Overview
The Trading Associate will provide administrative & technical support to Equity Traders and Portfolio Managers. They will collaborate with internal support teams, brokers, and custodians on trade related activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide back-up for trading desk, including processing trades and answering phones
- Understand trade workflow and basic compliance issues
- Monitor cash flow in client portfolios
- Execute and trade daily cash flows
- Communicate large cash flow and account changes to portfolio managers
- Input trades to rebalance portfolios which are not in line with the model portfolios
- Maintain trading models on the internal system
- Reconcile trade transmission to ensure that all trades have been uploaded to brokers and custodians
- Assist Operations team with investigating trade discrepancies
- Serve as a liaison between Portfolio Managers and the Settlements team in handling corporate action instructions.
- Compile ad-hoc reports to facilitate marketing, compliance, and consultant requests
Requirements
- Post-secondary education
- Strong IT skills combined with good relationship skills
- Relevant industry experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel
- Experience with Bloomberg required
- Working knowledge of Triton or other trading systems highly preferred
- Able to adapt to new systems quickly
- Knowledge of SS&C Pacer program and GWP preferred
- Completion of CSC course strongly preferred
- High data input accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Team player with a positive attitude
This posting is for a current vacancy on our Equity Trading team. To apply, send your resume to [email protected].
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected]. A member of our HR team will reach out to you.