Sales & Trading Assistant

Job Description

This job will be based in Barrenjoey's Abu Dhabi Global Market office, which services the Fixed Income business's northern hemisphere clients.

Daily responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the traders to book trades
• Assisting the sales desk with client enquiries and risk modelling
• Reconciling risk and revenue throughout the day using a range of tools
• Providing trade and risk information to traders as required, to help with decision making
• Problem-solving booking or processing issues. Working with technology as required to ensure all trades are correctly processed on a timely basis
• Working closely with middle office and settlement colleagues throughout the trade lifecycle

In addition to the daily responsibilities, the Sales & Trading Assistant will also be involved in:

• Control design and process improvement
• Cost analysis
• Involvement in regulatory reform and other change projects, including technology change and testing

• 2+ years working on, or closely with, a Fixed Income trading desk
• A good understanding of the mechanics of trading cleared derivatives and bonds
• Strong numeracy skills
• Preferred but not essential - familiarity with Bloomberg, Markitwire and trader risk tools, basic coding skills and an understanding of trading revenue attribution
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter, highly organized, able to work independently and take ownership
• Enjoys working in a team
• Ability to work under time constraints and manage competing priorities