Trader Desk Associate
Trader Desk Associate
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Overview
The Operations team is critical to our trading effort. We reconcile information and ideas in way that are accurate controlled and efficient. There are many tough issues to solve and we are therefore looking for exceptional smart people who can operate in our fast paced and collaborative arena.
As a Trader Desk Associate in Mumbai you will be responsible for assisting traders with all administrative tasks and projects pertaining to the daily trading function. You will act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers traders or brokers when it comes to executing orders per the request of traders. Traders will depend on your assistance for maintaining trade positions profit and loss (P&L) reports and information exchange. This role will give you the opportunity to enter the dynamic environment of trading with a team of knowledgeable professionals.
The role requires an understanding of financial instruments especially equities futures and equity derivatives as the successful candidate will be working with experienced traders in the financial sector. Knowing how to work directly with traders and having good working relationships is essential.
In this role you will:
- Compile/reconcile trade transaction and positions.
- Prepare and submit delivery instructions for proprietary trading.
- Assist with maintaining position P&L and information exchange.
- Maintaining and managing operational processes as per regulatory framework to ensure exchange compliance.
- Use of algorithmic trading tools under instruction from traders.
- Update and manage all exchange trading systems proprietary trading applications and excel spreadsheets.
- Act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers traders or brokers and all internal departments.
- Run appropriate desk projects and initiatives.
- Committed to innovation with a strong interest in learning and working with new technologies.
- Continuous improvement of the capability of the Front Office team and applications (through technology automation and other means).
What were looking for
- Atleast 6 years of work experience in financial services industry and completion of finance/investment related course work or Engineering from Tier 1 Insitute with MBAs
- NISM Certifications
- Thorough knowledge of equity and equity derivatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite specifically Excel Python or SQL preferred.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Detail oriented; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-moving highly intellectual environment.
- Must be a self starter a quick learner and resourceful in solving problems.
- Reliable and flexible team player with a positive demeanour
- Ability to move throughout the trading floor as needed.
- Maintain composure under pressure.
- Humble about what you do and dont know; not afraid to ask questions
Equal Opportunity Statement
We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.
About Susquehanna
Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. We have incorporated this approach into our culture where you will find relentless problem solvers within each of our core disciplines: Trading Technology and Quantitative Research. From offices around the world our employees collaborate to make optimal decisions and are driven by the desire to achieve winning results together.
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Employment Type
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