.
- Projects: Participate in ad-hoc initiatives related to new product launches, market expansion, liquidity provider onboarding, prime brokerage relationships, and regulatory change.
What you'll need for this role
Essential
- Prior experience in an equity trading, broking, or market-making environment
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent professional experience
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with a demonstrable interest in financial markets
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and geographies
- Willingness to work shift patterns, including early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends
Desirable
- Familiarity with equity market structure, including exchange and OTC execution venues
- Working knowledge of Python, SQL, or other data analysis tools
- Understanding of derivatives pricing, CFDs, and spread betting products
- Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar market data platforms
- Knowledge of relevant financial services regulation (FCA, ESMA, or equivalent)
- Interest in statistics, quantitative methods, or systematic approaches to risk management
How we work
We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office -- which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:
- Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm
- Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes
- Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs
- Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth;
- Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback
We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here.
The Perks
Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.
Learn more about the Perks here!
Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!
Number of openings
1
