Junior Options Quantitative Proprietary Trader / NYC / $375K+

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Description
Tight knit options trading proprietary group at a leading investment bank is looking to add a junior quantitative trader to the team. Position & Group

This options trading proprietary group focuses on researching, designing, deploying, and trading quantitative systematic options trading strategies.

You will learn from some of the most experienced quantitative traders in this area by working closely with senior group members while also managing your own projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong junior quantitative trader looking to learn and gain deep experience and success in the systematic options trading business.

Required Skills

Strong options pricing and/or trading strategy experience.

Strong quantitative and technology skills.

Hardworking with a strong appetite to learn and grow.

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To apply for this position, please contact Alexander Kreymer with your resume at quants.usa(at)huxley.com with the reference code “AEKE”. You may also reach Alexander at (212) 707-8220 after submitting your resume.

Requirements
TRADING

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FX Trader (Night Shift)

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Description
Classification: Full Time

Robert Half specializes in the permanent placement of accounting, finance and bookkeeping professionals and is a division of Robert Half International (NYSE:RHI).
Top Financial Services firm is looking for a FX Trader.
The Intermediate FX Trader is responsible for trading currencies on behalf of the firm, in order to provide pricing and liquidity to clients. This position monitors and analyzes various factors to anticipate movements in the international currency markets. The Intermediate FX Trader is responsible for assuming, managing and minimizing risk for the firm.

Responsibilities:
FX Trading
Execute trade orders from clients in all major currencies.
Handle spot and forward trading.
Partner with FX relationship managers in the US and internationally to accept and execute trade orders from clients.
Conduct all trading within company policy and external market standards.
Buy and sell currencies to profit from anticipated market movements, while keeping within authorized trading limits.

Pricing
Quote currency prices, which are both beneficial to clients and profitable for the firm.
Set and quote local prices, based on market rates, the size of the transaction and the stability and volatility of the market.
Set and quote competitive and timely prices to the customer base to win the business.

Assessment & Analysis
Monitor and analyze the currency market and economic data to anticipate market movements, minimize trade losses and secure the best pricing for clients.
Review charts, reports and news items, to capture daily market movements.
Consult with traders from previous and subsequent shifts for trading activity highlights and to ensure seamless customer service.
For immediate consideration and to set up an interview, email your resume as a MS Word attachment to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] Robert Half Finance and Accounting is an equal opportunity employer.

Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment and today is the worldwide leader. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit & collections, audit and taxation. For six decades we have been matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with our clients' positions. Our relationship with industry-leading companies in more than 350 locations around the globe gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. We encourage you to work with us to find out why FORTUNE magazine ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of America's Most Admired Companies. (Source: FORTUNE, March 19, 2007). Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:
Bachelors degree in finance, economics or related discipline required
5+ years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry, including foreign exchange; at least 4 years FX trading experience
Knowledge of the firm's business, practices and systems, a plus
Experience with international currency markets, including the impact of economic and political factors
Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Strong influencing, negotiation and relationship management skills.
Strong attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, while meeting deadlines
Ability to interact with all levels of management
Experience with standard desktop tools, including Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Trader: T Rowe Price

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Company: T. Rowe Price

Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
This individual will trade foreign exchange markets in support of both equity and fixed income management areas. Responsibilities will also include communication of themes, trends and activity relating to the foreign exchange market to portfolio managers, analysts, and other traders on a regular basis.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
# Execute spot and forward trades across various equity and fixed income portfolios
# Develop and manage relationships with broker/dealers
# Gather and analyze market color and developments and communicate relevant information to portfolio managers, analysts, and other traders
# Work with trading and technology support personnel across offices to enhance exchange trading process globally
# Access and implement identified best execution practices
# Generate and maintain spreadsheets, market data, and trading data
# Generate and work with trade support to ensure timely and accurate settlement of transactions

QUALIFICATIONS
# Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant work related experience
# Strong interpersonal and communication skills
# Ability to work as part of a team of portfolio manager, analysts, and traders
# Strong quantitative, analytical and organizational skills
# Ability to negotiate effectively with broker/dealers
# Ability to multi-task with precision
# Attention to detail and self motivated
# MBA, MS, or CFA (or in progress) preferred

T. Rowe Price is an Equal Opporunity Employer.

Requirements
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Quant Trader for Options Proprietary Trading group: $110-210K

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Description
Quant Trader, Proprietary Trading, Statistical Arbitrage, Options, Equities, C++, JAVA, Statistics, Data, Signal Processing Your opportunity to join an industry leading Options Proprietary trading group which runs high frequency Systematic trading strategies (seconds, minutes, hours). At present they are focused in US Equity Strategies but they are focused on building out a Commodities Prop Trading desk in 2008. You will join a group of experienced Quant traders and will be able to share ideas with some intelligent, innovative Prop Traders.

PROFILE

# PhD in Statistics with up to 2 yrs experience in a statistically driven environment
# Ivy League (or international equivalent) Undergraduate education
# Strong programming skills in C++/JAVA
# Business knowledge of Options/Equities

The group will also consider more experienced Stat Arb Traders who have their own strategy and are looking for a low risk environment from which to run their strategies.

If you are looking to join a stable and highly successful Options trading group in New York, send your resume to Kunjal Tanna at Huxley immediately for consideration!

Requirements
QUANT ANALYSIS

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Assistant Trader

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Description
Madison Proprietary Trading Group, LLC, an established equities trading firm based in New York City, seeks a qualified trader assistant, to assist in research for one of our head traders.

Requirements
The candidates we are seeking have the following qualities:
• High degree of energy, concentration & attention to detail
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Market knowledge

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Equity and Options Sales Trader: $75-250K

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Description
This position is open as of 3/27/2008.

Equity and Options Sales Trader

Equity and Options Sales Trader

Are you an experienced Equity or Options Sales Trader? If so, this may be the position you have been looking for!

We are an independent Wall Street firm that has a long standing institutional client base. We are looking for an experienced Sales Trader to join our stellar team!

What's in it for you!

# A highly competitive compensation package
# Comprehensive benefits
# A calm and comfortable work environment
# Great location

We offer the ability to leverage our execution expertise, access to information, and deep liquidity in the equity markets. You will be working alongside industry veterans that will allow you the perfect setting to further cultivate your relationships.

What you need to have!

# At least 2 years recent sales trading with institutional clients
# Strong relationships in the equity and / or option marketplaces

So, if this sounds like you we want to see your resume. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Required Skills
Trader, Broker, Equity, Option, Sales,

If you are a good fit for the Equity and Options Sales Trader position, and have a background that includes:

Trader, Broker, Equity, Option, Sales, and you are interested in working the following job types:

Finance, Accounting, Banking

Within the following industries:

Accounting - Finance, Mortgage, Banking - Financial Services

Our privacy policy: Your resume and information will be kept completely confidential.

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!

Requirements
Trader, Broker, Equity, Option, Sales,

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Equity Trader - Institutional Sales: $80-200K

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Description
This position is open as of 3/27/2008.

Equity Trader - Institutional Sales - Registered Broker - Fixed Income - Equities

Equity Trader - Institutional Sales - Hi-Tech Trading

If you are an experienced Institutional Equity Trader with hi-tech trading experience and street relationships... Read On!

We have a waterfront position in beautiful Corona Del Mar for an Institutional Equity Trader looking for a generous compensation plan and more independence. This is a small shop environment with a group that's been together 15-20 years.

What you need for this position

• 3+ years street (not position trading) institutional trades (equity)
• Series 7, 63
• 2-yr degree

What's in it for you:

• Ocean-front office
• More independence
• Generous comp plan
• Paid Expenses (including assistance with acquiring licenses)
• Complete professional support (trading desk, back office, compliance, and clearing through primary dealer)

So, if you are an experienced Institutional Equity Trader, with hi-tech trading experience and street relationships... Apply Now!

Required Skills
Equity Trader, Institutional Sales, Trader, Series 7, Series 63, Registered Broker,

If you are a good fit for the Equity Trader - Institutional Sales position, and have a background that includes:

Equity Trader, Institutional Sales, Trader, Series 7, Series 63, Registered Broker, and you are interested in working the following job types:

Sales, Business Development, Marketing

Within the following industries:

Securities, Sales - Marketing, Banking - Financial Services

Our privacy policy: Your resume and information will be kept completely confidential.

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!

Requirements
Equity Trader, Institutional Sales, Trader, Series 7, Series 63, Registered Broker,

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Senior Corporate Bond Trader: $200-300K

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Description
Senior Corporate Bond Trader

Major financial services firm seeks a buy side senior fixed income trader.

The Senior Corporate Bond Trader will execute fixed-income securities purchases and sales authorized by portfolio managers. He/she will lead a team of junior traders. Develop and maintain relationships with securities dealers. Will provide portfolio managers with information on the market and trading environment.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance or related field or experience.
* 5 - 10 years of trading experience.
* Must have comprehensive knowledge of insurance companies and industry.
* Established relationships in the financial community is highly desirable.

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Securities Representative - Institutional Sales: $90-150K

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Description
This position is open as of 3/17/2008.

Securities Representative - Institutional Sales - Registered Broker - Fixed Income - Equities

Securities Representative - Institutional Sales - Trades

If you are an experienced institutional sales/trader with a transferable book of business generating at least $250k... Read On!

We have a waterfront position in beautiful Corona Del Mar for an experience securities representative looking for generous payouts and more independence. This is a small shop environment with a group that's been together 15-20 years.

What you need for this position

• Transferable gross revenues of >$250k
• Series 7
• Experience with institutional sales/trades (fixed income or equities)
• 2-yr degree

What's in it for you:

• Ocean-front office
• More independence
• Generous payouts (50% on gross, with no charge-backs or haircuts on the desk)
• Draw available
• Paid Expenses (including assistance with acquiring licenses)
• Will consider independent contractor arrangement
• Complete professional support (trading desk, back office, compliance, and clearing through primary dealer)

So, if you are an experienced institutional sales/trader with a transferable book of business generating at least $250k... Apply Now!

Required Skills
Securities Representative, Institutional Sales, Trader, Series 7, Registered Broker,

If you are a good fit for the Securities Representative - Institutional Sales position, and have a background that includes:

Securities Representative, Institutional Sales, Trader, Series 7, Registered Broker, and you are interested in working the following job types:

Sales, Business Development, Marketing

Within the following industries:

Securities, Sales - Marketing, Banking - Financial Services

Our privacy policy: Your resume and information will be kept completely confidential.

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!

Requirements
Securities Representative, Institutional Sales, Trader, Series 7, Registered Broker,

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Market Analyst

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Description
Eco-Energy, Inc. is a growing company located in the Cool Springs area of Franklin, TN. ECO-ENERGY began primarily as an alternative fuel trader, providing full marketing and logistical support for ethanol manufacturers. Today, Eco-energy continues to grow and expand its operations and business opportunities.

We are currently seeking a Market Analyst whose focus will be on renewable fuels. This person will conduct daily/weekly/monthly market research on the renewable fuels industry; conduct special research projects regarding supply/demand economics both nationally and region specific; develop company research templates and formats; communicate the results and analyses of their research to management and staff along with recommendations.

Requirements
The successful candidate will be very analytical and detail-oriented with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field. Advanced computer skills, especially in EXCEL, are required. Prefer 1-2 years' experience but not required.

Please send resume WITH SALARY REQUIREMENTS.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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High Frequency NYC Hedge Fund, $120-150K

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Description
A top hedge fund is looking for exceptional Java or C++ technologists to work in their NYC headquarters on their high frequency trading systems. This is a technology driven firm made up of 95% developers and 5% traders.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on systems that are constantly being re-engineered to be faster and more efficient in Java. They use computer-based models to predict price changes in easily-traded financial instruments. These models are based on analyzing as much data as can be gathered, then looking for non-random movements to make predictions. They trade with such high-frequency that they account for over 5% of all the trades occurring on NASDAQ some days. Some of their systems execute trades purely electronically on direction from a computer model. The fund trades across asset classes and is incredibly secretive with their methods. The ideal candidate will be from a extremely technical server side development background in Java or C++ with a high GPA from a top tier university. You should also have awards and accolades in your background from development competitions.

If interested please forward your resume to Elizabeth in confidence, highlighting your suitability for the position and referencing eier. Alternatively telephone to discuss on 212 707 8220.

Requirements
DEVELOPMENT

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Equty and Options Sales Trader: $75-250K

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Description
This position is open as of 3/17/2008.

Equity and Options Sales Trader

Equity and Options Sales Trader

Are you an experienced Equity or Options Sales Trader? If so, this may be the position you have been looking for!

We are an independent Wall Street firm that has a long standing institutional client base. We are looking for an experienced Sales Trader to join our stellar team!

What's in it for you!

# A highly competitive compensation package
# Comprehensive benefits
# A calm and comfortable work environment
# Great location

We offer the ability to leverage our execution expertise, access to information, and deep liquidity in the equity markets. You will be working alongside industry veterans that will allow you the perfect setting to further cultivate your relationships.

What you need to have!

# At least 2 years recent sales trading with institutional clients
# Strong relationships in the equity and / or option marketplaces

So, if this sounds like you we want to see your resume. Apply today for immediate consideration!

Required Skills
Trader, Broker, Equity, Option, Sales,

If you are a good fit for the Equity and Options Sales Trader position, and have a background that includes:

Trader, Broker, Equity, Option, Sales, and you are interested in working the following job types:

Finance, Accounting, Banking

Within the following industries:

Accounting - Finance, Mortgage, Banking - Financial Services

Our privacy policy: Your resume and information will be kept completely confidential.

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!

Requirements
Trader, Broker, Equity, Option, Sales,

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Trade Support Specialist

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Description

IMM Trade Support Specialist will provide aspects of support mainly based around settlements and will work with the senior level clerk, international traders, E-trade settlements, opposing broker and client settlements, compliance and administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Reconcile daily positions on trading system versus various back office systems
# Reconcile account balances vs. daily P&L
# Interact with international settlement departments to ensure settlement of trades around the world
# Input traders quotes into proprietary quote system
# Perform clerical activities related to the IMM desk
# Assist traders in resolving issues and ensuring smooth operations
# Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by manager

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

- Ability to quickly learn and maintain trading settlement systems
# Ability to multitask
# Ability to respond to and act on situations with minimum amount of direction
# Strong mathematical and accounting skills
# Strong initiative and self starter
# Strong organizational and communication skills
# Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred
# Must have some work experience but not specific to trading operations
# College or nearing completion of degreed program, but may be waived based on work experience

Desired:

- Previous experience in accounting or operations
# College Degree, preferably accounting or finance
# NASD series 7 (or 62) desired. Ability to obtain licenses within three months of hire

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