Senior CFD Trader

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FXCM has built a diverse team of financial professionals from a variety of backgrounds. Together they form the trading team behind one of the most successful online retail FX services.

FXCM now seeks to broaden its global reach by building a CFD dealing team, applications are sort globally but the roles will be in its trading facility located in the Wall Street financial district, New York.

The successful candidate will oversee CFD risk, liability and hedging on all markets offered. The candidate will monitor the overall position of the company's CFD product and instigate key programs that will help the business to grow and be competitive.

You will manage a small yet fast growing team and work with the product, marketing, content and operational teams to drive new features and products to increase trade ability. Of equal importance is that you can create and document all team procedures and train other members of staff.

FXCM, an INC 500 company, leads the rapidly expanding field of online currency trading services for retail and institutional traders. The firm operates out of offices in New York, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Sydney, Hong Kong and Tokyo. With substantial operations around the world, FXCM Group currently services over 90,000 live accounts via the FXCM Trading Platform and has serviced well over 100,000 accounts from nearly 200 different countries. FXCM has a proven track record of reliability and success executing on average 4,000,000 trades per month accounting for over $350 billion in notional trading volume. Additional information can be found at www.fxcm.com .

Requirements:

* Ideally the candidate will have project management experience and demonstrated ability to manage the roll out of significant online trading services
* Excellent knowledge of buy side prime brokerage is required and the ability to manage these relationships with various Investment Banks is critical
* A strong knowledge of DMA CFD platforms and how to position is highly regarded

Qualfications:

* A minimum of 5 years experience in a lead trading role within retail CFDs or spread betting with a leading provider
* Self-starter and proven ability with strong analytical skills
* Excellent knowledge of DMA and market maker CFD risk management

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Senior Trader

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Identify, create, and optimize commercial operation opportunities in the electricity bulk market.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement trading strategies that support the direction provided by the Portfolio Director and Regional Vice President. Develop and implement pricing strategies and action plans.
* Execute delivery and risk mitigation strategies. Execute strategies developed to enhance asset value.
* Examine and execute regional arbitrage. Analyze and react to current market conditions through bidding, trading, and use of hedging strategies to maximize profits in accordance with company risk management guidelines.
* Interact regularly with other Commercial Operations traders to identify opportunities and devise strategies.
* Work with other desk staff to effectively maximize organization’s position and strategy in the designated market, including participation in pro forma development and analysis.
* Partner with other business units and/or departments to identify and facilitate business process improvements.
* Interact with market participants and electricity brokers to develop, negotiate, and execute opportunistic business transactions.
* Identify surpluses and needs for capacity and energy.
* Monitor variables that influence pricing, availability, and reliability of power sources.
* Maintain understanding of marketplace rules and procedures, and their affect in asset value and trading strategies.
* Ensure compliance with NRG’s Corporate Code of Conduct, NRG’s North American Trading Policy, Risk Management Policies and Procedures, Commercial Operation’s Statement of Professional Ethics, and Sarbanes-Oxley reporting requirements.
* Support ongoing and special initiatives within Commercial Operations and business development.

Requirements

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, or other relevant degree with five or more years of power trading experience. MBA is preferred.
* Solid understanding of the bulk power market strategies, pricing, hedging and power flow strategies on the transmission grid.
* Extensive knowledge of trading tools and indices, marginal and average pricing, and generation commitment techniques.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills; sound conceptual thinking.
* Must have ability to make profitable business decisions quickly, to identify and communicate market opportunities to co-workers, and to understand all financial reports.
* Demonstrated self-starter.

Interested persons who meet the requirements described in the posting may apply. Send cover letter and resume to: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or mail to HR, 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540.

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Junior Trader (Hedge Fund)

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About our client:
Our client is a hedge fund focused primarily on statistical arbitrage. The firm engages in active trading with an emphasis on trading derivatives.

Job description:
The Junior Trader will assist the head trader executing orders and assisting in trade support operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior operations professional to transition to a more Front Office role.

What's on offer
A competitive compensation package is on offer for the Junior Trader position.
Requirements Who we are looking for
We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics:
•Junior traders with 1-2 years of experience
•Experience in options is required

For further information please forward a detailed resume along with current salary, in strict confidence by applying on Michael Page website

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Crude Oil Options Trader

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Crude Oil Options Trader Job Description

We are conducting several searches for experienced, highly qualified Crude Oil Options Trader based in New York with 2-5 years of experience. Compensation to commensurate with experience and skill set.

Salary + Minimum Guaranteed first year Bonus + possible sign-on bonus commensurate with experience and qualifications. One to two year contracts. Company benefits. All relocation expenses paid.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ability to analyze market information, and market trends in order to generate profits through speculative trading Crude Oil Options.

• Ability to develop and implement trading strategies based upon market analysis.

• Ability to make sound Business judgments of risk vs. reward in the markets within which they operate.

• Develop counter-party and broker relationships.

• Ensure that all trading takes place in a controlled and compliant manner.

• Provide periodic presentations to senior management with regard to strategy and financial performance.
Requirements

Crude Oil Options Trader Job Requirements

* A minimum of 2 years proven Crude Oil Options Trading
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Strong knowledge of all aspects of Energy markets including supply, demand, spot market pricing, logistics, regulations, and operations.
* Proven ability to develop and successfully execute trading strategies based on market analysis.
* Proven track record of successful trading in a volatile and high pressure environment.

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Securities Trader; $15K + Bonus

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About Us

OPUS Atlanta is the branch office of Opus Trading Fund, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

OPUS Atlanta was formally known as ETG, llc or Electronic Trading Group. On November 18, 2005 OPUS Trading Fund, LLC acquired ETG which included the Atlanta office. Although management and personnel will remain the same, the ETG Atlanta branch office became OPUS Atlanta as of November 2005 due to the acquisition.

OPUS provides unmatched professionalism, top level services, and world wide access to the established professional while providing support and training for the new trader or veteran trader. OPUS Atlanta has developed a proven and market tested training program that teaches the neophyte trader the necessary skills to become successful in the marketplace.

OPUS Atlanta branch provides all the services demanded by the top professional to have a competitive advantage in the market arena. In addition to the US markets, we provide electronic access to all major markets in the world: From the Far East markets of Singapore to Western European countries such as Norway, Sweden, and London.

Description

OPUS Atlanta is hiring 2- 3 Securities Traders to start a newly formed equities trading desk. The desk will be headed by one of Opus’ senior equity traders, Adam Barkeloo. Mr. Barkeloo is a leader in his profession with vast experience gained over the past decade and a half of market trading. The trainees will be working side by side with this extremely knowledgeable trader and learn first hand the nuances of the market place. This mentorship approach will allow the newly hired trader to gain valuable knowledge and gain a unique perspective from a proven and successful veteran of market trading.

As soon as a new employee is hired and completes a background check, the extensive training will begin. You will use OPUS capital and have no financial risk. Trainers will trade New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ listed stocks. Joining the OPUS training program is the stepping-stone to a rewarding and profitable career in the securities industry. OPUS's proven training program is one of the key attributes that separate our firm from the competition. We believe in hands on mentorship and teach a highly adaptable and effective trading methodology. Simply having the proper trading support and tools is not enough to survive in today’s competitive trading environment. Training and continuous teaching are required for success. For more information on the training program, please visit our website at www.opusatlanta.com.
Requirements

Securities Trader

Qualified applicants will have:

* Entrepreneurial, disciplined, creative individuals who desire a career as a professional trader
* No previous knowledge or experience is required
* A four year college degree is required
* Opus does not sponsor visas at this time

Send resume or questions to: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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Equity Trader

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Equity Trader

Lynx Capital Partners, LLC, is currently recruiting entry-level traders for its state of the art NYC office. These select few traders will have the opportunity to partake in our training program, which is renowned in the industry for turning out some of the most consistently profitable traders. We pride ourselves on providing traders a congenial, technologically advanced atmosphere that fosters success.

New trainees:

• Experienced and successful traders train new recruits in proven strategies.

• Our trainers have a vested interest in the success of their trainees and therefore are available throughout the day for hands on instruction and feedback as well as intensive post-market lectures.

• Our trainers are industry veterans who apply proven techniques based on years of success. Please be advised that this is not a salary based position.

Experienced traders:

• We are also looking for seasoned traders who want to trade using our advanced trading platform in our NYC facility.

• Experienced traders are welcome to compare othe execution platform we utilize and overall atmosphere to their current firm.

Groups or group leaders are welcome.

Lynx Capital Partners, LLC is neither a broker-dealer nor introducing broker, and does not provide brokerage services.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
WE DO NOT SPONSOR H1-B WORK VISAS.

For further information, please visit our website at:

www.lynxtrading.com

Requirements

- Bachelors degree in finance, economics, or any other applicable field.
• An active interest in the markets
• Please note that this is NOT a brokerage or internship position.

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Analytical Trader

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Allston Trading is looking for a number of analytical traders for their London Office. The position will involve the daily operation and oversight of our trading systems. The ideal candidate would have the ability to work in a high pressure trading environment and the background to understand complex algorithmic processes. The candidate will be able to contribute in a team environment and will possess a strong curiosity and desire to learn. Specifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required. Master’s degree or professional designation a plus. Ability to do light programming and analysis to aid in trade design and optimization. Some experience in financial markets preferred but not required Work on analytical research projects may be considered as relevant experience About Allston Trading We trade electronically in financial markets around the world, 24 hours/day (including Asian and European markets), and we have offices located in the heart of the financial districts of Chicago and London. One of the many rewards of working with us is that we are small enough that your work matters and visibly contributes to the company’s growth. Compensation is very competitive with comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance, personal financial benefits and generous quarterly bonuses. If this opportunity interests you, kindly send a cover letter stating why you want to be a trader and resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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Trader

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Toyota Financial Services

Our people are the driving force behind our success and we're moving forward!

Join a dynamic company known for rapid growth and solid success.

To make your mark as a Trader you will:

* Value derivative and debt issuance trades.

* Work with Trema to insure accurate marks.

* Work with Fincad and other third party tools to model trades that cannot be booked in Trema.

* Reconcile dealer marks with marks produced by valuation agents and with internally generated marks.

* Calculate cost of funds (COF) on all TFS projects including bullet and amortizing loans.

* Analyze derivative proposals including swaps and caps delivered by banks and executing cost-effective and time-sensitive derivatives transactions with approved banks according to hedging plan.

* Track bond, commodities and currency markets in order insure accounting is uses correct market data as inputs.

* Develop risk and pricing models using Financial CAD and other software.

* Work with Funding team to execute interest rate swaps, currency swaps, and structured swaps in conjunction with bond transactions.

* Develop methods and techniques for securing data that will meet Sarbanes-Oxley and Business Intelligence requirements; ensuring internal controls for documented transactions.

* Design web-based and Excel-based reporting tools to publish Rate Desk information to the company.

* Develop funds transfer pricing (FTP) methodology.

* Work with the business to price and document existing products and develop new products.

Requirements
TFS is looking for individuals with strong business sense and practical expertise. Successful candidates must have:

* 5 plus years of relevant experience; experience in financial services is a plus.

* Experience in debt capital markets desired.

* One year or more of experience developing software.

* B.S./B.A. in business, economics, finance, mathematics, or computer science or other related study.

* M.B.A. with an emphasis in finance or IT or Master's in hard science desired.

* Strong programming skills; VBA preferred.

* Basic knowledge of SQL.

* Financial modeling experience.

* Fincad knowledge is a plus.

* Bloomberg knowledge is a plus.

* Knowledge of Treasury systems desired (e.g. Bancware, Trema).

* Knowledge of bond math is desired.

About Toyota Financial Services

Headquartered in Torrance, California, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is the finance and insurance brand for Toyota in the United States, offering retail auto financing and leasing through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and extended service contracts through Toyota Motor Insurance Services (TMIS). TFS currently employs over 3,000 associates nationwide, and has managed assets totaling more than $79 billion. It is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive financial services offered by Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Assistant Trader

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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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Bilingual Japanese Fixed Income Trader; $50-100K

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Bilingual Japanese Fixed Income Trader/Sales Assistant/AVP $50K-$100K + bonus

International Investment Bank is seeking a Trader/Sales Assistant to join their team.

Requirements

Requirements:

* Bilingual Japanese/English – read, write, speak
* Series 7, 63 holder highly preferred
* Looking for someone who wants to be a Fixed Income Sales or Trader
* Previous experience highly preferred
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

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Prop Equity Trader

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ECHOtrade, LLC has specialized in the electronic trading of equities since 1996. ECHOtrade has several state of the art facilities located across the United States, including downtown Manhattan. We focus on superior communication, systematic organization, consistency, and discipline to expand your trading career.

Licensed trainees will work directly with our Senior Traders, within a mentorship program, learning innovative trading approaches. Trainees will be taught proprietary methodologies and strategies with continuous feedback from our seasoned staff. Our hands-on approach to train new traders is distinctive from other firms within the trading community.

Requirements
ECHOtrade, LLC is seeking ambitious individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit who have a firm grasp of market principles as it relates to domestic equities. A Series 7 is required; prior trading experience and Series 7 is a plus, but ECHOtrade, LLC will sponsor new traders for the Series 7 examination requirement. Individuals of all talent levels are encouraged to explore the advantages of developing a trading relationship with ECHOtrade, LLC. There is no salary provided by ECHOtrade, LLC and all traders are required to make a minimum capital contribution to their account. Please inquire about our competitive payout and cost structure.

There is no salary provided by ECHOtrade, LLC and all traders are required to make a minimum capital contribution to their account. ECHOtrade does not solicit customers or retail accounts. Professional equities and options trading are risky; see website for full risk disclosure: www.echotradeonline.com/risk-disclosures.php

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