Associate Trader, Equity & FX, L&G - Asset Management, America

L&G's Asset Management business is a major investor across public and private markets worldwide, with $1.533 trillion in AUM.* Our clients include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions, who invest alongside L&G’s own balance sheet.

Our ambition is to be a leading global investor, innovating to solve complex challenges for our clients using the power of L&G. This is rooted in our investment philosophy and processes, which are focused on creating value over the long term.

We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can generate value and drive positive change.

LGIM America is looking for an Associate Equity/FX trader to join its Global Trading Team in Chicago.

The ideal candidate will have some experience working on a trading desk at a buy or sell-side institution.

This person should be an enthusiastic, ambitious & proven self-starter. They will possess a strong willingness to develop trading skills across different asset classes with a desire to be a team player in a global organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor the execution of trades ensuring it is in line with regulatory standards, LGIM(A)’s policies, procedures and risk management practices at all times.
• Provide investment teams with relevant market information that identifies and creates actionable investment opportunities as well as data analysis requests.
• Participate in daily tasks in support of trading activities and liaise with trading support teams as required.
• Cross-train to achieve competency in all instruments traded by the desk.
• Build strong relationships with counterparties across different asset classes on a global level.
• Work effectively within a global team structure, building relationships with traders & portfolio managers in Chicago, London & Asia.
• Challenge current processes and procedures with an aim to mitigate risk and bring greater efficiency as well as adding new ideas and initiatives to the team.
• Work with our Trading Research team to analyse, process and interpret large trading data sets to continually improve client outcomes.
• Remain informed about the evolving market structure, methods of execution and products as well as maintain competency on all trading platforms.

• 1-3 years of experience working in a trading role.
• Experience trading Equity, FX or Derivatives (Listed or OTC) along with an understanding of market mechanics and market risk.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong risk management mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task, trading different asset classes while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt and learn new asset classes and products as needs arise.
• Enthusiasm to learn how AI techniques can be integrated into trading processes and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Comfort exploring emerging technologies, including AI‑powered analytics, to identify opportunities for efficiency and insight.
• Strong data analysis or financial coding skills (Python, R, SQL).
• Strong work ethic.

The starting salary offer will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s education, job-related experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location, and market factors. This position is also eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan. Full time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare, Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, an employee assistance program, and commuter and transit programs.  Additional voluntary programs include: supplemental health benefits including accidental injury, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance. 

EOE Statement

As an EOE employer, L&G Asset Management, America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. (2025)