Execution Trader

We are an independent partner-owned investment management group with a proven track record as an active investor in both multi-asset class as well as exclusively sourced direct investments.
In order to support our rapidly growing multi-family office business we are seeking a self-driven highly motivated candidate to work directly within our global team.
Objectives: To provide a professional effective and quality oriented service to the management and clients of the group with a high level of confidentiality objectivity and integrity.

The scope of work includes but is not limited to:

Objectives

To provide a professional effective and quality-oriented service to the management and clients of the group with a high level of confidentiality objectivity and integrity.

Responsibilities

Trade Execution

• Calculate execute and process all trades as assigned by the portfolio managers (PMs) across all regions and asset classes (equities options fixed income and FX) and respond to queries and problems with market intelligence in a timely manner. Handle complex and time-sensitive orders to the same standard.
• Check and control trade confirmations settlements and reconciliations in the portfolio management system.
• Work with the custodian banks to ensure systems reflect correct holdings and transactions and to resolve operational issues.
• Monitor and review broker performance on execution quality and ensure execution is in line with the best execution policy and applicable limits.
• Prepare the semi-annual broker review and monitor the credit ratings of counterparties.
• Check funding requirements daily. Monitor and adjust cash accounts to avoid overdrafts.
• Check that broker commissions follow the agreed pricing.
• Continuously improve and automate the trading system and trading activities across the different custodian banks including setting up trading connections (e.g. FIX Bloomberg EMSX).
• Maintain an up-to-date list of contacts at brokers and execution banks.

Operations

• Maintain the accuracy of data in the portfolio management system (sectors countries asset classes) for listed and non-listed securities. Input and correct data entries as needed including for quarterly invoicing.
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the various Variable Capital Company (VCC) sub-funds.
• Identify and drive AI use cases that improve trading and operational workflows in line with the firms data security and compliance policies.

Regulatory

• Follow internal policies and procedures and ensure regulatory requirements are completed and submitted on time.

Market Monitoring

• Communicate relevant insightful market information to the investment teams.
• Provide daily market updates covering economic releases corporate highlights earnings and asset performance.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Proven experience placing and executing trades at a bank across equities options fixed income and FX.
• Hands-on experience in electronic trading including order routing and execution through electronic platforms and FIX connectivity.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg (BBG) and EMSX is a plus.
• Some coding experience for example scripting to automate operational workflows.
• Strong Excel skills for trade reconciliation data checks and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail organized and focused with the ability to manage time-sensitive orders accurately.
• Flexibility with working hours to cover multiple regions and market time zones.

• Highly diverse and dynamic environment with joint teams spanning from Asia to Europe
• Tremendous personal growth potential due to flat hierarchy and global scale
• Opportunity to develop into a role with higher responsibility over time
• Full exposure to all activities of and around legal compliance operations and investments

The statements in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties knowledge skills and abilities required of individuals so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties and responsibilities.