Role Summary:
The Trade Desk Assistant (TDA) provides direct support to the Firms Equity traders, Portfolio Managers and Middle Office department by monitoring trade execution, portfolio positions and key risk indicators.
Requirements
1. Must have a QFA or willingness to work towards QFA and related professional membership
2. Excellent understanding of the Trade & Settlement process.
3. High level of attention to detail is essential
4. Ability to effectively prioritise a high volume of work in a real-time environment
5. Ability to identify and adhere to a systematic process for achieving BPR for all clients and stakeholders of the trading desk.
6. Good risk awareness and the ability to escalate issues appropriately
7. Attention to detail is key: Trading team execute between to trades daily between Equity, FX, Structured Products and Bond orders
8. Excellent communication skills
9. Teamwork is particularly important and the sharing of information is key to the success of the trading team
10. Demonstrative high ability to perform in fast-paced pressurised environment