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Philadelphia
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+1 (555) 294 2705
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Experience
Experience
Boston, MA
Junior Trader
Boston, MA
Cormier and Sons
Boston, MA
Junior Trader
- Develop knowledge of derivative markets and risk management techniques, and provide support for ancillary research, consulting and advisory work
- Assist and help execute instructions from TMS Global Management Teams
- Provide backup to Portfolio Manager /Repurchase Agreement (REPO) Trader
- Development and Implementation of miscellaneous tools to support trading and risk management activities
- Maintenance and Improvement of existing trading models and operational framework
- You will perform you daily work with the highest integrity and ethical standards
- Develop local quantitative expertise with support from the Chicago portfolio management group
Boston, MA
IG Junior Trader
Boston, MA
Hudson-King
Boston, MA
IG Junior Trader
- Monitor market activity and provide feedback to portfolio managers
- Well organized, disciplined approach to work with a high level of attention to detail
- Manage orders and trade flow in a logical manner to achieve efficient execution and reduced transaction cost
- Should be familiar with, and have knowledge of, the creation, organization, and retention of transaction documentation
- BA/BS with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields from a top tier University
- Team oriented individual
- Enthusiastic and positive approach to market challenges
present
Dallas, TX
Graduate / Junior Trader
Dallas, TX
Baumbach and Sons
present
Dallas, TX
Graduate / Junior Trader
present
- Full training will be provided, both locally and internationally to become fully conversant with all aspects of Treasury, including
- Assist with maintaining the correct level of funds at the Bank’s correspondent accounts, placing/taking funds in the money & repo market within authorized limits and proactively seek the best return for the Bank’s funds
- Assist in the control of the Bank’s interest rate structure
- Participate in the overall development of the Treasury business
- Liquidity Management
- FX spot & forwards
- High level of attention to detail
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Motivation
Bachelor’s Degree in Motivation
Auburn University
Bachelor’s Degree in Motivation
Skills
Skills
- Good problem solving instincts and strong analytical skills
- Strong analytical and information technology skills are desirable
- Maturity, good judgment, and a professional demeanour
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, internal team members
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high quality empirical research
- Strong intellectual curiosity and attentiveness to details
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Time management skills and ability to perform under pressure
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Support head trader by monitoring portfolio risk, hedging trades, updating system parameters and directing floor traders on exchanges
- Learn to operate trading system including proprietary pricing, quoting and trading algorithms
- Gain education and perspective in capital markets, option theory and trading strategies
- Aptitude for mathematics with excellent problem solving abilities
- Strong academic background with coursework in mathematics, probability and statistics
- High level of computer knowledge with proficiency in Excel modeling
- Demonstrates a high degree of motivation, discipline and attention to detail
- Responds quickly to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Managing the day to day activities of the trading desk including trade execution and booking, daily P&L reconciliation, risk reporting and trade life cycle management
- Pricing and Execution of cash and derivative products
- Ongoing risk management and hedging of the book
- Monitoring market movements, news and events to efficiently control and manage risk positions
- Working closely with Research and the Sales force in order to gather trading ideas and communicate them efficiently
- Interacting on a daily basis with Middle Office, Finance, Operations, Risk Management and the COO Office in order to make sure the desk operates in a safe and sound environment
- Strong background in finance, mathematics or engineering; Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field
- 1 – 2 years of experience in a similar environment
- Good understanding of Fixed Income and derivative products
- Interest in Financial and Capital Markets
- Strong Excel skills. The candidate will also have an interest in Technology and be able to work with internal partners to pro-actively improve the trading infrastructure
- Desire to work in a fast paced, challenging environment
- Good problem solving instincts and strong analytical skills
- Strongcommunication skills
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Execute the firm's day to day funding requirements
- Provide trade recommendations and market colour to the Global TMS Team
- Collaborate effectively with other business units and functions to achieve Enterprise objectives
- Manage and provide the highest service to both internal and external clients
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Equity Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Support investment teams in terms of information flow, trade ideas and data requests
- Degree(s) in relevant subject such as economics, mathematics, engineering, physical science. CFA qualification/part qualification would be an advantage
- Experience in trading listed derivatives (futures and options) would be a benefit
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Execute trades and generate trade ideas with a focus on Emerging markets Debt (Sovereign, Corporate and Local Currency)
- Interface with the dealer community to represent MSIM and analyze market information
- Build relationships with respective sell-side traders and build our profile with the dealer trading and syndicate desks
- Be a value added member of the Emerging Markets Debt team, working closely as partner with portfolio managers and analysts
- Work within the investment process to drive relative value analysis across client portfolios
- Enhance and work within the confines of best execution policies
- Willingness to backup other trading desks as needed
- Be a partner with compliance, valuation and operations teams
- Minimum of 3-5 years Emerging Markets Debt trading experience
- Experience working as part of the investment team to drive returns with portfolio managers and analysts
- Proficient in Excel, Bloomberg and “bond math”
- Attention to detail, high ethical standards, strong work ethic and adherence to firm’s policies
- Ability to handle pressure, work at a high level and multi-task
- Negotiation skills to achieve best interests of clients with broker/dealers
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Previous experince in the financial industry (preferred)
- An undergraduate degree. Preferred areas include: finance, math, applied math, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, information technology
- A Masters degree or CFA designation is a positive
- Some knowledge of the investment business and processes
- Some presentation, reporting, and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task, with attention to detail, and ability to resolve problems under pressure
- Possesses development potential; willingness to learn and improve
- "Trading desk intangibles" such as positive attitude, enthusiasm for trading and financial markets, initiative, and intellectual curiosity are also considered
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Can understand and maintain a copy of all policies and procedures, and ensure compliance
- At minimum, maintain a good relationship and regular communication with key contacts from
- Investment Ops
- Settlement
- Can embrace the progressive nature of our business, promote a culture of change, and introduce new ideas for the desk
- Can learn to engage on discussions with traders on their trading desk
- Can develop market insights and provide order updates as needed
- Can learn to interpret our analytics and use as a valuable resource on the desk to drive decision making
- Can learn to utilize our TCA tools to their advantage
- Must be comfortable in a real-time, pressurized setting and accountable for consistent and decisive problem-solving
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Coordinate trade execution/allocation/settlement details with operations team and brokers
- Assist in trade building and allocating
- Prepare trade performance measurement reports for review of trade execution
- Document procedures and seek out process improvements
- Ad-hoc reporting for portfolio team, trading team, and client requests
- Work directly with the Portfolio Team to implement investment action decisions
- Generate and execute specific account level trades due to client order flow
- Execute trades in a variety of asset classes including MLP equities, common stock, fixed income, and options
- Develop understanding of all available trading options including algorithmic trading, program trading, cash desk trading, and principal trading
- Disseminate market intelligence to the portfolio team including IPO/Secondary information, macro data, and stock specific news
- Develop and maintain close relationships with sell side brokers and portfolio managers/analysts
- Maintain a positive attitude with all coworkers to foster positive cultural environment
- Continuously seek process improvement
- Trouble shoot issues to facilitate resolutions and process improvement
- Strong MS Excel skills required
- Proactive problem solving, strong analytical skills, critical thinking abilities
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, internal team members
- Graduate degree and/or CFA or other professional designation a plus
- 0-5 years trading or back office experience
- Equity, options, and fixed-income trading experience a plus
- Experience with Bloomberg, APX or MOXY a plus
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Graduate / Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Full training will be provided, both locally and internationally to become fully conversant with all aspects of Treasury, including
- Fixed Income & Equity Finance / Repo
- Money Markets (Cash & Synthetics)
- Arbitrage
- Off-balance sheet products
- Liquidity Management
- FX spot & forwards
- Assist with maintaining the correct level of funds at the Bank’s correspondent accounts, placing/taking funds in the money & repo market within authorized limits and proactively seek the best return for the Bank’s funds
- Assist with reporting requirements for the desk
- Participate in the overall development of the Treasury business
- Assist with the management and control of liquidity within internal & external requirements
- Support Senior Traders & the Wealth Management Foreign exchange desk when required
- A strong academic background. You will either be a recent graduate or someone that is close to obtaining a degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Maths, Economics, Business or a related field
- Exceptional negotiation & communication skills
- Keen interest in finance & trading
- A high degree of self-motivation, efficient time management and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work well within a team & cope under pressure whilst staying alert to Market conditions at all times
- Good understanding of the impact economic data has on market pricing
- In depth knowledge of IT systems
- LI-SS2
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Block trading
- Performance reporting
- Rebalancing portfolios
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
- Series 7 & 66 licenses required
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite with strong skills in MS Excel
- Familiar with enhanced trading platforms and market research tools
- Knowledge of trading regulations and requirements
- Strong attention to detail and able to work independently in a deadline driven environment
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Junior Trader Mizuho Alternative Investments Resume Examples & Samples
- Execute global futures, ETF and LME products for fund
- Research and develop analysis for improving trading efficiency and market impact
- Develop optimal trading strategies to pair with funds objectives
- Coordinate with IT group to maintain and enhance signal generation, order management and execution management systems
- Generate various trading, performance and risk related reports
- BS or higher degree in computer science, information technology, applied mathematics, physics, financial engineering or other hard science field is strongly referred
- 1-3 years’ experience in trading global futures at systematic macro or CTA investment advisor or a sell side quantitative trading desk
- Working experience of programming in object oriented language such as Python/C++/JAVA. Experience in Python is strongly preferred
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
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Imd, Gsam, Gsip Junior Trader, Associate Resume Examples & Samples
- Support dedicated execution responsibilities for the portfolio management team in equity, fixed income, and derivative products
- Portfolio construction and reconciliation tasks based on dialogue with multiple teams
- Addressing liquidity, portfolio, and strategy rebalancing as well as other strategy level tasks
- Assist in providing market color to portfolio management teams
- Assist in managing counterparty relationships and commission flow
- Engagement in various strategic projects, spanning multiple teams globally
- 2 to 4 years of experience trading / sales-trading one or more of the following: equity, fixed income, volatility, or commodity products
- Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks
- Excellent communication skills and judgment
- Proven team player and commercial outlook
- Keen and unwavering attention to detail
- Strong understanding of market dynamics in listed derivatives
- Strategic thinker with commitment to continuous improvements in trade flows, technology, and operations’ interface
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Assisting with pricing and execution of exchange traded funds
- Reporting of OTC trades off the exchange
- Booking ETF trades
- Maintain relationships with broker dealer counterparties
- Research, development, and implementation of mathematical models and trading strategies
- Creating new market making strategies for electronically traded products
- Maintenance and Improvement of existing trading models and operational framework
- Development and Implementation of miscellaneous tools to support trading and risk management activities
- Experience In quantitative electronic trading
- Solid understanding of equities markets, financial statements, and statistics
- Strong Interpersonal/team work skills, including ability to work effectively and efficiently in an Individual or team setting
- Computer proficiency, strong programming In C or C++
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Macquarie Securities Group Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Ideally have French language skills
- Have exemplary attention to detail and proven experience in process improvement
- Possess a high level of numerical expertise
- Have the ability to understand and navigate the structural and regulatory environment in different markets
- Have superior interpersonal and relationship building skills to form strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels, including with external parties
- Proven ability to sustain a high level of performance under pressure with short deadlines
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- You will assist the senior traders in pricing of equity derivatives and hedging of our derivatives portfolio
- You will work closely with our sales staff to facilitate our clients derivatives requests
- You will use the financial markets to secure competitive prices for our customers
- You will work on streamlining and automating our pricing, booking and hedging processes
- You will be a partner of our support units (Legal, Risk Management, Middle Office)
- You will be asked to continuously improve quality and speed of delivered services of your team
- You will perform you daily work with the highest integrity and ethical standards
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Analyst / Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Research, analyze, recommend, and implement solutions to complex and diverse financial problems
- Assist in the updates and maintenance of suite of trading models
- Contribute to new product development, and design of hedging strategies for the new products
- Assist senior traders in the trading of exotic equity options book (digital, lookback, and Asian) as a part of our client focused risk management
- Provide ongoing support for the team and our various partners, as needed
- Maintain and build relationships with internal and external clients through good communication, timely service, and support of client needs
- Effectively work in a team environment
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Support multiple trading desks within Commodities Trading group by assisting traders with research, trade bookings, pnl, and technology development. The desks include Index Trading, Carbon Trading, Precious Metals Trading, and Commodities Portfolio Optimization
- Become proficient enough to be able to provide backup trading coverage on each desk, when the primary trader is out of the office
- Long term goal is to grow the individual into a successful trader on one of the Commodities Trading desks
- Undergraduate or Graduate studies in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science is preferred, although any candidate with the suitable Competencies will be considered
- No trading experience is required, although preference will be given to those with 2 or more years of capital markets work experience in an area such as trading, risk management, IT, product control, or operations
- Exhibited passion for the financial markets
- Willingness and persistence to tackle complex problems and to see them through with appropriate solutions
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Analyze daily risk and P&L reports to ensure accuracy and work with desk quant team to correct any issues and enhance the reporting process
- Continuously monitor issues affecting the overall market and mortgage industry as a whole. Develop independent ideas and communicate to the team
- Assist senior members of the desk in developing and executing trading strategies utilizing a variety of derivative products – Swap, Swaptions, TBA, CMM and exchange traded futures
- Develop understanding of the regulatory and compliance issues facing the desk resulting from Dodd Frank and Volcker requirements. Ensure desk trading activity is accurately reflected and reconciled in systems that feed regulatory reporting
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of management
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience, strong programming skills and excellent quantitative skills
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in trading strategy development and implementation
- Assist in other day to day operations of the trading desk as needed
- Trade Booking and Execution
- Infrastructure Development
- Daily Position & PNL Calculations and Reconciliation
- Work with the Middle and Back Office to Improve Booking and Reconciliation processes
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Junior Trader, Equity Resume Examples & Samples
- Excellent high level interpersonal and excellent communication skills
- Travel approx. 25 days per year
- One or more years experience in Equity Trading
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CIB Global Credit Trading & Syndicate Junior Trader Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Market making in Corporate Bonds & Credit Derivatives
- Experience in credit derivatives working in a large institution
- Clear communication
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Citigroup Derivatives Markets Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Perform security analysis, research market data and investigate trades
- Strong academic background with coursework in mathematics, probability and statistics; Bachelor’s degree required
- Prior knowledge or experience in capital markets is not a requirement
- Resourceful and perceptive, willing to take initiative and learn independently
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Maximise net revenue and minimise costs for SL and associated products
- Develop new revenue opportunities / products to increase profitability
- Optimise use of client assets and revenue in line with client’s lending parameters
- Manage borrower and lender relationships globally, including participation in regular meetings and presentations
- Support Sales Coverage to win new clients, identify upsells and retain existing clients
- Responsible for all day-to-day procedures that support optimal distribution of on loan asset classes
- Support efficient collateral management in accordance to client parameters
- Support efficient recall and recall management, liaising with Middle Office and Client Service Representatives
- Investigate and resolve any trade discrepancies including contract compare breaks
- Liaise with borrowers and internal teams to settle any failing loans/recalls
- Ensure all daily reporting is carried out by close of business
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Junior Trader, Public Fixed Income Resume Examples & Samples
- Work closely with senior traders from the Investment Grade & Municipal credit trading teams who are evaluating relative value and mandate suitability profile of fixed income securities
- Support the evaluation and surveillance of a large portfolio of domestic Investment Grade & Taxable Municipal issuers
- Support and perform active monitoring of market conditions & portfolio holdings in order to identify pricing inefficiencies, technical trends, support trade recommendations, and follow trading operating procedures
- Identify and communicate ways to improve/enhance trade administration practices
- Contribute to overall success of the Fixed Income Trading Team at TIAA-CREF
- 0-2 years’ experience in investing, financial markets, or banking
- Detailed knowledge and ability with Excel and PowerPoint required, use of Bloomberg (API), or relevant market data vendors preferred
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Developing risk taking skills to include
- Relevant work experience in a trading, research, investment banking or consulting role
- Degree in finance, economics, math, engineering, or sciences
- Demonstrated consistent success in
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Trading underlying assets of funds to invest in overseas markets which include non-domestic equities, mutual funds, futures, FX and FX derivatives, hedge instruments and commodities
- Providing back up support to the domestic equity trader in the team
- Taking full responsibility of order delivery, execution, matching and inputting of trading results, and broker/account management
- Resolving all issues related to trading and settlement
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance/Economics/ Maths/Accounting or other relevant disciplines
- Certified Investment Manager is preferred
- Previous trading experience (1-3 years) from either a sell side or buy side (preferred) environment
- Demonstrated a passion and solid understanding of capital market products – Equities, FX, Derivatives
- Good working knowledge of fund accounting preferred
- Strong English communication skills (spoken and written)
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with trading counterparties and colleagues in other divisions
- Fast learner with a strong numerical sense
- Attention to detail focused, diligent and be accountable and reliable
- Mature, responsible and highly focused
- Resilient and motivated
- Team player and understanding of a corporate culture essential
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Opportunity to gain products knowledge and develop the skills required to generate and execute trading strategies for a wide range of customers and the Division's principle books
- Provide support to the members of the trading team in day to day procedures
- Market analysis of existing markets to clients
- Working on specific projects depending on business needs
- Administrative tasks with responsibility for specific daily or weekly tasks
- 1-3 years front office experience in financial markets, preferably with some trading exposure
- Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, mathematics or other relevant studies
- Strong numerical skills and business acumen
- A competitive, entrepreneurial and commercial focus
- Ability to quickly identify opportunities and to make decisions under pressure
- High accuracy rates and a high standard of attention to detail
- Capability work well in a team environment and to build relationships at all levels and work
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Institutional Equities Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- An undergraduate degree in Business with an emphasis in the functional area of Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred. 0-5 years experience, prior trading experience a plus
- Exceptional communication skills - ability to effectively communicate and excel in team environment with a high level of professionalism
- Motivated, driven, competitive and team player
- Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and ability to successfully multi-task
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment with minimal supervision
- Series 7, 55 & 63 required within the first six months
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Foreign Exchange Forwards Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Pricing Client deals
- Managing risk to FX Swap, Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDF) and Cross-Currency Swaps (CCS) markets
- Funding desk cash positions across various currencies
- Liaising with other Traders in pricing transactions involving multiple books
- Interacting with Sales and Originations to generate new business
- Improving systems, pricing and technology to improve processes
- Liaising with middle office to streamline risk reconciliation and reporting
- Experience of pricing and managing NDF/Deliverable Forward risk
- A thorough knowledge of multiple products traded by Global FX Forwards Teams across financial services
- Excellent spreadsheet and database skills including Matlab, VBA and Java
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist the members of the trading team in day to day procedures (booking deals, checking data is input accurately)
- Pricing and structuring deals for clients
- Provide on-going administrative support to the MMA trading team, including structured products trading
- Executing trades
- Relevant Internship experience in a similar trading environment
- Strong verbal ability, judgment and administrative skills
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Euro Swaps Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Market-making and risk management of European Interest Rates Derivatives
- Responsible for providing liquidity and recycling risk profitably
- Responsible for further developing and enhancing the Flow Rates franchise including legacy risks
- Managing financial risk and non-financial risks
- Building a sustainable business and market share
- Deep understanding of Fixed Income and Derivatives products, with a particular focus of Euro Swaps
- Experienced with market-making in Flow Rates Options, Single-Currency and Multi -Currency Exotics
- Proven track-record of revenue generation in a trading environment
- Proven track-record in sustaining/generating high quality market share
- Understanding of capital and regulatory matters in derivatives
- Ability to understand and interpret market trends and identify, communicate and market trade ideas
- Relevant education such as a Bachelor of Science (BSc)/Master of Science (MSc)/Doctor of Philiosophy Degree (PhD) in a relevant subject such as Finance, Maths, Physics, Computer Science, or the equivalent work experience or qualifications
- Ability to work in a high paced environment under pressure
- Experience in the derivative regulatory and capital costs
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written) with strong interpersonal skills
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IG Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage orders and trade flow in a logical manner to achieve efficient execution and reduced transaction cost
- Monitor market activity and provide feedback to portfolio managers
- BA/BS with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields from a top tier University
- 2-4 years total work experience in financial services
- Investment Grade corporate bonds trading preferred
- Demonstrated experience with finance and accounting principles
- Should be familiar with, and have knowledge of, the creation, organization, and retention of transaction documentation
- Strong quantitative and computational skills, including MS Access, and SQL; advanced financial modeling skills strongly preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required
- Exceptional ability to manage tight timelines in a stressful environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders
- Strong intellectual capacity and analytical mindset
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Senior Associate / Manager, Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Accountable for delivering positive financial results from the use of the company's capital
- Market analysis, including but not limited to scanning for trading opportunities, deciding how much capital to allocate to specific trades, developing optimal trade execution strategies, and managing the risks of trades
- Operating in a fast-paced dynamic commodity market environment, where there are often time constraints and time sensitive deadlines
- Develop knowledge of hedging, trading and risk management techniques
- Understanding of risk measurement techniques such as VaR
- High academic achievement, with tertiary qualifications in an Engineering/Science/Financial Engineering/Mathematics or related subjects
- Extremely numerate with strong mathematical skills
- Ideally some work experience related to trading, including exposure to options
- Ability to work with integrity, accountability and within our code of conduct
- Sound modelling and analytical capabilities and have a good derivatives understanding
- Ability to analyse market fundamentals and macro themes
- Adept at problem solving and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
- First class organisational and time management skills
- A confident team player with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel (including VBA) / PowerPoint & Word
- Pro-active and creative individual coupled with a demonstrated entrepreneurial nature and a commercial focus
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Ability to understand the broader investment objectives behind trades
- Strong analytical and information technology skills are desirable
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Maturity, good judgment, and a professional demeanour
- Utilise Milliman’s trading systems to monitor client risk exposures
- Execute, book and process derivative trades in line with client hedging and risk management strategies
- Work with operations for position matching, trade allocations and other post-trade activities
- Act as liaison between the trading team, operations and portfolio management
- Run end of day risk, position and other reports
- Provide quantitative model support for our European and global clients during European hours
- Develop local quantitative expertise with support from the Chicago portfolio management group
- Develop knowledge of derivative markets and risk management techniques, and provide support for ancillary research, consulting and advisory work
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Must possess analytical skills. Is required to troubleshoot unique problems and investigate issues other than standard sources and or procedures
- Service Orientation: Is expected to be service-oriented and to focus on satisfying the needs of the users
- Ability to handle a heavy workload in an intensive operating environment
- Ability to multi-task, with strong organizational and oral communications skills required
- Proficiency in Excel, MS Office, required
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- With guidance from Senior Quantitative Researcher or leader in IQRG, conduct rigorous quantitative research to evaluate current approaches for investment idea generation, stock selection, portfolio construction/management, portfolio implementation, and risk management
- Developing code which illuminates drivers of returns/risks in investment portfolios and utilizing techniques to optimize portfolio construction
- Developing code for backtesting quantitative investment strategies
- Developing the toolkit used to easily perform the above functions
- Communicating insights and analysis results to key stakeholders
- Keeping abreast of industry and academic research and identify new research ideas
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in a quantitative discipline like Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science, or Engineering
- Out of the box thinker with proven track record of exceptional performance & relevant work experience graduating from other institutions will also be considered
- Ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in a quantitative role within an asset manager or bulge bracket bank
- Understanding of the investment management process and quantitative equity portfolio management
- Strong understanding of equity markets, including drivers of return, risk control, and portfolio construction techniques desirable
- Familiarity with modern portfolio theory a plus
- Experience with machine learning (in particular linear regression), statistical hypothesis testing, and data mining methods is a strong plus
- Beginner understanding of object-oriented programming and intermediate programming proficiency in Python, R or MATLAB, and SQL are essential
- Excellent quantitative skills, as evidenced by formal training in Applied Math, Computer Science, Engineering or Statistics, and experience in utilizing those skills in a research environment
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high quality empirical research
- Foundational understanding of data available in the equity segment of the investment management industry, ability to ferret out relevant data, and ability to construct databases that are useful for validating research results
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. The successful candidate must have the confidence and credibility to persuasively interact with colleagues
- Ability to work independently or as a part of a team
- Well organized and self-motivated
- Strong intellectual curiosity and attentiveness to details
- Creativity, enthusiasm, and the ability to excel in an entrepreneurial environment
- Resourcefulness and ability to think out of the box for enhancing research process, generating ideas, and working on client-initiated projects
- Time management skills and ability to perform under pressure
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Developing, maintaining and sharing market knowledge obtained from dealer interactions
- Executing trades for Franklin Bissett Fixed Income retail mutual funds, institutional accounts, and high-net-worth private client accounts
- Generating trades for institutional and private client accounts that follow a model
- Communicating with the compliance and settlements teams to resolve any issues that may arise and ensure accounts/funds are in good standing
- Coordinating the production of accurate and timely quarter-end reporting, as well as responding to ad-hoc requests for information on our fixed income strategies
- Knowledge of financial markets, economics, and portfolio theory
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office products
- Strong relationship building and teamwork skills
- Completion or working towards completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
- CFA (or working towards completion)
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Funding & Derivatives Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Pricing of CVA, interface with internal sales teams to provide indications in support of customer derivative trading activity
- Evaluate risk in the CVA book and execute hedges to minimize P&L volatility
- Provide support for broad range of Ad hoc derivative activities including equity, credit, and FX
- Support the Company’s wholesale funding and share repurchase activities
- Evaluate and advise on new and existing CSA agreements
- Work on various projects related to the ongoing build out of the Bank’s XVA capabilities
- Assist with CCAR and other regulatory initiatives
- Produce regular and ad-hoc management reporting regarding the Company’s derivative portfolio and market risk
- Five to eight years of experience in financial analysis activities
- Familiarity with hedging products including interest rate and credit derivatives
- Understanding of collateral management and ISDA documentation
- Strong interest in fixed income markets and capital markets in general
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple activities, resolve complex problems in a short time frame and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Comfortable working in a trading atmosphere
- Ability to discern business risks and understand market and legal strategies designed to mitigate those risks
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with customers, other banks, and bank personnel
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Experience with Bloomberg
- CFA Charterholder or progress towards CFA charter
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Emerging Market Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- 50% - Provide quantitative analysis of price data, statistical data analysis, development of trading strategies using fundamental and technical inputs
- 25% - Maintain and upgrade existing trading databases and spreadsheets, and P&L reporting
- 25% - Responsible for daily trade execution, booking of trades in the system, and position reconciliation
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- You will build up a proper supply and demand analysis
- You will collect market intelligence on crops, competition and consumption
- You will analyse, discuss and conclude during weekly game plan meetings
- You will set and execute trading game plans
- You will strategically manage PNL budget accountability for raw materials
- You will report of the PNL, daily position and general contract admin tasks
- You will provide market information to the Sales organization and our customers
- You will ensure accuracy in contract administration and risk reporting at all times under all circumstances
- You will manage the supply chain activities in cooperation with transport, planning, quality and suppliers
- You will network with market and build good relationships with counterparts
- You will be back up of the milk, sugar and cocoa traders
- Minimum 2 - 5 years of trading experience or serving as an analyst, preferably in agricultural commodities
- Willing to take up challenges and manage risks
- Able to work under stress and take decisions with an entrepreneurial mind
- Able to build an internal network within the business unit
- Adaptable to changes, curious and willing to explore new things
- Disciplined and respecting limits under all circumstances
- Excellent knowledge of excel/VBA
- Excellent commercial awareness and strong interest in business/market
- Proven track record in trading
- Fluent English written and verbally, additional European languages (French/German/Dutch) is a plus
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Junior Trader / Equity Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Handle trading activity from assigned client base
- Support full client base as needed
- Directly and indirectly participate in Sales efforts
- Manage client relationships with an eye towards maintaining and growing revenue
- Assist with Operational functions as needed
- 3+ years’ experience in equity trading coverage or a related position
- Series 7, 63 and 55 licenses OR willing to take the test within 3 months of being hired (must have at least taken the test within 3 months of hire date)
- Ability to understand complex market structures and electronic trading Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Client-focused
- BS degree in finance or related field, or equivalent experience
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Junior Trader, Global Instruments Trading Resume Examples & Samples
- Executing equity, futures and FX trades
- Managing book risk and delta
- Trade entry and inventory management functions
- Diligent, detail focused and have the aptitude to thrive in a process driven environment
- Be able to think creatively, hunt down and execute on revenue ideas they have generated
- Ideally (but not essential) Engineering, Comp Sci or Mathematical degree
- Show a high level of initiative and independence in setting one’s workload. Display a passion for building a career as a trader
- Ideally have background in programming skills in VBA and/or C++
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Equities Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Forward thinking active trading ability is an absolute must, with superior communication and negotiation skills equally as important
- BA/BS in a quantitative subject (math, statistics, economics, finance) is required
- 2+ years’ trading experience or knowledge of Aladdin trading platform required
- Attention to detail and an appetite to learn are a must
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and to identify revenue/process improvement opportunities and provide solutions
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in financial markets
- Ability to work both independently and within a team as required
- Punctual, courteous and independent
- Ability to listen and work in an environment that is dynamically changing
- Demonstrated project management capabilities. Ability to prioritize and deliver assignments as promised, while maintaining high quality and consistent results
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Pro-actively monitor intraday trading risk & pnl performance of the electronic market making book
- Analyze and optimize client performance and pricing/hedging strategies
- Provide specialist product knowledge for the various regional sales teams
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Junior Trader Group Treasury Resume Examples & Samples
- Pricing of derivatives and money market instruments, monitoring charges and counterparty limits
- Implement hedges according to the requests of subsidiaries and business allocation targets
- Run the daily cash position, manage liquidity investments and short term funding transactions
- Draft specifications and perform user acceptance tests for the upgrade of the treasury management system
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Junior Trader Resume Examples & Samples
- Managing trading risks
- Market making in a variety of products
- Executing trades within approved product and risk limit frameworks
- Identifying opportunities to maximise returns on capital and funding
- Developing client relationships and introducing novel strategies
