Junior Trader at Automated Exchange Partners Limited

QUALIFICATION

• B.Sc in Economics, Finance or a related subject. Technical degrees and/or relevant certifications may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience trading FX, Commodities, Equities and other CFDs instruments.
• Familiarity with financial markets, instruments, trading platforms and macroeconomic trends.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, risk management principles, and market analysis techniques.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trade Execution: Execute trades on a sub-account in line with Head of Trading & Investment’s instructions and in accordance with established strategies and guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate execution across various financial instruments and markets.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, news, and events to provide timely insights to the Head of the Trading Desk to help inform trading decisions.
• Monitoring: Actively monitor P&L, position and alerts for new trades to execute.
• Trade Support: Provide operational support by handling trade settlements, confirmations, and reconciliation activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Data Analysis: Analyze historical and real-time market data to identify patterns, correlations, and opportunities for improvement in trading strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Research, Compliance, and Operations, to ensure seamless trade execution and efficient processes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized trading records, performance metrics, and reports.
• Operations: Help manage daily operational processes such as risk, PnL reporting, trading reconciliations and settlements.
• Learn: Understand our proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business
• Others: Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual's interests and specific skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a strong work ethic and be able to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex market data.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in executing trades and managing data within diverse asset classes, mainly: Equities, FX, and Commodities.
• Exemplary data management skills
• Competency using Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Diligence, attention to detail and accuracy are critical traits.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience of working independently and as part of a team.
• High standard of integrity.