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Derivatives Trader (Prescient Securities)

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Head of Derivatives

Location

Steenberg, Tokai

Business Unit

Prescient Securities
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An exciting role, offering fantastic growth and market exposure for a junior Trader keen to join the rated Derivatives dealing desk of Prescient Securities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As a member of the Derivatives trading team, you will be tasked with supporting the Senior Traders and learning how the trading process works, with a view to becoming a capable and reliable trader on the desk
  • Provide Tiered clients with regular, quality, asset class specific market intelligence
  • Revenue generating focus (be proactive and able to take initiative)
  • Manage and execute orders with due care and accountability
  • Generate and distribute maintenance research/market intelligence for the Derivative desk
  • Generate and distribute bespoke or new & ongoing research products/ideas
  • Participate in and arrange regular client interactions
  • Timeous responses to client queries
  • Participation in morning meetings

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • 1-3 years’ experience in a stockbroking / investment banking environment 
  • Ideally proficient on trading/information systems 
  • Strong interest in the financial markets in general and derivatives market and products in particular

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Tertiary qualification (must have a working knowledge of Statistics and Economics)
  • Completion of the relevant applicable JSE trading exams (RPE) would be advantageous
  • Solid Excel skills and any other programming skills a bonus

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, driven and results oriented
  • Strong aptitude for problem solving
  • Good time management and handles stress well
  • Personable and confident with the ability to converse professionally with clients
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Collaborative team player
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to generate ideas and think logically

WHY THIS ROLE?

An exciting role, offering fantastic growth and exposure, as you form part of the experienced Derivative desk of Prescient Securities whose mission it is to be recognised as the leading local full-service stockbroker in SA. 

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