Sales & Trading Assistant

About the Job

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 Trading / Sales 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.

About You

• 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.