39 Trading jobs in London

Location: Head Office - Hybrid between Mayfair office and remote working

WHO WE ARE

LK Bennett is a brand with a British heritage feel, born in the 90s, with our first boutique in Wimbledon. Our pieces are designed in our London HQ to be full of vibrant prints, iconic silhouettes and beautiful fabrics.

Since our beginnings, we’ve become well-loved thanks to our effortless, luxurious collections featuring ready-to-wear, shoes, bags and accessories. Known for our distinctly wearable style and luxury craftsmanship with high-quality production across Europe. Sourcing only the finest fabrics, including our signature silks from the Far East. We create investment pieces to love forever – only now, we inspire women to bring the extraordinary to the ordinary, everyday.

JOB ROLE

Working at LK Bennett is more than just a job; it’s a way of life and becoming part of our Digital team as Trading Coordinator means you will be at the forefront of our luxury business. You will be a critical link between the business and our partners as well as internal teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is integral to our digital trade team and will support the Digital Trading Manager, with another coordinator, in maintaining our UK and International website and managing our concessions partners. This role requires working with multiple stakeholders across different departments including IT, Buying & Merchandising, Store retail and with our distribution centre, alongside managing the external Concession partners. It is an opportunity to be a key part of our digital team and we are looking for an analytical, conscientious, and confident individual to build their career with us.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the product critical path; checking product ranges, sending/checking product data and imagery. Ensuring product goes live on time for both our own websites and for concession partners.
• Setting up new critical path trackers for the new season and reporting on product statuses for our web and concession partners, ensuring product information is accurate, detailed, and consistent across the sites.
• Work closely with merchandising team to ensure awareness of product intake and allocation plan
• Completing trade reporting for our site and all concessions- analysing good and substandard performance and contribute actionable trade insights to drive trade and make improvements, including running daily sales and weekly reporting
• Supporting the Digital Trade Manager and Ecommerce Manager in wider analysis and reporting
• Setup and manage the promotional calendar and ensure all activity is communicated and goes live on time for owned web and concession partners
• Coordinate promotions and price changes for own site and concession partners
• Forecast concessions stock requirements and ensuring they have the right stock package and volume to achieve their sales plan.
• Be the key link between the e-commerce and Merchandising teams. Responsible for running stock reports and monitoring best sellers as well as flagging poor performing styles for both own site and concessions.
• Proactively managing the site product merchandising, including setting up and monitoring tests, with the aim of increasing product conversion on the LKB website
• For Own site make informed decisions and act proactively based on trade analysis - nominate products for email/affiliates/social, HP highlights, etc.
• Establishing rapport with all Concessions and leading regular trade calls with each one and ensuring we get regular marketing opportunities
• Booking in concessions marketing activities and provided assets as needed
• Putting forward product nominations for marketing campaigns and product edits on the LK Bennett and concession websites
• Working collaboratively with the rest of the e-commerce team including Design, Marketing, Development and Customer Services
• Review processes and ways of working- always looking for ways to improve these and make them more efficient.

WHO YOU ARE

• Previous digital or trading experience in related area
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Analytical with strong numerical skills
• Strong excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident and can build relationships easily
• The ability to effectively prioritise and multitask efficiently

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 days holiday per year, plus

• Monitor and analyze global energy markets (oil, gas, power, renewables) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and implement trading strategies based on market analysis, economic indicators, and geopolitical events.
• Execute trades across various energy commodities and derivatives with a focus on maximizing profitability and minimizing risk.
• Utilize sophisticated analytical tools and models to forecast market movements and assess price volatility.
• Collaborate with risk management teams to ensure adherence to trading limits and risk policies.
• Provide market intelligence and insights to internal stakeholders, including management and business development teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, counterparties, and other market participants.
• Manage and optimize the company's energy trading portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant trading regulations and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of trading systems and analytical tools.
• Prepare detailed reports on trading performance, market analysis, and strategic recommendations.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in energy trading, commodity trading, or financial analysis within the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, including supply/demand fundamentals, price drivers, and trading mechanisms.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and statistical software (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB).
• Experience with trading platforms and market data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in both a collaborative office environment and remotely.
• High degree of commercial acumen and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.

• Analyze real-time and historical energy market data (e.g., power, gas, renewables) to identify trends and trading opportunities.
• Develop and refine predictive models for energy prices and market behavior.
• Monitor global energy market news, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes that may impact trading.
• Assess and manage risks associated with energy trading activities.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on market analysis, trading performance, and strategic recommendations for senior management.
• Collaborate with traders, risk managers, and other stakeholders to inform trading decisions.
• Support the development and implementation of new trading strategies and financial instruments.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of trading data and reporting systems.
• Evaluate the performance of the energy portfolio and recommend adjustments to optimize returns.
• Stay current with advancements in energy market analysis tools and methodologies.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in energy trading, market analysis, or a related financial role.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, including supply and demand dynamics, pricing mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, Excel VBA).
• Experience with trading platforms and risk management systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• A passion for the energy sector and financial markets.

Partnership Trading Assistant Retail / Merchandising / Space Planning

Location: Amersham plus Hybrid 3:2 Salary: Competitive + Benefits | Hours: Full-time Mon - Fri

This is a fantastic chance to join this award winning retailer as part of thierPartnership Trading team and help drive sales, profitability, and stock availability across high-profile retail partnerships.

As Partnership Trading Assistant ,.

Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness  | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

Requirements

The role

As the Digital Trading Manager, you will be accountable for digital sales performance on our Carvela (UK+US) & Shoeaholics websites. Working closely with your key digital stakeholders as well as Buying & Merchandising teams, you will be instrumental in delivering the business strategy and trade plans. You are data driven in your approach, understand the digital customer, analysing the key metrics across sales, traffic, AOV and conversion to drive your decision making. Key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Developing the weekly, monthly and seasonal trade plans in-line with revenue, margin and EBITDA ambitions
• Collaborate with Buying and Merchandising on range availability and to identify product opportunities, as well as CRM and Performance Marketing to support traffic driving activities, with a focus on improving CVR and profitability.
• Leading trade meetings to review performance as well as looking ahead, identifying commercial opportunities to leverage growth and deliver digital KPIs
• Manage weekly and monthly forecasting of sales KPIs
• Adopt a data led approach to all decision making, utilising tools GA, Contentsquare and Tableau to inform decision making
• Maximising CRO opportunities across Mobile, Desktop and Tablet, utilising tools including Taggstar and Wandz.ai
• Deliver best in class on-site visual merchandising and customer experience
• Understanding of international markets and opportunities to drive successful growth of our Carvela US website due to launch in the Autumn
• Leading and developing a highly motivated and talented team

Your experience

• Proven track record of success in a similar Digital Trading and CRO role
• Highly numerate, with excellent planning and analytical capabilities
• Advanced Excel knowledge and good working knowledge of Google Analytics, Qubit and Content Square
• Excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels of an organisation
• Excellent relationship building across a large number of stakeholders

At Kurt Geiger Digital we’ve created a Leadership culture that embraces the following.

• Love technology
• Be positive
• Know what you are doing
• Own your own future
• Look for solutions
• Keep failing once
• Get your monies worth out of your boss
• Be part of the team
• Speak up/Be brave
• Be honest
• Sing when you're winning
• Work hard but have fun

If you think that you’re this kind of leader, whether that is a leader of yourself, a leader of others or a leader of leaders, then come and join us

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Gym Discounts
• Retailtrust support
• Enviable discounts
• Harrods Discount
• Monthly half day Friday’s
• Summer Hours
• And so much more!

Our Culture  

We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.

Our Stores

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963.  Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness |  For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.

Requirements

The role

• Support the Senior Trading Manager and team to drive the direction of the global Kurt Geiger trade plan to achieve sales targets, working in collaboration with key digital stakeholders to ensure success.
• Assist in the preparation of sales analysis including trade summaries, product performance analysis and ad-hoc reporting
• Support Online Trade Coordinator & Trading Manager in maximising sales performance across all websites by identifying opportunities through analytical data on best sellers, new reactions
• Produce best seller reports, analysing sales and flagging up potential stock issues
• Provide basic product information and sales performance to the ecommerce team as requested
• Merchandise the website in-line with trading priorities and marketing calendars
• Review and optimise the website merchandising daily, using performance data to influence decision making
• Manage an effective administration system for monitoring new stock intake and liaise with the Production Assistant, Copywriter and photography teams to ensure new lines are added to the websites in a timely manner
• Manage and update key category and trend pages to maximise sales potential and support marketing pushes
• Support in maintaining product journeys and categorisation across the App
• Daily checks of new products to ensure all data, imagery and copy are present to maximise conversion opportunities
• Use web analytics tools to improve customer conversion rates and average transaction value
• Undertake regular competitor reviews to identify potential opportunities for our websites and App

Skills section/ your experience

• Commercial aptitude
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
• Full accountability for their own area & workload
• The ability to perform under pressure and work in a fast paced environment
• Capability to prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Excel user

At Kurt Geiger Digital we’ve created a Leadership culture that embraces the following.  

• Love technology
• Be positive
• Know what you are doing
• Own your own future
• Look for solutions
• Keep failing once
• Get your monies worth out of your boss
• Be part of the team
• Speak up/Be brave
• Be honest
• Sing when you're winning
• Work hard but have fun

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Gym Discounts
• Retailtrust support
• Enviable discounts
• Harrods Discount
• Monthly half day Friday’s
• Summer Hours
• And so much more!

Our Culture  

We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.

Our Stores

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963.  Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness |  For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

**Algo Trading Java Developer** (Contract)

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Bromley/Hybrid (3 days on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates

About Us

The ETT team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading. Our focus on FIX connectivity, smart order routing, and algorithmic trading ensures our systems perform at the highest level to meet the demands of the market. With a strong presence across AMRS, EMEA, and APR, we maintain a global perspective while catering to the unique needs of each region.

Your Role

As a core Java developer, you will be instrumental in enhancing our algorithmic trading engines that support benchmark algorithms, smart order routing, and internal crossing for the EMEA and global electronic business. You will collaborate with a vibrant team of experienced developers, business analysts, and QA experts, working closely with our business group to ensure our technology meets the evolving demands of the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver core functional changes to the ETT strategy engines.
• Implement framework-level enhancements.
• Collaborate with quantitative trading groups to capture essential requirements.
• Engage in all stages of the development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, and supporting deployments.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in core Java APIs (collections, concurrency, NIO).
• Experience with multithreaded systems and Java garbage collection.
• Familiarity with design patterns (e.g., Observer, Factory, Singleton).
• Strong background in test-driven development, UML, and object-oriented design.
• Proficient in development tools such as Eclipse or IntelliJ, GIT, Maven/Gradle, and continuous build servers.
• Understanding of benchmark algorithms and smart routing strategies (e.g., VWAP, TWAP, Arrival Price).
• Experience in agile methodologies and front office system design for algo trading.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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