Teams at Mako Trading

Join Mako’s graduate engineering programme to develop and maintain a low-latency, real-time derivatives trading system written in C++ on Linux. Responsibilities include implementing algorithms, pricing models, interfaces, and trading connectivity while collaborating with traders and engineers in Agile teams. Graduates receive structured training, mentorship, and practical experience with automated trading strategies, software development, testing, networking, and performance optimization.

Participate in Mako’s graduate trading programme, rotating across options and derivatives desks while learning market making, options theory, risk processes, and trading strategies. Graduate Traders make rapid, logical decisions under pressure, complete analytical projects, collaborate with senior traders, and contribute innovative ideas. The programme includes structured training, mock trading sessions, product-area rotations, and progressive exposure to real-time financial markets.

Lead development and execution of listed volatility relative value strategies across VIX and SPX futures/options. Manage portfolio P&L, risk limits, margin and hedging. Develop pricing, volatility analytics and execution methods. Partner with Risk, Technology, Operations and Finance, prepare P&L attribution and risk reporting, and expand strategies into new markets.