Key Responsibilities :
- Trade Execution :
- Execute buy and sell orders for institutional clients, ensuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective execution.
- Manage and monitor large trades across various asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, etc.) while minimizing market impact.
- Analyze market conditions to determine the best execution strategies for clients' trades.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements during the execution of trades.
- Client Relationship Management :
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, providing personalized services and regular updates on market conditions.
- Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions, including trading strategies and investment advice.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients by delivering market insights, trends, and financial updates.
- Market Research & Insights :
- Monitor market trends, news, and economic data to provide clients with timely insights and recommendations.
- Conduct in-depth research on asset classes, sectors, and global markets to inform trading strategies.
- Share market intelligence and execute trades based on analysis of macroeconomic factors, market sentiment, and client requirements.
- Risk Management & Strategy :
- Work closely with the risk management team to understand and mitigate risks associated with institutional trading activities.
- Employ risk management techniques to ensure client orders are executed in a manner that minimizes exposure to market volatility.
- Provide strategic advice to institutional clients to optimize trading outcomes based on risk profiles and market conditions.
- Product Knowledge & Innovation :
- Stay updated on new financial products and trading platforms, ensuring the firm can offer innovative trading solutions to clients.
- Promote the firm's products and services to institutional clients, explaining features, benefits, and investment opportunities.
- Collaborate with product specialists and senior traders to enhance the firm's offering and trading strategies.
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting :
- Ensure all trading activities comply with relevant regulations, including those set by securities regulators (e.g., SEC, FCA).
- Maintain accurate records of all trades and client interactions to ensure transparency and meet reporting requirements.
- Prepare detailed reports on trading performance, client activity, and market conditions for senior management.
Skills Required
Regulatory Compliance, Reporting, Innovation, Risk Management, Market Research