Trading Assistant

Stifel•Reno, NV

20d

About The Position

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
Ability to work with large amounts of data
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

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