Trading Assistant

GQG Partners • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GQG is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Trading Assistant to support the firm’s trading function across a range of investment strategies and client portfolios. This role is central to the daily operating rhythm of the trading desk, partnering closely with Traders, Portfolio Managers, Operations, Compliance, and internal technology teams. The successful candidate will develop broad exposure to global markets, portfolio trading, trade lifecycle management, cash management, broker relationships, and trading analytics. The role offers a strong foundation for professional growth within the trading organization based on performance, business needs, and demonstrated technical capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant financial-services experience, ideally within investment operations, trade support, middle office, portfolio administration, or a related function.
• Familiarity with the full trade lifecycle, including allocations, affirmations, confirmations, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Experience using Bloomberg and/or an Order Management System (“OMS”) or equivalent trading technology platform.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, and report preparation.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to operational excellence.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work closely across Trading, Portfolio Management, Operations, Compliance, and Technology.
• Ability to prioritize time sensitive deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced market environment.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to portfolio accounting systems, trade cost analysis, broker commission management, or client onboarding workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the trading team with daily trading workflows, including pre-trade preparation, execution support, post-trade reporting, and issue escalation.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute accurate daily trade recap blotters for the trading desk and Portfolio Managers.
• Monitor trading activity and portfolio data for exceptions, dispersion, allocation discrepancies, and other items requiring trader review.
• Assist with the coordination and tracking of trade-related requests from Portfolio Managers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized records of trading activity, desk procedures, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the trading desk and Operations to facilitate timely trade affirmation, confirmation, settlement, and resolution of exceptions.
• Investigate and coordinate the resolution of settlement issues, trade breaks, failed trades, and allocation discrepancies.
• Partner with Operations on new client onboarding, including account setup, trading readiness, documentation, and workflow coordination.
• Support ongoing maintenance of account-level trading instructions and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to maintain approved broker lists, broker documentation, and broker onboarding processes.
• Assist in preparing broker commission reports, broker activity summaries, and related management reporting.
• Support the collection, validation, and organization of data used in Trade Cost Analysis (“TCA”) reports.
• Contribute to the continued enhancement of trading desk controls, reporting processes, data quality, and operating procedures.
• Follow all applicable firm policies, compliance requirements, client restrictions, and internal control procedures.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Healthcare spending account, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefit options
• Paid sick and personal time off, Parental Leave, and paid disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K matching with immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level