Trade Support
About The Position
Our product expertise in equities, fixed income, commodities, related derivatives products, and exchange traded funds (ETF) has helped to make us a market leader. The innovative and energetic operations team that we have in place keeps us there. The trade support role has been designed to give exposure to the fast-paced, dynamic environment of a trading and investment firm. As front office trade support, you will be responsible for assisting traders with all administrative tasks and projects pertaining to the daily trading function. You will act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers, traders or brokers when it comes to executing orders per the request of traders. Traders will depend on your assistance for maintaining trade positions, profit and loss (P&L) reports, and information exchange. This role will give you the opportunity to enter the dynamic environment of trading with a team of knowledgeable professionals. In this role, you will: Field phone calls from internal traders and external brokers Compile/reconcile data from electronic trades Examine electronic transactions generated from clearing firm Resolve erroneous and broken trades Assist with maintaining position, P&L and information exchange Update and manage all post computer screens including exchange trading systems, proprietary trading applications, and excel spreadsheets Act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers, traders or brokers
Requirements
- Previous experience in financial services industry or completion of finance/investment related course work a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
- Detail oriented; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Must be a self starter, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems
- Ability to move throughout the trading floor as needed
- Will not require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in financial services industry or completion of finance/investment related course work a plus
Responsibilities
- Field phone calls from internal traders and external brokers
- Compile/reconcile data from electronic trades
- Examine electronic transactions generated from clearing firm
- Resolve erroneous and broken trades
- Assist with maintaining position, P&L and information exchange
- Update and manage all post computer screens including exchange trading systems, proprietary trading applications, and excel spreadsheets
- Act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers, traders or brokers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
