Trading Assistant

Role Overview

Under the guidance of senior traders, the trading assistant provides administrative support to the desk, compiles and reviews trade and market data, and helps enhance trading processes. This role also involves monitoring market conditions, analyzing economic data, and, once licensed, executing trades in various fixed income products.

• Support trading team on day-to-day operations in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor market activity in various fixed income products and provide concise feedback and analysis to senior traders
• Develop, maintain and enhance databases and reports
• Assist in enhancing trading workflows and functionality
• Ad-hoc projects as directed

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving issues
• Fast learner and self-starter with ability to work independently in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment
• Comfort with new and changing technology
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Coding experience with Python or other programming tools preferred
• Demonstrated interest in global capital markets, specifically fixed income products

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Math, Computer Science, Economics or Business-related field
• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 within 6 months of hire
• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  0–2 years relevant work experience (preferred)

• Bachelor’s or better in Finance or related field