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Senior Equity Trader (Prescient Securities)

Reporting Line:

Head of Trading

Location:

Steenberg, Cape Town

Business Unit:

Prescient Securities
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Form part of the Equity Trading desk of Prescient Securities whose mission statement is to be recognized as the leading local full-service stockbroker in SA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Capable of managing large and complex orders 
  • Ability to execute large volumes both in single names and large baskets.
  • Manage multi directional flow across multiple names and clients.
  • Extensive knowledge of algos, all trade types and trading functions required to manage a busy order pad. 
  • Strong market awareness in terms of data that is moving markets and individual stocks. 
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Focused on service excellence and building trust through consistency of service.
  • Ability to demonstrate and communicate clear reasons for trading and not trading. 
  • Demonstrate high levels of care when looking after client flows.
  • Execute flow in developed markets, GEMS and Frontier markets in addition to JSE / A2X
  • Be available to trade DM, GEMS and Frontier orders outside of SA market hours if / when necessary. 
  • Ability to participate and contribute to morning meetings.
  • Comfortable creating and distributing market commentary.
  • High energy with emphasis on regular client feedback on status of orders, market conditions and relevant news and information
  • Revenue generating focus (be proactive and able to take initiative) 
  • Able to work in, communicate and contribute to a dynamic and growing team. 
  • Work closely with, and train up-and-coming financial services professionals and graduates. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

  • Relevant experience with sufficient expertise in equity trading in the institutional market (5+ years’ experience)
  • Proficient on trading/information systems 
  • Multi asset experience will be viewed favorably. 
  • Advanced Excel skills. Proficient on trading/information systems (Bloomberg, Hermes, Iress Pro) 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications 
  • Completed all applicable exchange exams. CFA & SAIS highly regarded 

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Personable and confident with the ability to converse professionally with clients.
  • Revenue generating focus (proactive and able to take imitative) 
  • Team player, able to provide support/assistance but still take personal responsibility. 
  • Proven track record of managing and trading institutional flows with associated trusting relationships.
  • Manage and execute orders with due care and accountability. 
  • Attention to detail. 

WHY THIS ROLE?

Brilliant opportunity to join a talented team geared for growth, based in Cape Town. You will gain excellent exposure and the opportunity to grow your career on the sell side.  

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