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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