Trading Assistant, Michael Page

Job Title	Trading Assistant
Employer	Michael Page
Job Type	Full Time
Location	London, UK
Industry	Hedge Fund & Trading
Experience	0-3 Years
Languages	English
Deadline	Saturday 27th February 2016

The Trading Assistant will join a small hedge fund in financial Services within their middle office function focusing on equities.

Client Details

The Trading Assistant will join a small hedge fund based in the City of London.

Description

The Trading Assistant will be responsible for:

* Placement and monitoring of trade orders with the global broker trading desk. Maintenance of trading records (Microsoft Excel), circulation of trades and open orders.
* Monitoring of corporate actions and production of weekly and monthly portfolio valuations.
* Compilation and analysis of market data including price performance, FX movements, market liquidity and foreign ownership levels.
* Preparation of client presentations as well as weekly and monthly reporting.
* Ensuring all FCA and SEC compliance and reporting requirements are met in a timely manner.
* FCA transaction reporting and disclosure of significant positions in all markets.
* Liaison with administrators, custodian and auditors to answer questions and resolve issues.
* Investigating and resolving all client queries.

Profile

The Trading Assistant will have:

* relevant experience
* able to work in a small team
* studying towards IMC/ CFA
* strong excel skills
* strong Bloomberg Skills
* attention to detail and analytical skills

About Michael Page

 
Our business started life in the UK in 1976, as a two-man operation above a laundrette. Nearly four decades later we have more than 5000 employees and a global office network, while growing our UK market coverage too.
 
With offices from Aberdeen to Bristol and Cardiff to Cambridge, and more than 25 specialist businesses we have the track record to handle your recruitment requirements or job search. We combine our local knowledge and global expertise to provide a specialised service to both employers and candidates.
 
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