Associate, Equity Assistant Trader & Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $80,000-$90,000

Functional Title : Equity Assistant Trader & Administrator

Corporate Title : Associate

Department : Equity

Reports To : Sr. Analyst & Trader (to Head of Equity)

Overtime Eligible (Y / N) : N (Exempt)

Position Summary :

Manage trade execution, performance measurement, database management and portfolio attribution analysis for Equity team. Collaborate and liaise with Operations Analyst, Back-Office, Compliance, and other relevant parties for business planning, automation projects and client communications (Nippon Life Group).Provide administrative support to the Equity team to ensure accurate trading activity, analysis and reporting.

Essential Duties / Function :

• Manage the processing and settlement of trades according to guidelines and standards. Assess, interpret, and report on market practices and developments as they pertain to trading. Recommend and advise on any changes or improvements necessary.
• Responsible for performance measurement & allocation. Monitor and track portfolio cash positions. Maintain up-to-date performance and ratings data.
• Execute trades within guidelines with focus on quality of trade execution in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Complete all trades in a timely manner in collaboration with broker / dealers and Back-Office.Ensure compliance with Tokyos zero-tolerance policy for trade errors.
• Communicate and collaborate with the operations analyst, other front, middle and back-office teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of trades, reporting, adherence to compliance requirements etc.
• Fulfill daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with operations analyst and IT to develop and implement automation projects.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Experience / Qualifications :

The expected annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,000-$90,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus based on qualitative and quantitative factors.

In addition to a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus eligibility, we offer a generous benefits package which consists of the following :

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This document is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbents. Job responsibilities are subject to change, with or without notice. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities at any time at the Companys sole discretion. This document does not constitute a contract of employment with you of any kind, express or implied for any duration, or with respect to any of its stated or omitted terms. As described in the Companys employee handbook, the Company reserves the right to terminate your employment with or without cause, notice or reason at any time at its sole discretion.

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During the application process and, if hired, during employment, I agree to participate (if so requested by the Company and asnot prohibited by applicable law) in testing to determine whether employees are under the influence of controlled drugs orillegal substances. Such tests or examinations will be performed by qualified professionals selected by the Company.

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Salary : $80,000 - $90,000