Junior Execution Trader

Junior Execution Trader

Junior Execution Trader

Squarepoint Capital

2 days ago

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About

  • Team: High Touch Execution
  • Working Hours: New York City trading hours (approximately 1pm – 11pm London time)
  • We are looking to add a Junior Execution Trader to our high touch execution team. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for trading a variety of products, including, but not limited to Credit, Commodities, Fixed Income, and/or FX (spot, NDF, options). You will have the opportunity to support and collaborate directly with our experienced traders and help improve high touch global execution. If you are looking to join a fast paced, ever-evolving environment, we encourage you to apply.

Position Overview

  • Execute timely trades via execution platforms and voice negotiation.
  • Actively monitor trading tools and alerts for new trades to execute.
  • Provide feedback on market liquidity, trade structures/sizing, and counterparty relationships to trading management.
  • Liaise between counterparts and operations team to assist with day-to-day bookings and settlements.
  • Help with various ad hoc tasks from trading management and senior traders.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, or related field.
  • Years Experience: 1-3 years, preferably buy side middle office or execution.
  • Product Experience Required: Vol (FX, Listed), Rates (IRS, ASW), Credit (CDS, Bonds).
  • Product Experience Optional: FX (spot, NDF,), Commodities, Equities (EFP, Vol) and/or Mortgage (TBA, Pools).
  • Proficient/Strong in MS Excel.
  • Knowledge and experience with Bloomberg.
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as VBA or Python.