Quant jobs / abrdn plc

Senior Multi Asset Trader

Execute multi-asset investment orders for abrdn’s global dealing function. The desk assesses liquidity and market impact while choosing suitable execution channels.

What you’d work on

Our reading of the posting: what a new hire in this role would most likely spend their first months on.

Execute equity, FX and debt orders across regional markets.
Assess liquidity, timing and market impact with portfolio managers.
Review transaction costs and improve execution workflows.

What they ask for

Required

Multi-asset execution experience
Market structure and liquidity analysis
Risk and control discipline
Relevant CMFAS examinations

Preferred

Charles River or Bloomberg
TCA and broker reviews
Global dealing experience

Education: No degree requirement stated.
Experience: Established execution experience at an investment manager or market intermediary; minimum years not specified.
Markets: equities, fx, fixed-income, credit

How to prepare

Compare execution channels for a less-liquid investment order.
Analyse slippage across equity, FX and bond trades.
Prepare an execution plan covering liquidity and market-impact trade-offs.

What to study

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SelfMadeQuant wrote this summary from the employer’s public posting, last checked 6 November 2026. SelfMadeQuant isn’t affiliated with abrdn plc and doesn’t handle applications.