Junior Equities Trader
Ashmore listed as a public company in 2006, and assets under management as at 30-6-13 stand at $77.4bn. We have offices and activity in twelve countries across both developed and emerging markets.
The Equities Team has $6.0bn assets under management. We have offices and activity in 12 countries across both developed and emerging markets. The Trading Team has a crucial role in supporting a team of regional analysts and portfolio managers by processing trading orders and programs.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Head Trader and Support a team of regional analysts and portfolio managers by processing trading orders and programs.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Overall
• Cover the EMEA trading hours 5am to 1pm
• Undertake day-to-day duties as necessary and provide coverage during periods of high volumes or unexpected absences.
• Process orders and initiate trading programs.
• Assist analysts/PMs with stock selection and technical analysis.
• Field analyst/PM inquiries.
• Give account breakdowns for executed trades.
• Handle broker inquiries.
• Monitor cash positions.
• Update analysts/PMs with country news/stock prices.
• Maintain continuous availability for trading purposes.
• Handle client requests.
• Maintain stock worksheets.
• Track country commissions.
• Initiate position verifications.
Other
• Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above.
Desired Skills Experience
• 1-2 years’ experience in an investment management firm, or on a trading desk (in support or flow trading)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, International Business, Business Administration
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and multiple tasks
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
No agencies please.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.