Sydney
Investment Banking
Permanent
An exceptional, newly created trading support position has become available in direct support of a trading team focussed on Equity Options trading support. This position would suit an experienced operations, trade support or middle office professional who has previous experience with a global investment bank, fund manager or trading firm and seeking to support a high-performing team of traders.
The ideal applicant would have at least 3 years’ experience within Equity Derivatives in a direct trade support, operations or trading desk support role. A good understanding of corporate actions would be highly regarded as would strong Excel, VBA and ideally some Python.
Responsibilities:
* Act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers, brokers
* Execute orders per the request of traders, operations and external Prime Brokers to ensure trading system parity
* 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
We are looking for high calibre people who possess the following competencies:
* 3 +years previous experience in financial services industry and completion of finance/investment related course work a plus
* Thorough knowledge of Equity Options corporate actions, equity derivatives
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
* Ideally Python, VBA, SQL and advanced Excel skills.
* 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
* Maintain composure under pressure