Equity Support: $30-40K

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Your skills are needed just about anywhere. But is it where you want to go? Imagine working for one of the nation's most respected companies. Making a strategic contribution. Receiving the rewards and recognition you deserve. Whether you are pursuing a contract or permanent placement, Manpower Professional knows how and where to get you where you want to go.
This position will be involved in a variety of tasks supporting the Equity Derivatives, Equity Financing and Equity Cash businesses in regard to the mitigation of trading and operational risk. Chief among those responsibilities is the resolution of open trade related transactions. Additional responsibilities include the analysis of the origin of the differences, trade flow review and the initiation of infrastructure change.

1. The reconciliation of open transactions related to the mitigation of trading, financial and operational risk.
2. Determining sources of problems resulting from the lack of straight through processing, and identify solutions that adjust and support profit and loss posting and reporting.
3. The understanding of the equity derivatives business and products traded including OTC Options, Listed Options, Equities, Convertibles, Equity Linked Notes, Futures and Swaps
4. The identification of processing alternatives for traders and trader assistants.

Working Knowledge of EXCEL - Candidate is able to create spreadsheets necessary to communicate issues, write simple macros.

Preferred, but not required:

Prior experience working with traders or in a trade support environment
Requirements
1. The reconciliation of open transactions related to the mitigation of trading, financial and operational risk.
2. Determining sources of problems resulting from the lack of straight through process

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Financial Analyst: $75-95K

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Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Leading Global Fortune 500 company seek a Financial Analyst
that will be interfacing with the trading manager, traders, schedulers, Global trading units and other trade control teams. The position is responsible for ensuring that potentially high risk trading activities are conducted within a robust framework of control. Specific control activities include measuring and reporting trading exposure, daily marked to market P&L, reconciling daily Trading Management Information (MI) to financial accounts as well as monitoring compliance.

Company offers room for advancement and excellent benefits.

If you meet the desired requirements, please submit your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

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 Accounting or Finance
Business experience in financial accounting and/or control within a trading environment
IT (systems) skills (Business Objects, Excel & Access)
Strong Analytical Skills (the ability to grasp and communicate complex trading transactions into their economic effects)
Attention to detail (ability to work with detailed transactions and properly control , report and communicate trading activity)

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Financial Market Data Specialist: $120-50K

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Prestigious Global Trading Firm, located in the Chicago Loop, is currently seeking a Financial Market Data Specialist with extensive experience delivering market data solutions to high-frequency traders.

Job Description
- Market data expert for the firm
- Manage and fulfill all requests for data from various trading desks around the world.
- Acquire historical data from external vendors as needed
- Design effective solutions for managing, storing and retrieving historical data.
- Responsible for data normalization and cleanup
- Write scripts which cleanup, normalize, manage and extract market data.
- Assist development in design of applications that consume market data.
- Manage projects and deliver on time with periodic status reports to management.
- Work collaboratively with IT and trading teams around the world to achieve firm goals.
- Provide support off-hours and remotely when needed
- Comfortable working in a demanding, high-pressure environment
- Effective communicating with traders and technology staff

Experience
- Minimum 3 years experience providing market data solutions including Level 2 tick data to high-frequency traders
- Experience working with vendors to acquire historical data
- Experience with real-time low-latency market data feeds
- Experience writing applications which store, transform and extract market data
- Experience with SQL databases and trading applications very helpful

Knowledge

Extensive knowledge of historical and real time market data systems
Good knowledge of Perl or other scripting language
Good knowledge of Windows and Linux preferred
Good knowledge of TCP/IP networks

Education/Certifications

Bachelor*s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field is preferred

Requirements

Financial Market Data Specialist

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Financial Advisor: $25-500K

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TRAINING. SUPPORT. RECOGNITION. REWARDS.

WE SEE YOUR CAREER IN TOTAL.

EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS? Many of our most successful Financial Advisors come to Merrill Lynch from fields outside financial advisory services. If your expertise lies in law, banking, accounting, sales, insurance, marketing, military officer or a similar area -- and you have a strong record of relationship building with affluent individuals or small- to mid-sized business -- discover how you can broaden your professional horizons as a Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS will foster your continued growth, giving you the in-depth knowledge you'll need to deliver our fully integrated approach to wealth management, Total Merrill. You'll also enjoy one of the industry's most attractive compensation programs, unparalleled technical resources, plus a team structure and philosophy that truly reflect our culture of excellence.

The Financial Advisor position is highly entrepreneurial and involves extensive client development, prospecting, and consultative selling. Financial Advisors listen to their clients’ life goals and objectives and leverage the power of Merrill Lynch to develop strategies that help them get there.

Financial Advisors participate in training and development throughout their careers to continually improve their ability to provide the best advice and service for their clients. Initial training experiences will give you a foundation of financial planning skills and prepare you for the Series 7 General Securities Exam. In addition, our Paths of Achievement program provides comprehensive training over five years to develop exceptional client advisory skills in the investment process, balance sheet management, estate planning, and other competencies to serve a broad range of clients.

We offer a generous base salary plus cash incentives from day one, even as you earn your licenses and build your business. In addition, you will be able to participate in our industry leading compensation and benefit programs and have the potential for equity participation in the growth of our firm. Relocation assistance is not provided. If offered employment, you will be required to provide documents to establish your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices in 37 countries and territories and total client assets of approximately $1.5 trillion. As an investment bank, it is a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. Merrill Lynch owns just under half of BlackRock, one of the world's largest publicly traded investment management companies, with approximately $1 trillion in assets under management.

For more information on Merrill Lynch, please visit www.ml.com.

Many of our most successful Financial Advisors come to Merrill Lynch from fields outside financial advisory services. If your expertise lies in law, banking, accounting, sales, insurance, marketing, military officer or a similar area -- and you have a strong record of relationship building with affluent individuals or small- to mid-sized business -- discover how you can broaden your professional horizons as a Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor. will foster your continued growth, giving you the in-depth knowledge you'll need to deliver our fully integrated approach to wealth management, Total Merrill. You'll also enjoy one of the industry's most attractive compensation programs, unparalleled technical resources, plus a team structure and philosophy that truly reflect our culture of excellence. The Financial Advisor position is highly entrepreneurial and involves extensive client development, prospecting, and consultative selling. Financial Advisors listen to their clients’ life goals and objectives and leverage the power of Merrill Lynch to develop strategies that help them get there. Financial Advisors participate in training and development throughout their careers to continually improve their ability to provide the best advice and service for their clients. Initial training experiences will give you a foundation of financial planning skills and prepare you for the Series 7 General Securities Exam. In addition, our Paths of Achievement program provides comprehensive training over five years to develop exceptional client advisory skills in the investment process, balance sheet management, estate planning, and other competencies to serve a broad range of clients. We offer a generous base salary plus cash incentives from day one, even as you earn your licenses and build your business. In addition, you will be able to participate in our industry leading compensation and benefit programs and have the potential for equity participation in the growth of our firm. Relocation assistance is not provided. If offered employment, you will be required to provide documents to establish your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. Merrill Lynch is one of the world's leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices in 37 countries and territories and total client assets of approximately $1.5 trillion. As an investment bank, it is a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. Merrill Lynch owns just under half of BlackRock, one of the world's largest publicly traded investment management companies, with approximately $1 trillion in assets under management. For more information on Merrill Lynch, please visit www.ml.com.

Requirements

Success as a Financial Advisor means you are a positive thinking self-starter with a track record of high achievement in everything you do. A passion for people, the community and the financial markets are required skills. You will need executive presence, extraordinary interpersonal skills, a strong team orientation, and resiliency. Prior Sales or Marketing Entrepreneurial experience with a bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline is strongly preferred; an MBA, CFA, CPA, CFP, CIMA, or other related professional certification is a plus.

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Quanttitative Strategiest

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Job Classification: Direct Hire

Description:

Koch Supply & Trading companies offer global coverage and world-class market knowledge in diverse commodities - both in their physical and paper form. These companies are backed by worldwide resources and Koch Resources, LLC's strong credit rating.

Koch Supply & Trading companies have a unique, analysis- and relationship-based foundation that has become their trademark in the global marketplace. From worldwide locations, the companies' traders, accounting professionals, market analysts, market and credit risk specialists, logistics specialists and information technology professionals connect with international markets.

To learn more, visit us at www.ksandt.com

As a Quantitative Strategist / Data Analyst for KS&T you will be part of a global derivatives business focused on quantitative options trading. In this role you will develop and evaluate trading opportunities in energy markets using statistical methods, times series and multidimensional data analysis tools and creative application of quantitative methods against an extensive data warehouse of historical energy commodity price and volatility history. You will be in a fluid environment where rapid response if often required and the ability to interact with traders, analysts and customers will be required.

Responsibilities include:

Solid understanding of energy market derivatives and options pricing

Expertise in statistical methods including time series analysis and multidimensional data analysis methods

Expert level capability Excel and/or Matlab

Ability to program in Matlab, VBA, and/or C# is a plus

At least one year of experience as a quantitative analyst in a commodity or financial business

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements:

The candidatefor this role will have a solid understanding of energy commodity market and derivatives pricing theory, statistical data analysis methods and industry experience applying quantitative methods to market data to qualify and evaluate trading opportunities.

Preferences include the following:

Data analysis experience in derivatives trading business

Experience applying software tools or writing software to analyze historical market data to evaluate trading opportunities

Requires masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative finance or related field with considerable exposure to software development

Prefer PhD level background in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Econometrics or related field

Compensation/Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to www.kochcareers.com/benefits_n.asp.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Drug test are required, unless prohibited by state law

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Registered Client Associate

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Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch is one of the world’s leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory companies, with offices on six continents. We are a leading global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide.

Global Wealth Management

Global Wealth Management provides advice-based wealth management services and products to individual clients and businesses. The GWM business model is based on our network of more than 15,000 financial advisors (FAs) in nearly 700 offices around the world and the one-to-one relationships they develop with their clients.

Every aspect of a client's financial life is considered, enabling financial advisors to become essential partners to their clients and provide customized financial planning and wealth management advice, products and services.

GWM serves the myriad needs of high-net-worth individuals and small- and mid-sized business owners. Nearly two-thirds of assets under management come from relationships with clients who have investable assets of $1 million or more. We also serve thousands of individuals through employee retirement plans.

Registered Client Associate

The Registered Client Associate role is a sales support position, typically providing dedicated administrative and sales support to multiple Financial Advisors.

Requirements

Specific responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

Prospect for new business in addition to prospecting existing clients for new product and service offerings
Determine which clients are most appropriate to contact for specific initiatives & service offerings
Place certain unsolicited orders for designated clients, under Financial Advisor supervision
Serve as the main point of contact for established clients
Having such frequent contact makes the Registered Client Associate a key contributor to client satisfaction and client retention, both of which are essential to growth in revenue and profitability. To the extent that the Registered Client Associate can handle most routine matters, the time of the Financial Advisor can be better focused on asset-gathering and revenue generating opportunities.

Additionally, the Registered Client Associate plays a key role in the Advisory Division’s efforts to dramatically increase client retention and in its implementation of the client segmentation strategy.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of 1+ years professional experience required
Series 7 & 63/65 or 66 registration required
Prior knowledge of financial products, policies & procedures is required
Strong client service & technical skills (MS Word & Excel)
Strong communication, time management and organizational skills are required

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Financial Advisor: $70-90K

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Exciting Executive Opportunity:

A leading organization that has provided brokerage and investment services for over 30 years is looking for experienced advisors to bring to their team on a direct hire basis. The Company offers a full spectrum of investment services, including a leading active trader program, intuitive long-term investment solutions and a national branch system. Through the brokerage subsidiaries, they provide innovative, powerful online trading tools and services that further the Independent Spirit of individual investors.

There are no entry-level roles in this organization so you must have already secured your licensing and have 2+ years of phone driven, selling experience.

This is not a position you can sit back and review the day's trading. you walk into a book to develop and the leads are generated for you.

This opportunity includes a generous commission plan for the person strong in sales! The average advisor earns $24,000-$32,000 commission annually in addition to the $40-45k base pay.

Working candidates, please apply - I honor 100% confidentiality!

Benefits Include:

Strong commission plan
Medical
Dental
Performanced based bonus program
Valuable recognition awards
401k
Paid Time Off
Profit Sharing Plan
Quality, Executive Work Environment

PrideStaff is a staffing company that has been helping job seekers find meaningful and fulfilling work in their desired field since 1978. We do this by remembering what is most important: YOU! We focus on your desires and the type of company and employment you want to grow in, rather than directing you to the company that is most convenient for us. YOU are our partner and we never forget that.
Requirements

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
2+ years selling experience; phone driven
Licenses: Series 7 and 63 preferred. Series 7 + 66 accepted

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Quantitative Analyst

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At Exelon, we've got a place for you. Exelon is developing sustainable energy to provide for the communities of today and planning for a brighter tomorrow. Exelon knows the future of energy is you.

As a Chicago based Fortune 150 Company, with more than $15 billion annual revenues, Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in Illinois and Pennsylvania, and gas to 480,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. In addition to energy delivery, Exelon's operations include energy generation and power marketing and has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

We know that before we can supply 41,000 megawatts of energy to our customers, we need to recognize that each of our employees plays an integral part in the process. The result? Changing the way the American power industry powers America. For you, this means advancement, challenge, and a company like no other.

Join Exelon and you can share your ideas at a forward-thinking company and the next big idea could be yours. You've just found Exelon, a place where you can truly shine.

Exelon's Power Team, the company's wholesale power marketing and commodity trading organization, actively trades power and fuel in order to optimize the profitability of a growing portfolio of assets and load obligations as well as the implementation of risk management objectives. Our portfolio includes the largest fleet of nuclear generation in the U.S., plus extensive coal, oil, natural gas, hydroelectric and wind generation assets. The power marketing & trading organization (Power Team) is responsible for optimize the value of Exelon Generation's portfolio.
Location: Kennett Square, PA

We are seeking outstanding individuals to join our team as Quantitative Analysts and Business Analysts. Reporting to the Manager of Quantitative Analytics, analysts will actively support portfolio managers and traders by creating reports, tools and business processes used to develop and support hedging strategies, deal valuation, risk control, financial planning & reporting, and accounting. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the financial and portfolio analysis community within Exelon Generation Power Team. This role is a unique professional development opportunity -- the successful analyst will master critical details about key business processes and will be encouraged to transition to a wide variety of functional roles within Power Team.

The position will appeal to an individual that thrives in a fast-paced team environment and is interested in contributing to achieving business results in a rapidly changing and challenging area of the energy business.

Analysts are expected to:

- Develop expert-level knowledge of the Power Team Portfolio Decision System (PDS), and contribute to ongoing enhancement, validation and implementation of the system to meet Power Team's evolving business objectives.
- Design tests and execute rigorous validation of new models and systems; develop proof-of-concept tools to test out new analysis approaches.
- Enhance and validate automated daily portfolio and risk management reports.
- Perform modeling & analysis, and business process analysis & design in support of portfolio management, valuation, financial planning, risk assessment; develop and apply knowledge of portfolio & risk modeling for a wide variety of assets and trade types.
- Provide hands-on consultative support to assist Power Team users of the PDS system for financial analysis & risk management tasks.
- Prepare & deliver training for business users.
- Collaborate with Exelon IT to specify business functional requirements for production systems, and contribute to developing the Power Team information systems vision and strategy.

Qualifications:

- Requires an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline. Relevant work experience is preferred.
- Energy industry experience and a high comfort level with various modeling approaches (Monte Carlo simulation, stochastic time series, dynamic / linear programming, optimization, etc.) are important.
- Candidate should understand or be able to quickly master fundamental industry concepts including option valuation, position management and hedging.
- Computer programming and database skills for model prototyping & report development are expected, for example VBA, C++, MATLAB, SAS, MS ADO, SQL, Oracle, TOAD and Microsoft BI (Analysis Services/Reporting Services).
- Proficiency with Excel & Access is expected.
- Prior experience developing software requirements, designing conceptual data models, databases & system architecture, and user interfaces, etc. is a major plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- The candidate must be able to seamlessly collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and IT staff.
- The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong quantitative & financial analysis capabilities coupled with the ability to work effectively to meet tight deadlines.

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Assistant Trader: $40-50K

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Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $40000 to $50000 per year

Do you want to be a trader? This is an excellent opportunity with a growing asset management firm. This person will support 3 PMs with trading and pricing functions. There are no traders at the firm but Sr. Management wants to move this person into a trader role in time. Contact John Marston @ 612-339-9001 or [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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
Basic Trading, Intermediate MS Excel.

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Operations Analyst

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Responsibilities: Our client is seeking an Operations Analyst.

The responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Process daily cash, trade, and position reconciliations to the various custodians (includes running, reviewing and analyzing reports and taking action, if needed, by working with the prime broker or internal settlements group)

Resolve daily settlement issues working with the executing broker, trading desk and the prime broker/custodian

Run and review internal diagnostic reports, then review all of the trade corrections/changes from prior day(s), post accounting system, run the mid-day reconciliation report, then analyze the report to insure that differences are valid and resolving discrepancies

Perform end-of-day P/L reconciliation to compare what is in the firm's accounting system to what is in firm's P/L system

Provide/research responses to traders regarding P/L variances

Perform morning price reconciliation by comparing prior day prices received from Comstock (pricing source) and compare unmatched items to Datascope and Bloomberg

Load manual prices in our bottom-line console which feeds into our real-time P/L system

Review alert log and manually price any items identified there

Utilize Bloomberg to obtain prices and add new symbols

Research and process all corporate actions

Get appropriate locates for stock loan

Open and maintain new broker accounts

If you are not a local candidate but are relocating, please inform me of your arrangements (i.e., date and city/state you are relocating to).

Kforce (NASDAQ: KFRC) is a full-service specialty staffing firm providing flexible and permanent staffing solutions for organizations and career management for individuals in the specialty skill areas of information technology, finance & accounting, human resources, engineering, pharmaceutical, health care and scientific. Backed by more than 1,500 recruiting specialists, Kforce operates in more than 40 markets in North America. For more information, please visit our web site at www.kforce.com.

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Requirements

The skills, experience, and knowledge required to be considered for this position include:

BS in Finance or related field with experience in some of the following: equities equity options, futures, equity swaps credit default swaps, repos and foreign exchange is strongly preferred

Experience with Bloomberg is a plus

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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Risk Quant Analyst: $150-300K

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New York Investment Bank seeks a buy-side Risk/Quantitative Analyst for its expanding prop desk. The Risk/Quantitative Analyst will be responsible for the collection, modeling, analysis and delivery of financial data. Idea generation responsibilities will be an important part of this job as well.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform research and analysis to support prop trading strategies
Develop and enhance prop trading financial models
Prepare ad-hoc financial modeling, analysis, and projections for current and prospective investments
Communicate results and make investment suggestions to prop traders and portfolio managers
Build and maintain the risk infrastructure for the desk

QUALIFICATIONS

MS or PHD in Finance, Engineering, Math or a related field
2-7 years of quantitative research or quantitative risk management experience (buy or sell side)
Strong modeling and writing skills
Programming skills(any of the following): Matlab, VBA, C/C++/C#, SAS, Perl, SQL
CFA a plus

Further, the ideal Risk/Quantitative Analyst will have strong verbal and written communication skills, will be a true team player with a commitment to success, and will be able to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing corporate environment

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Trader: $70-75K

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Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $70000 to $75000 per year

Dynamic Brokerage firm on Brickell Avenue is looking for an experienced Trader highly skilled in trading Bonds, Corporate Equities, Options, Currencies and Alternative Investments. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively in a very fast-paced environment. The trader will interface with clients providing them with product information and investment strategies as well as maintain daily client accounts. For immediate consideration, please send your résumé to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a business related field and must be fluent in English and Spanish, Portuguese is a plus. Minimum 3 - 4 years of trade experience is required as is a Series 7.

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Senior PHP Programmer

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Senior Level PHP Programmer

Dominion Enterprises, the leading photo guide/classified publication industry leader in the US (www.traderlonline.com) seeks a successful Senior-Level PHP Programmer to join our Trader Online team in Norfolk, VA. The candidate will work in development of web based applications.

TraderOnline.com is a collection of high-traffic website receiving millions of visitors each week. TraderOnline.com has several websites covering a diverse mix of categories such as automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, boats, motorcycles, aircraft, and general merchandise.

Requirements

Position Responsibilities:

Develop dynamic corporate web applications using PHO, Apache, and Oracle on Unix servers.

Build web application projects from inception to completion incorporating content management and data warehousing functionality.

Develop and deploy automated monitoring tools with reliable error/exception handling and alerting mechanisms.

Work with team members in analyzing business problems, identify best solutions, designing, developing, and implementing the solutions.

Work with QA team to thoroughly test developed applications and verify application changes when they are pushed to live.

Work with database team to fine tune database queries originating from web apps.

Support operations by identifying, researching, and resolving performance and production issues.

Create and maintain appropriate documentation.

Closely liaise with Project Manager to ensure applications are delivered per schedule and functionally complete.

Provide support for delivered software.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Bachelors Degree (preferably BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering).

3-5 years of PHP programming experience.

5 plus years of web development experience.

Experience with Java Script, CSS, AJAX, and Apache Web Server.

Building applications from scratch (nor necessarily in PHP).

Knowledge of UNIX and software design patterns.

Ability to work in rapid development/intense environment.

Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Successful track record of both written and verbal communication.

Multi-tasker and detail-orientated.

A distinct advantage for this person would be:
- Knowledge of Cold Fusion and front-end development tools.

Experience working with Zend studio.

Familiarity with version control systems and any experience with Sub-Version.

Object orientated programming knowledge and RUP framework.

Experience developing high-traffic websites.

Dominion Enterprises offers a dynamic, fun environment, excellent growth opportunities, competitive earnings, and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and 401K.

Dominion Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a diverse workforce. Dominion Enterprises is a Drug Testing Employer.


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Broker / Trader

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Classification: Full Time

Our client one of the top providers of financial planning and retirement plan services in the greater New England area is looking for an experienced broker. Our client works with both individuals and businesses to make retirement dreams a possibility. We are looking for experienced independent or wire house brokers to come in with a book of business and bring in clients with all backgrounds. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an independent broker with our client, please forward your resume to Jon Pitts at Robert Half:

[Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

Please review the requirements before submitting your profile for consideration.

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
In order to apply for this position, a qualified candidate must have:
US - Series 66 License
US - Series 7 License
MA Life and Health Insurance License
4+ years experience
A certifiable book of business

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Energy Trading Desk Quant

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PRESTIGIOUS ENERGY COMPANY in Connecticut

Stamford

Must have a PHD and currently be on in the front office supporting the energy traders doing mathematical modeling.

The Quantitative Analyst will work on various projects including, but not limited to developing, enhancing, and operating a proprietary capital sufficiency model for a Credit Derivatives Product Company, optimizing its capital structure, modeling structured credit transactions, as well as analyzing the investment portfolio. Successful candidates should have a PHD degree in a quantitative and/or finance discipline; analytic experience in an investment or banking firm is a significant advantage but not required. Competitive compensation.

The teams need is more of the quantitative analysis and financial mathematics type (as opposed to programming), as well as some familiarity with derivates product company's capital structure and its optimization, and various issues surrounding corporate finance (return on equity, revenue projection, etc) and investment products. along that line also comes with the need to be able to intuitively anticipate/explain the complex model's results, and communicate in non-technical language.

PHD required in Ecomomics, Mathematics, Physics....or comparable.

Will pay top dollar to extraordinary talent.

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Securities Trader Trainee

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Securities Trader

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

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Securities Trader

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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

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Equity Trader

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It takes money to make money especially on Wall Street, thats why Keystone Trading provides both the capital and the plan to become a profitable trader!

Keystone Trading Group is seeking candidates who we will train, mentor and back with our capital to trade.

Keystone will be hosting an Open House on Monday, November 3rd at Club Quarters, Central Loop Chicago at 6pm

The event will be an introduction to the firm and our trading program. In addition we will present a 45 minute workshop where you will learn a few of our trading techniques.

Keystone Trading provides trading capital of $25,000-$500,000+, depending on trader experience and proven ability to manage risk.

Keystone Trading absorbs 100% of any trading losses.

Candidates who would like to be considered for the position must attend Our Equity Trader Open House.

Please register for the event at

www.keystonetradingconcepts.com/upcomingevents.htm

www.keystonetradinggroup.com

www.keystonetradingconcepts.com

Requirements Candidates must be PHD's (Poor, Hungry and Driven)

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Corporate Bond Trader

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Take your financial career to the next level in a challenging position that hones your skills and expands your sphere of influence. Join Vanguard as a Trader in our Fixed Income Group, where you'll perform market analyses for senior staff, negotiate trades and examine risk management for assigned portfolios. In this diverse position you'll be part of an industry-leading company known for its strong ethics and client focus. The environment is team-oriented, yet individual achievement is recognized and rewarded. We invest in your professional development with ongoing education at our award-winning, onsite Vanguard University. Set your goals high, and explore this dynamic position with Vanguard.

As a Trader you will:
- Use a variety of complex tools and databases such as Bloomberg, Blackrock Solutions, Salomon Yield Book, Barra Cosmos, and Lehman Point, to identify critical data for decision-making.
- Complete risk analyses for senior management that evaluate potential exposure related to issuer, sector, quality, term and maturity.
- Negotiate trades with a variety of securities dealers and act as liaison to outside bond vendors.
- Invest cash flows across markets and act as portfolio manager with a lower level of discretion.
- Act as a critical investment decision-maker when the portfolio manager is off the desk.
- Provide direction on compliance, regulatory rules, and investment guidelines.
- Interpret and communicate to portfolio managers market forces impacting bond performance and portfolio benchmarks.
- Recommend trades based on strong understanding of relative value.
- Respond effectively to bond desk inquiries pertaining to trading and pricing.
- Analyze data collected by less-tenured traders, and, with oversight, develop trading and portfolio strategies.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics; MBA and/or CFA preferred.
- Minimum of five years' general business experience, with at least four years of fixed income experience.
- Good knowledge of derivatives and other complex instruments.
- Strong PC skills with spreadsheet, database and other applicable software packages.
- Detail-oriented.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.

Vanguard, a leading financial company, offers a competitive Total Rewards package of cash compensation, benefits, work-life programs, and conveniences. Employment is contingent on a successful drug-screening result, and we maintain a smoke-free work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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Trader Tool Developer: $120-$140K

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You will be building C# tools for the desk, rapid application development in Excel VBA, C# pricing and risk tools Leading Fixed Income risk / Derivatives trading house is now seeking a strong developer who is experienced in the trading business. The best candidate has worked in the front office along side of traders delivering solutions directly to the traders and senior management.

You will be building C# tools for the desk, rapid application development in Excel VBA, C# pricing and risk tools, etc. This is a real time front office environment and you will be expected to understand how to do hardcore C# risk analytics and spreadsheet development. Full life cycle development of a electronic trading platform would be a plus.

This role will require a candidate to have top communication skills, similar to that of a BA, a person who is able to work with Sr management, and head traders understand their needs and build / deliver technical solutions with VBA, C# and server side Java. A strength in Fixed Income / Derivative front office development will be key. (VB.Net, Excel VBA, C# and Java are all used to build trader tools)

You will be sitting on the floor with the traders working to deliver risk and pricing tools, building a valuation system, set up C# / excel / vba lite weight components to service the traders, and build in new market data interface.

Skills -
Front office experience
Strong C# .Net and Java ( Tibco, Ejb, JMS, Spring) and VBA/ EXCEL RAD skills
Business analyst qualities, able to take technical specs, work with sr management, over see technical
projects, and have hands on technical skills
Understanding of pricing an risk of exotic derivatives and Fixed Income products.
Understanding of the Fixed Income / Derivative trading space.

If you feel this could be a good fit please apply now and feel free to call in with questions to 212 707 8220.
Requirements DEVELOPMENT - VISUAL BASIC / VBA

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Trader Tool Developer: $160-$210K

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Search for Front office, business oriented (Fixed Income, Equities, Credit, Derivatives ) C# server side and Winforms experts to join elite team building front office traders tools in a agile fast pace trading environment. Role: C# expert, Winforms front desk developer, will sit with traders, understand business needs, design and build in C# .net complex GUI / Winforms applications to provide the traders with vital trading tools.

This project has great buy in from the business, for this reason this team is composed of Ivy league quality Computer science experts. Each member of the team has expert level C# .Net / winforms experience as well as great understanding of financial products across asset class.

Knowledge of virtual machines, multithreaded C# distributed systems, grid computing, garbage collection, C++ MFC multithreading will be major bonus. Complex rapid application development with advanced User interface programming experience is the hallmark of the best candidates.

As this role will require interaction with a variety of key players in the industry your academic background should reflect your aptitude, a degree from a top rated school demonstrating a high GPA will be essential. ( Computer science, projects with C# and winforms )

You will be sitting on the floor with the traders working to deliver risk and pricing tools, building a valuation system, set up C# .Net/ excel / vba lite weight components to service the traders, as well as build in new market data interface.

Skills -
Front office experience, work with business, know financial products.
Strong C# .Net and Java ( Tibco, Ejb, JMS, Spring) and VBA/ EXCEL RAD skills
Business analyst qualities, able to take technical specs, work with sr management, over see technical projects, and have hands on technical skills
Understanding of pricing an risk of exotic derivatives and Fixed Income
Understanding of the Fixed Income / Derivative trading space.
Experience with complex GUI / Winforms front end development

If you feel this could be a good fit please apply now and feel free to call in with questions to 212 707 8220.

Requirements DEVELOPMENT - C#

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Urea Trader

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Description:

Koch Nitrogen Company and its affiliates own and invest in nitrogen fertilizer production and storage capacity in North America, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. The company's fertilizer interests manufacture, market and distribute more than 6 million metric tons of nitrogen products annually. Koch Nitrogen Company owns and operates facilities in Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska which produce anhydrous ammonia, UAN and urea. These plants provide fertilizer to customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and the Midwest. Combined, Koch Nitrogen's fertilizer interests can produce about 6 million metric tons of nitrogen fertilizer annually.

We are looking for an experienced trader to contribute to the Koch Fertilizer Trading Group located in Geneva Switzerland. You will be expected to develop strong working relationships with European, North Africa, Arab Gulf and FSU suppliers and coordinate with other Koch Trading Offices. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and interest in global Fertilizer Markets. The successful candidate will also forecast global demand points and develop point of view and strategies. Additional responsibilities include:

* Build supply liquidity within key supply origins
* Understand key supply point price setting mechanisms, changes, product switching economics and develop points of view which enhance our business position
* Develop and manage key supply relationships which create short and long term options for supply into our terminal system

Requirements:

* 5+ years of experience in commodity trading role
* Ability to speak multiple languages is preferred
* Excellent strong analytical and quantitative skills
* Ability to articulate complex concepts and trading strategies
* Results driven
* Bachelor's degree in business related field (preferred)

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Senior Metals Trader: $80-100K + Comm.

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Location: Central NJ or Virtual

Position: Metals Trader (Buy scrap & Sell ingots)

Our privately held and profitable client was established in 1999 as an innovative technology provider to the aluminum secondary (recycle) industry, and to the waste management industry. This innovation has lead to the development of unequivocally global leading gasification technology, now being used by more than 15 highly recognizable corporations around the world for metal recycling, waste management and more recently for alternate recovery and distribution. The company’s new core business is providing services and equipment for their new self-owned recycling plants. Their services are primarily focused on utilizing environmental systems to aid in recycling aluminum and copper, and reducing by-product waste associated with re-melting metals, and in providing specialized ultra-high temperature Air Pollution Control Systems. There are two metal recycling production plants in the US with 8 more coming online over the next 36 months.

Responsibilities:

* As a field based metal commodity buyer/trader you will be responsible to manage the non-ferrous supplier networks to source required levels of scrap/raw materials to meet the plant(s) goals for booked and forecasted production in the range of 3000-5000 tons per month.
* The Trader would also be responsible for building relationships on the sell side and negotiating the best possible margins for materials that have been processed with the ability to “back-up” purchases with sales in order to minimize risk is essential.
* The Trader will manage the supplier base to achieve the lowest possible total costs, highest possible quality while maintaining overall delivery performance through excellent supplier partnerships.
* The Trader is expected to have a “hunter mentality” and proven track in new account development, based upon industry knowledge and relationships in the scrap industry as well as municipalities, utilities and manufacturers. The right candidate will be able to leverage existing relationships and research new targets for both the purchasing and sales aspects.
* In addition, the Trader will develop supply strategies and cost reduction initiatives with central purchasing in support of corporate goals, and develop strong commodity and manufacturing process knowledge, as well as an understanding of market conditions and technical trends.
* The Trader develops new and existing suppliers and contracts with them on specific performance commitments and recommends appropriate metrics for assigned commodities to drive supplier and commodity specific performance.
* Other duties include creating spreadsheets (MS Excel), researching and negotiating pricing from suppliers and vendors.
* The Trader will work virtually from home and is expected to visit headquarters and supplier sites as required with appropriate expense reimbursement.
* Compensation provides a base salary of $80 - 100 K + bonus and very generous uncapped commissions based upon performance. Top performers can expect to make high six figures and beyond.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university preferred.
* Minimum 5 to 7 years experience as a purchasing professional (trader/buyer) in a non ferrous metals commodity markets including; Consolidator, Large Yard or Broker environments.
* A complete understanding of grades and yields with the ability to set daily purchasing prices.
* Currently purchasing non-ferrous with an established network or relationships.
* Experience of developing pipelines at the 3000-5000 tons per month is a must.
* Ability to think outside the box to purchase materials directly from the manufacturing base as well.
* Strong understanding of the metal exchange markets and the flow of materials.
* Must be a self-starter, accountable, innovative and have the ability to travel approximately 25%.
* Purchase and Sales contract negations experience with an emphasis on

- Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.

- Established network of suppliers to furnish non-ferrous metals (primarily AL & CU).

- Document and analyze the quality performance of suppliers

and purchased commodities.

- Able to use basic math to analyze quotations, costs, and discounts

Full Client Presentation:

Our privately held and profitable client was established in 1999 as an innovative technology provider to the aluminum secondary (recycle) industry, and to the waste management industry. This innovation has lead to the development of unequivocally global leading gasification technology, now being used by more than 15 highly recognizable corporations around the world for metal recycling, waste management and more recently for alternate recovery and distribution. The company’s new core business is providing services and equipment for their new self-owned recycling plants. The company will most often acquire the site, provides the design, construction and commissioning and operation of the complete facility, often exceeding $100M while maintaining ownership with their strategic business partners. They are poised to double their size this year and exponentially in ensuing years. They are also being propelled by the growing demand for alternative “green source” energies throughout the world.

Their services are primarily focused on utilizing environmental systems to aid in recycling aluminum and copper, and reducing by-product waste associated with re-melting metals, and in providing specialized ultra-high temperature Air Pollution Control Systems. The still evolving technology harnesses energy from loading biomass product (Wood, Municipal Solid Waste, and other landfill product) into its system, and capturing the energy stored in this landfill material. For this example application, the technology has been integrated with steam generation and steam turbines to produce electricity that could be sold to the public grid. Uniquely, the combined technology exceeds all the emission requirements as mandated by the various European, and American environmental agencies. The company maintains extended patents world-wide, through various local intellectual patent organizations

* 2008 is their breakout year, and by year-end they will have more than100 staff employees across the client base and within their US, UK and So. Am. facilities.
* HQ is in Northern NJ and has just moved into its magnificent new offices to accommodate their accelerated staff growth plan and client visits. Two plants are operational in the US with 8 more coming on line over the next 2-3 years.
* As imparted by their founding and current senior management team, their culture includes industry passionate self-starters with the freedoms, entrepreneurial spirit and ownership of accounts and projects most engineering and business folks wish for!
* This is a fast paced, fun and creative working environment, where you can be who you are within a leading technology company and serve the public with highly visible environmental improvements.
* Due to many factors including: job excitement, profitability, well mentored careers, extraordinary compensation and market leadership, their inception to present employee turnover is near zero.

If you are presently a top performer for your current employer, but without the progression, impact, rewards, and acknowledgement you had hoped for, this company can provide you a new start at the top of the iceberg. This company is managed by innovative self-starters with a quest for higher personal goals and the need to be recognized for unrestricted creativity.

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Senior Manager - Trader Management

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E*TRADE FINANCIAL is looking for an experienced Sales Manager who will oversee Active Trader Relationship Management (ATRM) and two mangers across the country. This person will be dedicated to growing the business unit and exceeding the expectations of our clients.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Manager of ATRM, you are responsible for the overall production and operations of the team. As a licensed and knowledgeable manager, a complete understanding of the securities and banking industry is required. Duties include:

Â# Responsible for developing a productive sales team through mentoring and coaching and driving the team to achieve their targets. Manage the daily activities of ATRMs; oversee lead control, sales production, sales activities, and customer satisfaction, as well as develop necessary reports and documentation to lead the team.

Â# The ideal candidate will work closely with senior management in hiring, training, and will be directly responsible for general administration, employee development, continually supporting and motivating the team, and will review sales practices on a daily basis. Also, they will collaborate with other areas of the organization to ensure seamless customer service and satisfaction.

Â# This person will interact with clients on an advanced level regarding sales activities, account information, procedures, systems, and our expanding range of financial services products. The Senior Manger is focused on overall branch performance, and is constantly looking for ways to improve sales and client satisfaction.

Â# Manage risk and ensure all team members are protecting the interests of the firm while enhancing the customer experience.

Â# Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of staff; actively works to promote and recognize performance and make improvements as necessary.

* Deliver timely and accurate reporting to senior management.

Additional responsibilities include working with cross functional groups, including marketing and operations to ensure a positive customer experience.
Requirements

Minimum Required Skills

Requirements:

Â# Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Â# MUST HAVE: Series 7, 63 and 24; CLEAN U4.

Â# 5 years related experience with 3 years managing people.

Â# Proven leadership and business acumen skills.

Â# Well-developed negotiation, project and account management skills.

Â# Creative, flexible and innovative team player who can motivate a sales group.

Â# Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Â# Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Â# Demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of an organization.

Â# Proven ability to handle multiple projects that meet deadlines.

Â# Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Â# Thorough knowledge of financial services industry products and sales information.

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Senior Sales Trader

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Description Leading Bank from South America that is located in North America is expanding US operations, of its Broker/Dealer, and is in need of an experience Senior Sales Trader for their office located in Manhattan, NY.

The incumbent will be involved in opening new accounts and developing relationships for the Broker Leader for Securities and Commodities. Will also ensure daily completion of all service related calls and reviewing of trade related tasks and reporting.

Requirements • Ability to resolve difficult service issues
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced brokerage environment
• Knowledge of US and Brazilian Capital Markets
• Computer literate in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Bachelors Degree in Economics/Finance
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) required in English and Portuguese
• Availability to travel to visit clients and to participate in Seminars and Conference
• FINRA Series 7, 63, required (3 and 24 preferred)
• Eligible to work within the United States

We offer competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package that includes:
• Insurance (i.e. Medical, Dental, Disability, etc.)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Bonus and Incentives for qualifying employee’s
• Professional environment that supports your development

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Futures and Option Trader / Analyst

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Classification

FULL TIME POSITION; EXEMPT

Title

Futures & Option Trader / Analyst

Salary Range

SALARY RANGE – Negotiable, based on background and experience

Location

KANSAS CITY, MO [CORP. HQ]

Job Description

We are seeking a Futures and Options Trader / Analyst for a leading, privately held, Kansas City based, agri-business. This is a newly created position.

Primary Responsibilities

As Futures & Option Trader / Analyst, you will be responsible for:

§ Executing trades;

§ Assisting in the management of agricultural futures and commodity positions

§ Studying relationships in multiple markets doing options analysis;

§ Testing systems and developing spreadsheet models;

§ Evaluating option valuations,

§ Participating in trading recommendations,

§ Monitoring markets and related market factors,

§ Analyzing internal commodity positions, our markets and relationships between markets,

Other Requirements

You will be expected to:

§ Become a subject matter expert, and be trained and familiar with our data and trading platforms.

§ Perform and/or supervise special projects as requested by management.

Qualifications

This position requires:

§ A degree in finance / economics

§ A familiarity with futures and options, and/or financial instruments and trading;

§ Experience strongly preferred, but not required.

keywords: agriculture, commodity, commodities, grain, trader, trading, merchandising, merchandiser

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Assistant Trader

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First New York Securities, LLC

Assistant Trader

NYC based proprietary trading firm looking to fill positions available as Assistant Trader to our Equity Traders.

--THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO RECENT COLLEGE GRADS AND IS AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION--

CANDIDATES MUST BE COMMITTED TO PROPRIETARY TRADING...IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR ANY JOB, THIS IS NOT THE JOB FOR YOU!

Duties will Include:

-Individuals must be highly motivated with strong interests in financial markets and trading.
-Risk taking ability and competitiveness are essential qualities.
-Great learning and advancement opportunities.
-Positions are available in both international and domestic trading.
-A successful Assistant Trader becomes a Trader upon graduation from the training program.
-The training program lasts 18-24 months.

Requirements
First New York Securities, LLC

Assistant Trader

Qualifications Include:

*Candidates must have strong educational background.
*We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of your college major.
Some of our Benefits Include:
*Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage.
*Life and Disability Insurance Coverage.
*Retirement Planning/ 401k Participation.

We encourage you to visit our website at www.firstnewyorksecurities.com

WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CUMULATIVE G.P.A. AND YOUR S.A.T. SCORES BROKEN DOWN BY VERBAL AND MATH. PLEASE ATTACH A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME.

-RESUMES THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THIS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED-

-Please email cover letter and resume to Assistant Trader Training Program at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

-Or mail to First New York Securities L.L.C.
Attn: Assistant Trader Training Program, 90 Park Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016.

We would prefer to receive your resume via email. Please do not call as a follow up to your resume, if you email it, we will receive it and review it. If we determine that you meet the criteria, we will get in touch with you.

First New York Securities, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer, a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and SIPC.

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Asia Trader

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Description Responsibilities: Our client, located in the Boston (Back Bay area), is seeking an Asian Trader.

This Trader will work with the quantitative analysis team to analyze prospective investments, mostly futures and other derivatives, and will carry out trades based on the research. The position requires occasional trading during night time hours.

If you are not a local candidate but are relocating, please inform me of your arrangements (i.e., date and city/state you are relocating to).

Kforce (NASDAQ: KFRC) is a full-service specialty staffing firm providing flexible and permanent staffing solutions for organizations and career management for individuals in the specialty skill areas of information technology, finance & accounting, human resources, engineering, pharmaceutical, health care and scientific. Backed by more than 1,500 recruiting specialists, Kforce operates in more than 40 markets in North America. For more information, please visit our web site at www.kforce.com.

Requirements

Trader Qualifications:

* Experience trading, particularly exchange-traded futures and options as well as other derivatives (1-3 years)

* Willing to work long hours on interesting problems

* Able to work independently and in a group without requiring close supervision

* Comfortable admitting to mistakes and asking for help when uncertain

* Eager to learn and acquire new skills

* Enjoy working with highly intelligent colleagues

* Applicants should have combined quantitative/analytic SAT/GRE scores in the top 2% or be the recipient of a major award or fellowship

* Applications must include transcripts from all universities attended including course names and grades, and standardized test scores (SAT, GRE, etc.)

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Petrochemical Trader: $140-160K

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Description Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $140000 to $160000 per year

Our client, a Wall Street based privately owned global marketing and trading firm is searching for a Petrochemical Trader. The firm specializes in commodity chemicals and they offer a competitive base plus an aggressive bonus pay out. The success of the company has allowed them to expand the trading desk and add an experienced petrochemical trader.

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 Required:

Existing supplier contacts-mandatory;

Customer book of business-preferred;

4 years trading petrochemicals such as:
# Benzene
# Cymene
# Phenol-Acetone-AMS
# Caprolactam
# Cyclohexanone
# Bisphenol-A
# Propylene
# Oxo Alcohols
# Acetic acid
# Caustic Soda
# Glycols

Please apply directly to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]
Only those qualified will be contacted

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Trader / Analyst

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BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist in the daily management and monitoring of various activities within the Secondary Marketing Department. Specifically the daily hedging activities associated with hedging rate locked and closed loan positions, pipeline performance (gain/loss) analysis, creation of management reports as required, ad hoc analysis as required in addition to the selling of mortgages to various investors /conduits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure all Pipeline hedging operations are carried out in compliance with a risk averse Secondary Marketing Strategy.
Maintain trade and hedging policies for the Secondary Marketing Department that reduce interest rate risk and minimize hedging expense.
Assist in the development and maintenance of the pipeline hedging system (QRM)
Formulate loan sale strategies designed to enhance departmental profitability and minimize rate risk for the bank.
Analyze and develop new contacts in the Secondary Market, including buyers and sellers, in order to maintain competitive loan pricing for the Production group.
Assist in maintaining and improving the best-execution analysis and models
Develop and maintain fallout-tracking models

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors or (preferably) Masters degree in Finance/Accounting, Mathematics or M.I.S., or similar area of study.
Strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills
Highly detail oriented
Well versed in the use of personal computers and software programs, specifically spreadsheet and database software (Microsoft Excel/Access).
Excellent communication skills necessary with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
2 – 3 years of hedging/pipeline experience or knowledge of a Trade
QRM experience
Requirements See Above / gj-hh

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Credit Derivatives: Indices - Tranche - Options Traders

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Description
Top Tier bank is seeking to expand their credit derivatives trading and structured credit sales desks. The firm is seeks experienced credit derivative traders who have traded indices for a minimum of six solid years as well as options and tranches traders. Candidates must possess successful trading track records for at least six plus years.

The sales candidates will be covering the hedge fund community and prop desks for a good five years and come with a transferrable account base.

Requirements

The firm requires the traders to possess advanced degrees in engineering, mathematics, accounting or financial/ mathematical discipline. Phd degrees are preferred but not required.

Sales candidates will possess strong structuring experience or understanding of and has also completed a degree in a financial or economic type discipline.

Please forward all resumes in a word doc format.

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Senior Energy Trader

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Description:
The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Economics, Finance or related technical discipline. Must posses four years experience in the electric industry, including experience with short term trading.

Job Requirements:
Typically possesses seven or more years experience in functions related to trading. Typically possesses five years experience in supervisory and/or energy trading program management. Ability to supervise, implement and/or lead major specialized operational projects, tasks, or work groups to solve critical operational problems. Thorough knowledge of energy trading policies, objectives and goals and applicable governmental laws and regulations, in addition to knowledge of current situation in the electric industry. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the electric grid in order to understand the effect of marketplace events on prices & availability of power. Experience executing energy trades including the ability to perform analyses of supply and demand conditions in electric, natural gas and other energy markets and forecasting loads to refine procurement strategies. Experience reviewing and reconciling electric and/or natural gas positions to ensure timely and accurate information is used in making transaction decisions. Demonstrated experience with analyzing, managing, and tracking gas and/or electric positions and market risks and representing trading and marketplace perspectives in developing regulatory positions, filings, etc. Ability to develop business relationships with suppliers, marketers and other counterparties involved in the wholesale electric market, physical gas market, or financial markets. Knowledge of current products, issues and market trends and ability to become a recognized industry expert in order to support company goals and objectives in the marketplace. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information, resolve disputes, integrate people processes, systems, and technologies, and make strategic decisions regarding project scope, impact, policy, development, and implementation. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills:
Masters Degree in Business Administration. Experience working in the Western Electric

Typical Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will support the Energy Supply and Management department and is directly involved in performing tasks related to purchasing/selling power, scheduling, contracting and settling transactions. Typical responsibilities will include: Executing power and/or emissions transactions; performing analysis of supply and demand conditions in short term wholesale electric market and emissions markets; analyzing the impact of SCE's (Southern California Edison's) market positions and forecasting loads to refine procurement strategy; reviewing and reconciling short term electric positions to ensure timely and accurate information is used in making transaction decisions; developing business relationships with suppliers, marketers and other counterparties involved in the short term electric market and/or emissions markets; participating in industry forums and staying current on products, issues and market trends; developing external industry relationships and gaining the knowledge to be recognized as an industry expert in order to support SCE policy goals and objectives in the marketplace; developing presentations to seek management approval for new counterparties, products and transaction strategies to manage position more efficiently within all CPUC (California Public Utility Commission), management and counterparty credit limits; supervising, implementing and/or leading major specialized operational projects, tasks or work groups to solve critical operational problems; mentoring junior Traders and Analysts and performing other duties and responsibilities as required.

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Bilingual Japanese Fixed Income Sales/Trader: $0-100K

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Global Investment Bank in Downtown seeks a bilingual Japanese Fixed Income Sales/Trader in their Fixed Income Sales/Trading Team. The person is expected to sell fixed income products to Japanese institutions and is involved in its trading as well.


Qualifications:

* Currently in financial institutions preferably involved in Fixed Income products or related products
* Series 7&63 is a plus
* BA/BS degree is mandatory
* Self-motivated
* Team player
* Strong communication skills both in Japanese and English is desirable

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Commodity Trader (UK)

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Description:

Koch Nitrogen Company and its affiliates own and invest in nitrogen fertilizer production and storage capacity in North America, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. The company's fertilizer interests manufacture, market and distribute more than 6 million metric tons of nitrogen products annually. Koch Nitrogen Company owns and operates facilities in Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska which produce anhydrous ammonia, UAN and urea. These plants provide fertilizer to customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and the Midwest. Combined, Koch Nitrogen's fertilizer interests can produce about 6 million metric tons of nitrogen fertilizer annually.

Koch Nitrogen Company is currently recruiting for an experienced trader to optimize our fertilizer assets in the UK. The successful individual will develop and manage profitable bulk markets, develop competitive analysis and define strategies to optimize these assets. Additional responsibilities will include:
# Develop strong working relationships with all freight logical parties
# Build competitive analysis, identify the top ports to utilize and leveraging competitive analysis to develop strategic partnerships with customers
# Understand product switching options and communicate what sets the price for our traded product in the UK
# Develop and manage key supply relationships

Requirements Requirements:
# 5+ years of experience in commodity trading
# Ability to speak multiple languages (preferred)Excellent strong analytical and quantitative skills
# Ability to articulate complex concepts and trading strategies
# Results driven
# Bachelors Degree in Business related field

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Prop Trader

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Madison Proprietary Trading Group, LLC, an established equities trading firm based in New York City, seeks to expand its trading desks with motivated and talented traders.

The candidates we are seeking have the following qualities:

• Highly competitive in all aspects of life.
• Focused on achieving financial goals.
• High degree of energy, concentration & attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

As an established proprietary trading firm we offer the following:

• Access to firm capital.
• A structured environment for both new and experienced traders.
• Training and development under the guidance of some of the industry’s top traders.
• Newest technology, state-of-the-art software/screening tools and an experienced support staff.
• Access to both Domestic and International markets.
• Competitive rates and payouts.
Requirements All traders should be series 7 licensed, but we will sponsor qualified candidates.

Depending on experience, an initial capital contribution may or may not be required.

Compensation will be based on profitability; no salary is provided.

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Prop Trader

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Description 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 Boca Raton, FL. We focus on superior communication, systematic organization, consistency, and discipline to expand your trading career.

Licensed trainees will work directly with our Senior Trader 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.
ECHOtrade does not solicit customers or retail accounts. Professional equities and options trading are risky and are not for everybody; see website for full risk disclosure: www.echotradeonline.com/risk-disclosures.php

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Fixed Income Trader

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Vanguard, one of the world's leading financial services companies, seeks an experienced bond trader to assist brokerage clients with the purchase and sale of fixed-income instruments.

As a key member of our Fixed Income Desk you'll field inquiries from existing clients; using web-based tools, software, and contacts with broker/dealers, you'll relay accurate information on pricing and specific bond characteristics. You'll identify bond market bids and offerings, and execute trades for clients as requested. You'll complete all related processing and tracking paperwork within established daily timeframes.

As a liaison to external bond vendors and market broker/dealers, you'll be expected to build successful working relationships that facilitate client trades. You'll work closely with internal colleagues whose clients' portfolios contain fixed-income instruments.

You should have a strong working knowledge of the forces that impact the bond market, and a willingness to increase your knowledge and understanding of fixed-income portfolios and bond market transactions.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
- Series 7 and 63 licenses.
- Two to three years' experience in an investment environment, preferably with fixed income portfolios.
- Solid working knowledge of bond markets, laddering, available instruments and their tax implications, and other related information.
- Excellent communication, organizational and quantitative skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.

Vanguard, a leading financial company, offers a competitive Total Rewards package of cash compensation, benefits, work-life programs, and conveniences. Employment is contingent on a successful drug-screening result, and we maintain a smoke-free work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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Equity Sales Trader: $350-600K

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A fast-growing securities trading firm is seeking several experienced equity sales traders for its office in lower Manhattan.

For sales traders with an established book of business the firm offers an unusually high payout and possible equity participation.

The firm is well-established and has a strong capital base. It trades equities only (both domestic and international) and does business purely on an agency basis.

If desired, compensation can include a draw for an agreed-upon period of time while accounts are shifted over.
Requirements

This is not an entry-level position.

Successful applicants will have an established book of business generating commission volume in excess of $750,000.

Series 7 and 63 required.

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Part-Time Education Intern

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Position Title: Part-Time Trader Education Intern

Location: Chicago. IL

Department: Education

POSITION SUMMARY

· Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Education department, producing materials that support a continual advancement of traders’ skills

· Interact with partners and senior traders, providing individual tutoring on all education materials, including Excel VBA programming

· Work 15-20 hours per week, Monday and Thursday afternoons required

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Collaborate with the Director of Education, creating a curriculum for proprietary courses
* Provide assistance to traders working on course projects
* Carryout administrative duties in the production of courses

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelors degree in a quantitative field (preferred) or student with
quantitative-related coursework
* Experience with Microsoft Excel and VBA
* Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to become comfortable quickly with new programs
* Basic finance and options knowledge
* Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a team environment
* A passion for learning and teaching

ABOUT WOLVERINE

Founded in 1994, Wolverine is a diversified financial institution specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. Wolverine is headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York and San Francisco and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.

CONTACT

To apply, please submit your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].
Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelors degree in a quantitative field (preferred) or student with
quantitative-related coursework
* Experience with Microsoft Excel and VBA (preferred)
* Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to become comfortable quickly with new programs
* Basic finance and options knowledge (preferred, but not required)
* Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a team environment
* A passion for learning and teaching

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Miami Trader: Fixed Income: $70-75K

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Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $70000 to $75000 per year

Dynamic Brokerage firm on Brickell Avenue is looking for an experienced Trader highly skilled in trading Bonds, Corporate Equities, Options, Currencies and Alternative Investments. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively in a very fast-paced environment. The trader will interface with clients providing them with product information and investment strategies as well as maintain daily client accounts. For immediate consideration, please send your résumé to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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 The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a business related field and must be fluent in English and Spanish, Portuguese is a plus. Minimum 3 - 4 years of trade experience is required as is a Series 7.

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Senior Prop Trader: $100-130K

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SENIOR PROPRIETARY TRADER (5304)

Responsibilities:

Responsible for trading energy commodities, options, heat rates, and energy products in various markets (MISO, PJM, NYISO) ranging from intraday through 5 years, depending on assigned book. Perform individual research, deal entry management, and monthly reconciliation. Make markets for asset optimization groups that are responsible for hedging company's nationwide generation portfolio.

Qualifications:

Bachelor???s Degree in Business or Technical field. Post graduate education a plus. Three years of relevant experience required with career progression to include physical scheduling and hourly, cash, and financial trading (dependent on assigned book). High level of math background preferred. Knowledge of multiple trading transaction systems helpful. Must be a disciplined trader, highly organized, and a team player willing to work with individuals across all parts of a diversified regulated/competitive energy corporation. Must be able to bring a track record of profitable trading while abiding by and managing positions within VaR, P&L variance, and stop loss limits commensurate with the authorized position size

Salary:

$100,000 - $130,000 (plus bonus - percentage of book)

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Senior FX Currency Trader

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Description

Employment Type: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt
Division: Commercial
Location: 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL

GENERAL FUNCTION:
Provides foreign exchange pricing and execution to Marketing group. Contributes to the formulation of trading strategies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
# Trading on the foreign exchange market.
# Assists in the establishment of competitive foreign exchange rates in accordance with prevailing market conditions.
# Exercises judgment in the making of timely and accurate trading decisions.
# Informs FX Group of exchange rates and market developments.
# Understanding of all foreign exchange and domestic economic and political developments, which could have an effect on the foreign exchange market or on a future purchase or sale commitment.
# Training foreign exchange traders.
# Oversee FX Loan Portfolio.
# Work with other members of the Trading & Sales group to optimize returns and foster teamwork.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise more junior staff.
Requirements DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
# Trading on the foreign exchange market.
# Assists in the establishment of competitive foreign exchange rates in accordance with prevailing market conditions.
# Exercises judgment in the making of timely and accurate trading decisions.
# Informs FX Group of exchange rates and market developments.
# Understanding of all foreign exchange and domestic economic and political developments, which could have an effect on the foreign exchange market or on a future purchase or sale commitment.
# Training foreign exchange traders.
# Oversee FX Loan Portfolio.
# Work with other members of the Trading & Sales group to optimize returns and foster teamwork.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise more juni
E.O.E., M/F/D/V

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Senior Trader

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Description

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: $30-36K

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There are two ways to go at Simplex: Up. Or Out.
Which way are you going?

Our Company: Simplex Investments is a growing proprietary trading firm that leverages capital, trading intelligence, and superlative technological resources in a dynamic, results-driven atmosphere with a focus on innovation and learning.

The position: We live in an era in which trading has moved from traders in pits communicating with hand signals to severs in racks communicating with lines of code. Traders at Simplex must possess quantitative and analytical skills, thrive under pressure and think fast to execute trades using automated algorithms.

Junior traders will:
· Assist in trade execution using proprietary algorithms
· Research macroeconomic and company-specific news
· Evaluate portfolio risk profiles
· Adjust trading strategies based on market conditions
· Complete the junior trader training program
· Perform additional duties as requested
Requirements Job Requirements: The successful junior trader candidate will possess a number of qualities, including:

· A bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (please include GPA on resume)
· Demonstrated interest in financial markets and trading
· Excellent quantitative and problem-solving skills
· Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· High level of computer literacy
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

Compensation and Benefits: The junior trader position has a base salary of $30,000-$36,000 per year with the potential for a discretionary performance-based bonus. A variety of benefits are offered, including:

· Paid holidays and personal time off
· 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Pre-tax transportation benefit
· Tuition reimbursement

Applying: Please send resume and cover letter (mandatory) to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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Prop Trader

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RBC PROFESSIONAL TRADERS GROUP, (“RPT”) is one of the largest proprietary trading firms in New York City. We are distinguished by our strong work ethic and commitment to building a core group of proprietary traders.

RPT is looking for a select group of individuals who want to learn to trade US Equities in a fast paced environment in our White Plains office. Proprietary traders will have access to firm capital, and benefit in the economies of scale. We have access to advanced trading platforms as well as news services and charting software.

This is not an internship or an Assistant Trader position. All new recruits will start to trade within weeks of passing the firm-sponsored Series 7. Our extensive training program will consist initially of risk management but will quickly advance into technical analysis, hedging techniques, tape reading, and position management. We will have very high expectations and will expect our new traders to hit the ground running.

RBC PROFESSIONAL TRADERS GROUP offers a highly competitive payout structure along with a full benefits package and sponsorship of the required Series 7 license. This is not a salaried position. Initial contribution is not required. Please fax your resume and cover letter to Cullen McMahon at (914) 684-6187 or e-mail your resume and cover letter to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

Please DO NOT call regarding this posting. Email or fax resumes only.

RBC Professional Traders Group is a registered broker dealer and a member of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. Day trading is risky and traders should be able to sustain losses and/or lose their capital and initial contribution, if any. Trading options is not suitable for all investors/traders, options are extremely risky and capital can be lost. Initial contribution, if any, affects rates, payout, and terms of operating agreement.

Requirements • Unyielding ability to be a fast thinker and quick learner
• Strong interest in the US Equity markets
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• High degree of maturity and professionalism
• Self-starting approach, high level of energy and enthusiasm about working in an entrepreneurial environment with significant growth potential
• High degree of creativity and ability to "think outside the box"
• Outstanding attention to detail

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Institutional Sales Trader: $100-150K + bonus

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Description Our clients are some of the largest, most prestigious names on Wall Street, as well as some of the smaller boutique Brokerage Firms and Investment Banks that have been voted "Best Places To Work" on Wall Street.

We have opportunities for experienced sales traders and analysts, both on the equities and fixed income side. Besides being great places to work, industry leading payouts up to 55% are available for the right candidates.

Additional benefits to you include:

* Great research product and platfrom; you'll be able to bring realvalue to your clients
* All travel expenses and lodging expenses covered by the Company.
* Supportive, down to earth, customer focused, no BS environment/corporate culture. Fantastic place to work., Real emphasis on people and personal development. VP of Sales has been in sales, he’s a sales guy
* Opportunity to be a key player in an expansion phase of the company and grow professionally as the company grows.
* The opportunity to pick from a list of approximately 200 clients that currently do business on a soft dollar basis but no one gives them free shows of merchandise or gives them a value added service in order to increase the flow of revenue above the Soft Dollar amount.
* Strong technical sales support; co-calls with Sales Trader when needed.

Requirements Looking For:

1. Experienced Sales Trader with existing book of Buy Side Business.

2. Must be able to create a stream of revenue from his or her existing customers quickly based on existing relationships.

3. Candidate should have contacts at Buy Side Shops even if he or she does not do business with them presently.

4. Ideal candidate could have worked at Jones & Co., Weeden, Jeffries, or the like as a Sales Trader or firms that offered basically Agency Executions.

5. Candidate should feel strongly after polling his or her client’s that a move to your new company will not interfere with the normal flow of business and that the added product list could be a reason for adding to the normal flow of business.

6. Candidate should be able and willing to travel as needed to help introduce Products and salespeople.

7. Ability to introduce Pre-trade, Post-trade and other products and services in conjunction with trading services.

8. Candidate must have a clean U4 and U5.

9. Candidates should have done significant overnight business travel

10. Candidate will not be encumbered by non-compete and will be free to do business with any client.

11. Candidates must have active Series 7 & 63 licenses and any additional licenses would be a plus.

12. Candidates want to be front line sales traders.

13. Self-starter and strong team player.

14. Solid professional and personal work ethic, and highly motivated to succeed.

15. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

In exchange for your track record of success as an institutional sales trader you will receive industry leading commission payouts plus a comprehensive benefits package including 401k. Draws are available as well. Please forward your resume in MS Word format (no zip files please). Our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.

All submissions completely confidential.

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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.Encourage to apply at anytime this posting is up.

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