The Operations team is essential to our trading success, ensuring accuracy, control, and efficiency across all processes. We tackle complex challenges and seek sharp, capable individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
As an Operational Desk Assistant, you'll support traders with daily administrative tasks, coordinate with brokers and other desks, and help manage trade records and P&L reporting. This role offers a hands-on entry into the dynamic world of trading.
A strong understanding of financial instruments, especially equities, futures, and derivatives, is key, along with the ability to build effective working relationships with experienced traders.
Responsibilities
* Compile/reconcile trade, transaction and positions.
* Prepare and submit delivery instructions for proprietary trading.
* Assist with maintaining position, P&L and information exchange.
* Maintaining and managing operational processes as per regulatory framework to ensure exchange compliance.
* Use of algorithmic trading tools under instruction from traders.
* Update and manage all exchange trading systems, proprietary trading applications, and excel spreadsheets.
* Act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers, traders or brokers and all internal departments.
* Run appropriate desk projects and initiatives.
* Committed to innovation with a strong interest in learning and working with new technologies.
* Continuous improvement of the capability of the Front Office team and applications (through technology, automation and other means).
Experience
* Previous experience working closely with traders in a buy side environment
* Thorough knowledge of equity and equity derivatives.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Python or SQL preferred.
* 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-moving, highly intellectual environment.
* Must be a self starter, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems.
* Reliable and flexible team player with a positive demeanor
* Ability to move throughout the trading floor as needed.
* Humble about what you do and don't know; not afraid to ask questions
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