What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Level Trade Support position at SourcePro Search?
SourcePro Search is conducting a search for a dedicated Junior Level Trade Support person to join a Trading Operations team.
This position requires on-site presence 5 days a week to ensure smooth daily operations, provide technical and trade execution support, and facilitate problem resolution for traders. The ideal candidates will be tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
This position requires on-site presence 5 days a week to ensure smooth daily operations, provide technical and trade execution support, and facilitate problem resolution for traders. The ideal candidates will be tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.
What You'll Do:
- Real-Time Support: Provide hands-on support to traders on the trade floor to ensure the uninterrupted execution of trades across equity and options markets.
- Trade Monitoring: Monitor trade systems, alerts, and logs to detect and resolve any anomalies, errors, or failures in real time.
- Troubleshooting: Quickly identify, troubleshoot, and escalate technical issues related to trade systems and infrastructure.
- Communication: Act as a liaison between traders and the IT and engineering teams to communicate issues and updates promptly.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure trades comply with regulations and internal policies. Assist with end-of-day reporting and reconciliation.
- Technical Knowledge: Maintain a strong understanding of trading software, systems, and market data tools.
- Escalation: Escalate complex issues to senior teams and ensure resolution is communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
What You'll Bring:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: 1-2 years in a trade support, operations, or help desk role (financial services industry preferred).
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with trading platforms, market data tools, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
- Problem-solving: Ability to work under pressure, with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy and a focus on detail are essential to avoid trade errors.
- Team-Oriented: Must be able to collaborate closely with traders, IT teams, and other support personnel.
- Proactive: Ability to anticipate problems before they arise and act quickly to resolve them.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, dynamic trading environment where priorities can shift rapidly.