Trading Desk Associate, Sydney
Core
Support traders and ensure trading desks run with accuracy, speed, and control by handling operational tasks, maintaining positions/P&L, and facilitating execution.
Role type
Trader Desk Associate (Front Office Operations)
Builds
Proprietary trading execution and post-trade reporting
Domain
Financial Services / Derivatives Trading
Required skills
Excel proficiency, trade reconciliation, position management, P&L maintenance, regulatory compliance, system updates, stakeholder liaison, post-trade issue resolution
Preferred skills
Python, SQL, equities knowledge, equity derivatives knowledge, automation interest, financial services experience, finance coursework
Technologies
Excel, Python, SQL, trading systems, proprietary applications
Responsibilities
Reconcile trades, transactions, and positions; Prepare and submit delivery instructions for proprietary trading; Maintain positions, P&L, and real-time desk information; Support operational processes to meet regulatory and exchange requirements; Use algorithmic trading tools under trader instruction; Update and maintain trading systems, proprietary applications, and Excel tools; Liaise with traders, brokers, dealers, and internal teams; Assist with pricing, execution, recaps/reporting, and post-trade issue resolution
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-to-mid level
