Trading Assistant

Stifel • Reno, NV

9d

About The Position

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success . What You'll Be Doing Under the guidance of senior traders, the trading assistant provides administrative support to the desk, compiles and reviews trade and market data, and helps to enhance trading processes. This role also involves monitoring market conditions, analyzing economic data, and once licensed, executing trades in various fixed income products. A successful hire would eventually grow into a trader within the Fixed Income Capital Markets (FICM) group, who would sit at the Stifel Executable Markets desk. Hours are 5am – 2:30pm.

Requirements

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving issues
• Fast learner and self-starter with ability to work independently in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment
• Comfort with new and changing technology
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated interest in global capital markets, specifically fixed income products
• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Accounting, Math, Computer Science, Economics or related field
• Minimum Required: 0-2 years relevant work experience preferred
• Minimum Required: SIE, Series 7, Series 63, and Series 52 within 6 months of hire
• Minimum Required: None

Nice To Haves

• Coding experience with Python or other programing tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Support trading team on day-to-day operations in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor market activity in various fixed income products and provide concise feedback and analysis to senior traders
• Develop, maintain and enhance databases and reports
• Assist in enhancing trading workflows and functionality
• Ad-hoc projects as directed

Benefits

• At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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