Sydney Ancillary Areas Permanent
An exceptional trader's assistant position has become available with a leading global trading firm in Sydney.
This role will sit on the trading floor and work in direct support of an Equity Options trading desk.
The ideal candidate would have previous experience working within equity options in a direct trade support or trade execution capacity for a few years.
They should have solid trade support experience with direct trade booking and P&L support for traders, along with strong options product knowledge.
This position will support one of the Aussie market Options trading desks based in Sydney, and may require occasional support for other trading desks.
The team is responsible for close liaison with other trading teams and interaction with domestic and offshore divisions to facilitate timely and accurate settlement, reconciliations, and trade booking functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Trade Support:
• Work with traders, operations, and external Prime Brokers to ensure trading system parity.
• Coordinate and facilitate resolution of trade discrepancies (liaison with desk, IT).
• Complete Equity and Derivative trade bookings.
Liaison and Communication:
• Liaise with local and global IT teams to ensure trades flow through systems correctly.
• Collate monthly management reporting data.
• Remain flexible in regard to products dealt with.
We are looking for high-calibre individuals with the following competencies:
Requirements:
• 3+ years' experience in a middle office/trade support capacity at a global investment bank in Asia Pac focused on Equity options trading support.
• 2 years' experience working with traders, some PnL experience ideal.
• Good understanding of Equity Options.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.