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Trading Assistant

Schonfeld
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
13 days ago
Department
DMFI COO Office
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience supporting Portfolio Managers or Traders
  • Knowledge of operational risk and trade life cycle events as they impact P&L
  • Strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Understanding of financial markets and various Fixed Income and FX products, including futures, forwards, swaps, and options
  • Advanced Excel with VBA and macros
What the job really is

As a Trading Assistant at Schonfeld, you will support Portfolio Managers in trade bookings and manage the trade life-cycle process. Your responsibilities include overseeing position management, conducting data analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory measures. You will collaborate with various internal teams and contribute to automation efforts to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits
  • Base pay expected to be between $120,000 and $150,000
  • Eligibility for performance bonus
  • Competitive benefits package
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Fast-paced environment may lead to high stress
  • Vague details on the specific technologies used beyond Excel and Python
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