Desk Assistant

We are expanding the business and have an exciting opportunity for a Desk Assistant to join our Iron Ore desk in our Shanghai office. This is ajunior role and we are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual who has a passion for the financial markets. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong academic background and have completed relevant internships and/or work experience in the Financial Services arena.

Provide support to brokers on the desk to enable smooth day to day running of the desk

Assist team by calculating prices and recording brokerage

Reconcile and enter trades in Trade Manager and/or relevant exchange in timely manner, tracking daily trading activities

Resolve any trade queries received internally and externally, and ensure any trade discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner

Update real-time manual / electronic whiteboards with market data

Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices, market direction for international desks as required

On-board new clients following appropriate Compliance and Operations procedures

With support from Desk Head, regularly assess client needs and financial conditions to identify internal cross-selling opportunities, calculating strategies

Understand the desk s business strategy relating to trends, future markets, products and clients

Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require

Risk related responsibilities

Understand regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape

Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies

Exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care, skill and diligence and open and co-operative with MAS, other regulators and exchanges

Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities

Observe standards of market conduct and ensure understanding and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing house requirements applicable to role

Training

Seek regular feedback from Desk Head to ensure role requirements are met

Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines

Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Requirements

Demonstrate genuine interest in and possess knowledge of Iron Ore products and markets; possess knowledge of derivatives - Essential

Strong academic background (ideally Finance, Economics or similar); degree educated - Essential

Monitor markets and follow financial news and developments Essential

Personable and engaging with desire to build relationships and networks wherever possible - Essential

Resilient and communicates effectively with clients and colleagues - Essential

Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment - Essential

Team oriented; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities- Essential

Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills - Essential

Competent in Excel, MS Word Essential

Benefits

Our rapidly growing business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers.

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

14 days holiday in addition to public holidays

Learning & Development / CPD opportunities