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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Gas Trader (Mid Continent)

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Koch Energy Services LLC is seeking a Mid Continent Gas Trader to join the Wichita team. This position offers the opportunity to build a new business from the ground floor in an organization which promotes a culture of teamwork. The successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of natural gas for Mid Continent plants as well as developing trading business around this physical demand. Included in this activity will be:

# Manage gas supply for Mid Continent plants and develop strategies to optimize cost
# Managing daily product and risk position for the Mid Continent assets
# Maximize and optimize transportation and storage agreements
# Leverage demand points to develop trading optionality
# Understand supply/demand in the Mid Continent market area and the associated price drivers
# Build a 3rd party book utilizing Koch Fertilizer / Flint Hills Resources asset base
# Requirements Must be willing and able to be at his/her desk before 7:00 am
# 2+ years in physical gas marketing/trading role
# Good critical thinking skills
# Able to communicate clearly with internal and external parties
# Good interpersonal skills
# Team player
# Willing to challenge and be challenged
# Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Preferred

# 5+ years in gas marketing/trading role
# Experience in building a start-up business
# Bachelor’s degree business or engineering from an accredited institution

Compensation/Benefits
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to www.kochcareers.com/default.asp?Section=Benefits.

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

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Fixed Income Sales Trader

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Generalist fixed income sales-trader responsible for covering accounts and executing trades on behalf of broker-dealer, investment managers and plan sponsor clients in support of our existing Fixed Income Execution Solutions business. These businesses include transition management, fixed income ETF creation/redemption and execution for Prime Services and other clients.

Requirements:

1. Trading/ Sales experience in or general knowledge of fixed income securities including governments, corporate, MBS, ABS and international bonds.
2. Experience using fixed income trading and analytical tools including Bloomberg, Tradeweb and MarketAxess.
3. Knowledge of fixed income settlement procedures. Previous experience in a middle office environment.
4. Must be able to work in a fast moving team environment and adaptable to changing trading requirements.
5. An understanding and ability to adapt technology solutions to a fixed income trading environment.
6. A general knowledge of current industry regulatory requirements for execution and trade reporting.

Requirements

* Strong Analytical skills
* Ability to comfortably interact with business clients and management
* Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive. Energetic and decisive with high level of integrity
* Able to communicate concepts & ideas both verbally and via documentation
* A relationship builder who can establish trust and credibility across JPMorgan.

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Monday, December 28, 2009

Senior Trader - Long End US Treasury Futures & Cash Bonds

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DRW Trading Group is a proprietary trading organization. Using internally developed methods, models and technology, we trade across a wide range of asset classes both domestically and internationally. All of our trading activity is for our own account, and all of our methods and systems are developed solely for our use. Unlike hedge funds, brokerage firms and banks, DRW has no customers, clients or investors.

Founded in 1992, our mission is to empower a team of exceptional individuals to identify and capture trading opportunities in the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research. With that spirit, DRW has embraced the integration of trading and technology and has devoted extensive time, capital and resources to develop fast, precise and reliable infrastructure and applications. Our technology, along with our commitment and creativity, has greatly enhanced our ability to improve and expand our operations, solve complex problems and capture new opportunities.

DRW is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in New York City and London and employs over 450 people worldwide from many different disciplines and backgrounds.

DRW is currently seeking a Senior Treasury Trader to oversee and undertake daily trading in both futures and cash in long end US treasuries.

Responsibilities

* Identify and capture current opportunities; research and introduce new trading strategies for the long end of the curve
* Communicate daily with the rest of the fixed income team regarding new opportunities and strategies
* Engage in daily trading of on the run cash and futures contracts in the long end of the curve
* Trade long end off the run treasuries
* Carefully manage the curve and delta risk of a long end portfolio
* Assist in the growth and development of junior traders

Requirements

* Minimum of three years experience successfully managing a US Treasury cash and futures flow book
* Previous experience trading a long end treasury book highly preferred
* Must have strong risk management skills and an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the treasury and repo markets
* Bachelor's degree
* Must be proficient in Excel and Bloomberg
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong quantitative skills
* Strong team player
* Demonstrate a flexible working manner
* Strong problem-solving skills essential
* Proven ability to develop creative solutions
* Proven ability to investigate issues within own area of work and pursue goals and objectives until achieved

Culture and Community

DRW is committed to a culture of collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our employees are self-motivated, competitive and intellectually curious. The key to DRW's success lies in an interdisciplinary, team approach that enables us to discover opportunities and solve complexities in the financial markets. We advocate a healthy work-life balance and offer challenging activities and benefits for our team members including:

# Fully stocked game room
# Excellent health, dental and vision insurance
# Poker tournaments
# 401k matching program
# Book club
# Tuition reimbursement
# Charity and volunteer activities
# Guest speakers
# Massages
# Sports teams
# Daily catered breakfast and lunches
# Wine and beer tastings
# Yoga classes

Related Keywords: US Treasury cash bonds, US Treasury futures, Excel, Bloomberg, Long End

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ETF Sales Trader

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Newedge USA LLC is a global brokerage firm with offices in all major financial centers. We are seeking a trader on the ETF desk responsible for both the service and execution of ETFs for institutional clients. The ETF Trader will be responsible for making markets, managing risk, and executing underlying baskets or components.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain customer relationships with dialogue and trading color
• Identify potential customers and develop business and revenue generating relationships
• Keep current on new regulations or policies that affect customer participation in marketed products
• Assist in developing trading ideas

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial services industry
• Minimum 3 years of ETF experience
• Knowledge of ETF product and creation / redemption process
• Knowledge of global financial markets including fixed income and commodities markets
• Knowledge of the systems, procedures and processes used to execute customer orders
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, VBA
• Familiar with different order execution systems
• Strong IT background

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FX Trader - Associate

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Large Investment Bank is seeking a junior trader to support several new initiatives on its Interest Sensitive Trading Desk located in Fairfield/Westchester. Initially, the candidate will serve as a junior trader on the firm's FX trading desk serving both HNW and UHNW clientele.

Responsibilities will include providing liquidity and content to the firm's HNW and UHNW advisors, managing currency risk, executing trades, reconciliation of trade blotters, processing cancel/correct activity and providing general support to the firm's global currency product offerings. In addition, the candidate will work closely with IT to continue building out the firm's global currency trading system.

Requirements

The candidate will have strong analytical skills, course study in economics and/or mathematics and be extremely proficient in Microsoft excel. Series 7 and 63 required. PREVIOUS FX EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. PLEASE DONT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

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Equity, F/I Traders, Research & Brokerage Sales / RMs Needed

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Our client is in the market to entertain conversations with both institutional traders and sales professionals with an established, portable book of business in any of the following areas:

Traders

· Equity traders
· Options Traders
· Fixed Income Traders (global)
· Global equity traders

Research Sales/Relationship Managers

· Third Party Research Sales
· Prime Brokerage Sales
· Minority broker/public and corporate trading & research sales

Our client is an institutional brokerage firm trading in multiple asset classes offering prime brokerage, soft dollar programs, independent research, global equity and fixed income trading as well as electronic trading connectivity. Flat management structure. Firm will provide the infrastructure support and a wide array of products to offer to hedge funds, pension funds, RIAs, mutual funds and family offices.

Requirements Requirements:

* 10 years experience minimum
* Must have tangible portable book of business
* Should excel at relationship management, product knowledge, market knowledge and be able to think creatively in assisting their clients at addressing issues in the redefined institutional brokerage landscape!
* NASD licenses

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Trading Specialist - Junior Trader / Trader Assistant

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Our client, a major international bank located in New York City is seeking a Trading Specialist – Junior Trader / Trade Assistant to join their Strategic Trading Group. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of financial products such as FX, spot, options and interest rates and a strong understanding of the financial markets.

This is a good opportunity to get direct exposure to Traders and a Trading Desk

Major Responsibilities:

* Assist Traders by booking trades and imputing them into the trading systems – transactions include FX, spot, options, interest rates
* Prepare daily / weekly and monthly reports – check daily trades
* Assist with the billing and agreement process
* Calculate brokerage for each trader in the group


Requirements

Job Requirements:

* 1 + years of experience working in an operations department at a bank or brokerage firm
* knowledge of treasury products
* Strong knowledge of the financial markets
* Exceptional MS Suite knowledge
* Excellent communications skills
* Bachelor’s degree required

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Japanese Government Bonds Trader

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DRW Trading Group is a proprietary trading organization. Using internally developed methods, models and technology, we trade across a wide range of asset classes both domestically and internationally. All of our trading activity is for our own account, and all of our methods and systems are developed solely for our use. Unlike hedge funds, brokerage firms and banks, DRW has no customers, clients or investors.

Founded in 1992, our mission is to empower a team of exceptional individuals to identify and capture trading opportunities in the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research. With that spirit, DRW has embraced the integration of trading and technology and has devoted extensive time, capital and resources to develop fast, precise and reliable infrastructure and applications. Our technology, along with our commitment and creativity, has greatly enhanced our ability to improve and expand our operations, solve complex problems and capture new opportunities.

DRW is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in New York City and London and employs over 450 people worldwide from many different disciplines and backgrounds.

This is a great opportunity to join our Asia Trading team as a senior member focused on helping to build an Asian options desk.

Responsibilities:

* Engage in daily trading of JGB options
* Identify and capture opportunities; research and introduce new trading strategies
* Communicate daily with the Asia trading team regarding new opportunities and strategies
* Monitor and manage risk
* Assist in the growth and development of junior traders

Requirements

* Experienced options trader with 5+ years experience in options market making
* Must have proven ability to successfully manage a fixed income options portfolio
* Electronic trading experience is a plus
* Experience trading JGB options or other fixed income options
* Must have strong position management skills
* Must have proven track record of profitable trading and revenue generation
* Must have strong knowledge of risk management controls and practices
* Must have proven ability to effectively use technology, research and market intelligence in day-to-day trading
* Previous experience mentoring junior traders desired
* Must have ability to work during Asian market hours (approximately 4:00pm to 2:00am)
* Excellent oral and written communication skills essential

Related Keywords: JGB, bond options, trading, market making

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Nikkei Options Trader

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DRW Trading Group is a proprietary trading organization. Using internally developed methods, models and technology, we trade across a wide range of asset classes both domestically and internationally. All of our trading activity is for our own account, and all of our methods and systems are developed solely for our use. Unlike hedge funds, brokerage firms and banks, DRW has no customers, clients or investors.

Founded in 1992, our mission is to empower a team of exceptional individuals to identify and capture trading opportunities in the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research. With that spirit, DRW has embraced the integration of trading and technology and has devoted extensive time, capital and resources to develop fast, precise and reliable infrastructure and applications. Our technology, along with our commitment and creativity, has greatly enhanced our ability to improve and expand our operations, solve complex problems and capture new opportunities.

DRW is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in New York City and London and employs over 450 people worldwide from many different disciplines and backgrounds.

This is a great opportunity to join our Asia Trading team as a senior member focused on helping to build an Asian options desk.

Responsibilities:

* Engage in daily trading of Nikkei index options
* Identify and capture opportunities; research and introduce new trading strategies
* Communicate daily with the Asia trading team regarding new opportunities and strategies
* Monitor and manage risk
* Assist in the growth and development of junior traders

Requirements

* Experienced options trader with 5+ years experience in options market making
* Must have proven ability to successfully manage an index options portfolio
* Electronic trading experience is a plus
* Experience trading Nikkei index options or other index options
* Must have strong position management skills
* Must have proven track record of profitable trading and revenue generation
* Must have strong knowledge of risk management controls and practices
* Must have proven ability to effectively use technology, research and market intelligence in day-to-day trading
* Previous experience mentoring junior traders desired
* Must have ability to work during Asian market hours (approximately 4:00pm to 2:00am)
* Excellent oral and written communication skills essential

Related Keywords: nikkei options, trading, index options, market making

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Proprietary Trader

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

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

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

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

http://www.echotradeonline.com/risk-disclosures.php

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Fixed Income Sales Trader

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Newedge USA LLC is a global brokerage firm with offices in all major financial centers. We are seeking a Sales/Trader in our New York City office to provide sales coverage and market other Newedge products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manage all aspects of client relationships
* Value and market fixed income securities
* Create research reports for clients
* Develop trade ideas
* Develop and increase client list
* Work with the entire group to market other Newedge products
* Develop an understanding of all Newedge products to promote cross selling

Requirements

* 5 years experience in fixed income sales, trading and analysis
* Ability to value financial futures, options, and fixed income
* Broad macro economic knowledge
* Proficiency with Bloomberg and Excel
* BA degree or equivalent work experience\

LICENSES:

Series 3, 7 and 63 required.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Mid Continent Gas Trader

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Koch Energy Services LLC is seeking a Mid Continent Gas Trader to join the Wichita team. This position offers the opportunity to build a new business from the ground floor in an organization which promotes a culture of teamwork. The successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of natural gas for Mid Continent plants as well as developing trading business around this physical demand. Included in this activity will be:

# Manage gas supply for Mid Continent plants and develop strategies to optimize cost
# Managing daily product and risk position for the Mid Continent assets
# Maximize and optimize transportation and storage agreements
# Leverage demand points to develop trading optionality
# Understand supply/demand in the Mid Continent market area and the associated price drivers
# Build a 3rd party book utilizing Koch Fertilizer / Flint Hills Resources asset base
# Requirements Must be willing and able to be at his/her desk before 7:00 am
# 2+ years in gas marketing/trading role
# Good critical thinking skills
# Able to communicate clearly with internal and external parties
# Good interpersonal skills
# Team player
# Willing to challenge and be challenged
# Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Preferred
# 5+ years in gas marketing/trading role
# Experience in building a start-up business
# Bachelor’s degree business or engineering from an accredited institution

Compensation/Benefits
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to www.kochcareers.com/default.asp?Section=Benefits .

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

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Senior Trader - Long End US Treasury Futures & Cash Bonds

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DRW Trading Group is a proprietary trading organization. Using internally developed methods, models and technology, we trade across a wide range of asset classes both domestically and internationally. All of our trading activity is for our own account, and all of our methods and systems are developed solely for our use. Unlike hedge funds, brokerage firms and banks, DRW has no customers, clients or investors.

Founded in 1992, our mission is to empower a team of exceptional individuals to identify and capture trading opportunities in the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research. With that spirit, DRW has embraced the integration of trading and technology and has devoted extensive time, capital and resources to develop fast, precise and reliable infrastructure and applications. Our technology, along with our commitment and creativity, has greatly enhanced our ability to improve and expand our operations, solve complex problems and capture new opportunities.

DRW is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in New York City and London and employs over 450 people worldwide from many different disciplines and backgrounds.

DRW is currently seeking a Senior Treasury Trader to oversee and undertake daily trading in both futures and cash in long end US treasuries.

Responsibilities

* Identify and capture current opportunities; research and introduce new trading strategies for the long end of the curve
* Communicate daily with the rest of the fixed income team regarding new opportunities and strategies
* Engage in daily trading of on the run cash and futures contracts in the long end of the curve
* Trade long end off the run treasuries
* Carefully manage the curve and delta risk of a long end portfolio
* Assist in the growth and development of junior traders

Requirements

* Minimum of three years experience successfully managing a US Treasury cash and futures flow book
* Previous experience trading a long end treasury book highly preferred
* Must have strong risk management skills and an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the treasury and repo markets
* Bachelor's degree
* Must be proficient in Excel and Bloomberg
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Strong quantitative skills
* Strong team player
* Demonstrate a flexible working manner
* Strong problem-solving skills essential
* Proven ability to develop creative solutions
* Proven ability to investigate issues within own area of work and pursue goals and objectives until achieved

Culture and Community

DRW is committed to a culture of collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our employees are self-motivated, competitive and intellectually curious. The key to DRW's success lies in an interdisciplinary, team approach that enables us to discover opportunities and solve complexities in the financial markets. We advocate a healthy work-life balance and offer challenging activities and benefits for our team members including:

# Fully stocked game room
# Excellent health, dental and vision insurance
# Poker tournaments
# 401k matching program
# Book club
# Tuition reimbursement
# Charity and volunteer activities
# Guest speakers
# Massages
# Sports teams
# Daily catered breakfast and lunches
# Wine and beer tastings
# Yoga classes

Related Keywords: US Treasury cash bonds, US Treasury futures, Excel, Bloomberg, Long End

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

ETF Sales Trader

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Newedge USA LLC is a global brokerage firm with offices in all major financial centers. We are seeking a trader on the ETF desk responsible for both the service and execution of ETFs for institutional clients. The ETF Trader will be responsible for making markets, managing risk, and executing underlying baskets or components.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain customer relationships with dialogue and trading color
• Identify potential customers and develop business and revenue generating relationships
• Keep current on new regulations or policies that affect customer participation in marketed products
• Assist in developing trading ideas

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in financial services industry
• Minimum 3 years of ETF experience
• Knowledge of ETF product and creation / redemption process
• Knowledge of global financial markets including fixed income and commodities markets
• Knowledge of the systems, procedures and processes used to execute customer orders
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, VBA
• Familiar with different order execution systems
• Strong IT background

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FX Trader - Associate

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Large Investment Bank is seeking a junior trader to support several new initiatives on its Interest Sensitive Trading Desk located in Fairfield/Westchester. Initially, the candidate will serve as a junior trader on the firm's FX trading desk serving both HNW and UHNW clientele.

Responsibilities will include providing liquidity and content to the firm's HNW and UHNW advisors, managing currency risk, executing trades, reconciliation of trade blotters, processing cancel/correct activity and providing general support to the firm's global currency product offerings. In addition, the candidate will work closely with IT to continue building out the firm's global currency trading system.

Requirements

The candidate will have strong analytical skills, course study in economics and/or mathematics and be extremely proficient in Microsoft excel. Series 7 and 63 required. PREVIOUS FX EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. PLEASE DONT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

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Equity, F/I Traders, Research and Brokerage Sales/RMs Needed

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Our client is in the market to entertain conversations with both institutional traders and sales professionals with an established, portable book of business in any of the following areas:

Traders

· Equity traders
· Options Traders
· Fixed Income Traders (global)
· Global equity traders

Research Sales/Relationship Managers

· Third Party Research Sales
· Prime Brokerage Sales
· Minority broker/public and corporate trading & research sales

Our client is an institutional brokerage firm trading in multiple asset classes offering prime brokerage, soft dollar programs, independent research, global equity and fixed income trading as well as electronic trading connectivity. Flat management structure. Firm will provide the infrastructure support and a wide array of products to offer to hedge funds, pension funds, RIAs, mutual funds and family offices.

Requirements:

* 10 years experience minimum
* Must have tangible portable book of business
* Should excel at relationship management, product knowledge, market knowledge and be able to think creatively in assisting their clients at addressing issues in the redefined institutional brokerage landscape!
* NASD licenses

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Japanese Government Bonds Trader

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DRW Trading Group is a proprietary trading organization. Using internally developed methods, models and technology, we trade across a wide range of asset classes both domestically and internationally. All of our trading activity is for our own account, and all of our methods and systems are developed solely for our use. Unlike hedge funds, brokerage firms and banks, DRW has no customers, clients or investors.

Founded in 1992, our mission is to empower a team of exceptional individuals to identify and capture trading opportunities in the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research. With that spirit, DRW has embraced the integration of trading and technology and has devoted extensive time, capital and resources to develop fast, precise and reliable infrastructure and applications. Our technology, along with our commitment and creativity, has greatly enhanced our ability to improve and expand our operations, solve complex problems and capture new opportunities.

DRW is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in New York City and London and employs over 450 people worldwide from many different disciplines and backgrounds.

This is a great opportunity to join our Asia Trading team as a senior member focused on helping to build an Asian options desk.

Responsibilities:

* Engage in daily trading of JGB options
* Identify and capture opportunities; research and introduce new trading strategies
* Communicate daily with the Asia trading team regarding new opportunities and strategies
* Monitor and manage risk
* Assist in the growth and development of junior traders

Requirements

* Experienced options trader with 5+ years experience in options market making
* Must have proven ability to successfully manage a fixed income options portfolio
* Electronic trading experience is a plus
* Experience trading JGB options or other fixed income options
* Must have strong position management skills
* Must have proven track record of profitable trading and revenue generation
* Must have strong knowledge of risk management controls and practices
* Must have proven ability to effectively use technology, research and market intelligence in day-to-day trading
* Previous experience mentoring junior traders desired
* Must have ability to work during Asian market hours (approximately 4:00pm to 2:00am)
* Excellent oral and written communication skills essential

Related Keywords: JGB, bond options, trading, market making

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Nikkei Options Trader

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About DRW Trading Group:

DRW Trading Group is a proprietary trading organization. Using internally developed methods, models and technology, we trade across a wide range of asset classes both domestically and internationally. All of our trading activity is for our own account, and all of our methods and systems are developed solely for our use. Unlike hedge funds, brokerage firms and banks, DRW has no customers, clients or investors.

Founded in 1992, our mission is to empower a team of exceptional individuals to identify and capture trading opportunities in the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research. With that spirit, DRW has embraced the integration of trading and technology and has devoted extensive time, capital and resources to develop fast, precise and reliable infrastructure and applications. Our technology, along with our commitment and creativity, has greatly enhanced our ability to improve and expand our operations, solve complex problems and capture new opportunities.

DRW is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in New York City and London and employs over 450 people worldwide from many different disciplines and backgrounds.

This is a great opportunity to join our Asia Trading team as a senior member focused on helping to build an Asian options desk.

Responsibilities:

* Engage in daily trading of Nikkei index options
* Identify and capture opportunities; research and introduce new trading strategies
* Communicate daily with the Asia trading team regarding new opportunities and strategies
* Monitor and manage risk
* Assist in the growth and development of junior traders

Requirements

* Experienced options trader with 5+ years experience in options market making
* Must have proven ability to successfully manage an index options portfolio
* Electronic trading experience is a plus
* Experience trading Nikkei index options or other index options
* Must have strong position management skills
* Must have proven track record of profitable trading and revenue generation
* Must have strong knowledge of risk management controls and practices
* Must have proven ability to effectively use technology, research and market intelligence in day-to-day trading
* Previous experience mentoring junior traders desired
* Must have ability to work during Asian market hours (approximately 4:00pm to 2:00am)
* Excellent oral and written communication skills essential

Related Keywords: nikkei options, trading, index options, market making

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Bond Trader, Fixed Income Trader

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Muni, Corporate and Mortgage Bond Traders needed

Advisors Asset Management, a broker/dealer, member NASD, SIPC and registered investment advisor, provides a comprehensive investment resource designed to provide financial professionals with efficient access to the financial markets. Seeking a high energy, enthusiastic and seasoned Municipal, Corporate and Mortgage Bond Traders in Charlotte, North Carolina, with at least 5-7 years of retail trading experience.

Candidate must possess the ability to create order flow for retail distribution and Tier 3 and 4 Middle Market accounts. Strong communication and computer skills are required and familiarity with 3rd party Electronic trading platforms and Bloomberg a must. \

Competitive base salary, quarterly bonus and benefits package offered.

Requirements Required Licenses: Series 7, 63

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Prop Equity Trader

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

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

Requirements

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

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

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

C#, .NET, Developer

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.NET Developer, C# Developer

Description

The Global OMS Team is seeking a developer to design and implement Equities Order Management Systems in C#/.NET and C++. Responsibilities include C# WPF GUI development and the creation of a GUI framework supporting “pluggable" components. Development will also entail integration of back-end SOA components in C#, C++, and some Java. Candidate should have experience in Equities Trading Systems with an understanding of Program Trading, DMA and Cash process flows. The candidate will be working directly with development managers, front-office Traders, Sales Teams and Product Development.

Accountabilities

· Collaborate with Product Development Team to build front-end workspaces in line with business requirements
· Creating POC applications to demonstrate usability and aesthetics to the front-office
· Assist in design and architecture of GUI frameworks
· Develop components to replicate functionality of legacy OMS applications including blotters, grids, order tickets and consoles
· Develop pluggable components that can be dynamically integrated into the GUI framework
· Implement re-usable SOA components and assist with documentation of interfaces to extend components to the development team

Requirements

· Extensive knowledge of C# w/WPF, ADO, XML, MS EntLib-CAB-Unity Libraries
· Development experience with C++ and Java
· Experience with of SOA best practices and concepts
· Exposure to messaging, web-services and XML libraries
· Database experience (Sybase, SQL-Server)
· Experience with Infragistics and Aleri a plus
· Multi-threading and asynchronous messaging workflows

Keith M'Sadoques, CTS

Managing Partner

ACT Consulting

453 North Main Street #234

Southington, CT 06489

860-426-8650 phone

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Requirements .NET Developer, C# Developer

Description

The Global OMS Team is seeking a developer to design and implement Equities Order Management Systems in C#/.NET and C++. Responsibilities include C# WPF GUI development and the creation of a GUI framework supporting “pluggable" components. Development will also entail integration of back-end SOA components in C#, C++, and some Java. Candidate should have experience in Equities Trading Systems with an understanding of Program Trading, DMA and Cash process flows. The candidate will be working directly with development managers, front-office Traders, Sales Teams and Product Development.

Accountabilities

· Collaborate with Product Development Team to build front-end workspaces in line with business requirements
· Creating POC applications to demonstrate usability and aesthetics to the front-office
· Assist in design and architecture of GUI frameworks
· Develop components to replicate functionality of legacy OMS applications including blotters, grids, order tickets and consoles
· Develop pluggable components that can be dynamically integrated into the GUI framework
· Implement re-usable SOA components and assist with documentation of interfaces to extend components to the development team

Requirements

· Extensive knowledge of C# w/WPF, ADO, XML, MS EntLib-CAB-Unity Libraries
· Development experience with C++ and Java
· Experience with of SOA best practices and concepts
· Exposure to messaging, web-services and XML libraries
· Database experience (Sybase, SQL-Server)
· Experience with Infragistics and Aleri a plus
· Multi-threading and asynchronous messaging workflows

Keith M'Sadoques, CTS

Managing Partner

ACT Consulting

453 North Main Street #234

Southington, CT 06489

860-426-8650 phone

860-371-2177 fax

860-919-5420 mobile

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Java /C# Developer

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We looking for a versatile Java/C# developer whose role will be distributed across all phases of the software development lifecycle.

The candidate will be part of the Rates Technology team which provides all technology solutions to trading desk. We are looking for a candidate who can work with traders to identify and assess business requirements. These requirements can be complex analytical calculations which the candidate will be required to model, or work with quants to get them integrated into banks core analytics library. The candidate then will then be expected to design and develop generic and flexible solutions for Rates which could also be re-used by other trading desks if required.

Requirements Key Skills

* Excellent problem solving/investigation abilities
* Excellent Communication skills (will be required to face off against traders/front office users)
* Ability to translate user requirements into working code.

Technical Skills

* Solid server side Java design and implementation experience.
* Database design (ideally Oracle)
* C# GUI experience

Pluses

* Spring
* C++
* Knowledge of Fixed Income and FX products.
* Scripting abilities- Shell or Perl

Junior candidates who do not have all the required technical skills should still apply if working in a challenging and dynamic role appeals, as the opportunity to learn these skills will be provided.

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Financial Advisor - Financial Sales

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National Securities Corporation is an international full service independent brokerage firm with a diverse base of retail and institutional clients. National Securities was founded in 1947 with the goal of providing a full suite of financial products and services to its registered representatives and clients. National Securities and its subsidiaries are headquartered in New York City and Seattle and have a multitude of domestic and international offices that provide a broad range of securities brokerage, financial planning, and investment services, as well as corporate finance and investment banking services to corporations and businesses. In addition through National Insurance registered representatives have access to a full line of insurance products.

National Securities’ reps are primarily independent contractors who operate their business with freedom and flexibility in advising their clients. This Independent platform that the company provides to the brokers allows them to better serve their clients and themselves.

National Securities has partnered with National Financial Services LLC, Member NYSE/SIPC, a Fidelity Investments ® company and Penson Financial Services to clear its securities and provide robust service in the ever changing technological marketplace. National Financial is a premier clearing firm and provides National Securities, its registered representatives and their clients with first class financial products and services.

We are seeking individuals with a strong internal drive, and have the ability to think strategically, and logically. You must be highly competitive, goal-driven, and inclined to take risks. You must have strong interpersonal skills, high energy, and take personal responsibility for your work. We work in an energetic setting. Our sales executives are here to make money, and many of them earn over $100K per year with our TOP producers earning over $250K. Are you up for the challenge?

We are a great company who pride ourselves on our passion for success. We are the best because we are fast and we get results.

Our employees are known for their can-do attitude and consistent results. We are also accountable and committed to the highest degree of excellence in customer service and satisfaction. We have created an open culture of communication that allows us to build long-term and effective relationships both inside the company and with our clients.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

* 1-3 years Business-to-Business telesales experience preferred
* Demonstrate assertiveness and persuasiveness
* Must be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced atmosphere
* Must be motivated to excel, with an open mind to change
* Must be willing to adapt to our sales process and style, not taking “no" as a viable answer
* Excellent attention to detail

Work along some of the most talented and successful advisors and stockbrokers in the industry.

Also Series 7 and 63 paid training and sponsorship.

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Municipal Trader

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Large investment banking firm seeks a Municipal Trader for its Northern NYC suburb location.

Requirements

Candidates for this position must have at least 2 years prior experience within a Tax Exempt Fixed Income Product. A compelling interest in the financial markets and excellent credit and analytical skills are required. The candidate is expected to collaborate with the businesses - Sales, Trading, Strategy and Municipal Finance. This fast-paced and intense environment requires an aptitude for analyzing and interpreting complex information from multiple sources in a timely manner.

Duties Include:
• Managing a book of odd-lot inventory consisting of several hundred positions
• Providing liquidity and appropriate markets to the retail sales force
• Partner with the municipal desk's sales team to market positions and ideas related to trade opportunities
• Interact and respond to Financial Advisor community in order to facilitate business
• Must be able to respond to directives as it relates to inventory and pricing of product

Skills Required:

• Outstanding attention to detail, highly organized, and extremely proactive
• Must be a service oriented, team-player eager to assist colleagues and members of the department at all levels
• Self-motivated, innovative, hard working individual, who can handle changing priorities and multiple tasks in a timely fashion
• Technology friendly with the ability to understand and enhance existing systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Diligent and meticulous individual with the ability to “think outside the box"
• Must be service oriented and a team player with the ability to work outside ones comfort zone
• Strong time management/prioritization skills and solid judgment
• Series 7 and 63
Working knowledge of Bloomberg, and familiarity with the ratings agencies

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Experienced Options Trader - Chicago

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PEAK6 Investments, established in 1997, is a leading financial institution in Chicago with a demonstrated track record of success in proprietary trading. Specializing in inventory and risk management, PEAK6 Investments employs state of the art technology and proprietary tools and is thoroughly committed to building the next generation of automated trading systems and businesses. PEAK6 is constantly expanding its commercial focus to include leading-edge initiatives in the hedge fund, online media, retail options brokerage and institutional trading segments. Voted “Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For,” four of the last five years, PEAK6 Investments offers: competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a great benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid vacation, sickness and disability benefits, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, along with a casual work environment and dress code and the occasional yoga class. PEAK6 currently employs more than 350 professionals and is rapidly growing in scope, complexity and depth of operation.

PEAK6 is currently seeking experienced options traders to join our Chicago-based team. Ideal candidates will have outstanding theoretical and practical knowledge of trading listed equity options combined with the willingness to learn and the ability to educate. The anticipated start date for this class of newly hired traders is expected to begin in February 2010.

Job Requirements:

# Two or more years of trading listed equity options

# Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University

# Excellent attention to detail

# Highest ethical standards

# Exceptional computer proficiency

# Team oriented

Requirements See Job Description

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Taxable Preferred Trader

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Global Investment Banking Firm seeks Fixed Income Trader to trade taxable preferred securities. The position is located in Westchester/Fairfield.
Requirements

Candidates for this position must have at least 3 years credible experience within fixed income trading, with the primary focus on the credit markets, specifically taxable preferred securities. The skill and desire to analyze fixed income credit markets in the context of changing macroeconomic and industry conditions in order to generate value added investment ideas for fixed income should also be present. A fast-paced and intense environment requires an aptitude for analyzing and interpreting complex information from multiple sources in a timely manner.

Duties include:

* Must possess strong trading skills, be proficient in, and understand the dynamics of the fixed income credit markets and its various products.
* Deliver quality investment ideas and market strategy to Senior Management, Sales Team and HNW Salespeople. Ensure best execution, liaising with internal traders and outside counterparties.
* Timely and accurate execution of fixed income trades, including, with a main focus on but not limited to, taxable straight preferred securities.
* Daily management of risk with full accountability for both risk and P&L within personal book.
* Ability to hedge risk using treasuries, swaps and various other methods.
* Development of the business through communication, cooperation and support of Sales Team and Senior Management, who are responsible for fostering, maintaining, and prospecting client relationships.
* Act in accordance with all the relevant legal and regulatory requirements; identify and report issues and risks, including any compliance or suitability issues.
* Work with Controllers/Value Review on mark-to-market positions.
* Determine / Analyze any system breaks and reconcile with operations.

Skills

* Outstanding attention to detail and follow-up
* Must be a service oriented, team-player eager to assist colleagues and members of the department at all levels
* Self-motivated, innovative, hard working individual, who can handle changing priorities and multiple tasks in a timely fashion
* Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to forge and maintain relationships
* Diligent and meticulous individual with the ability to “think outside the box"
* Strong time management/prioritization skills and solid judgment
* Series 7 & 63 required

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Prop Trader

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Soldier Capital, LLC, an established equities trading firm, is seeking to expand its proprietary trading division in San Ramon, CA. We are seeking experienced, motivated traders with proven track records.

The candidates we are seeking should 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
* Research and custom built proprietary trading technology
* 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

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

London Financial Services Vacanices Rose 15%, McKinley Says

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The number of new job vacancies rose to 4,347 from 3,780 in the year-earlier period, U.K. recruitment consultant Morgan McKinley said in a statement today. The number of people seeking new jobs climbed 7 percent, the fourth consecutive monthly advance, the survey showed.

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Retail Fixed Income Trader

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Make the Right Move and join a winning team! Build your career with us. HSBC - North America is a part of HSBC Group, one of the largest banking and financial service organizations in the world. Our domestic strength and extensive global network provides our employees with the best of both worlds - the friendliness of a local organization and the resources of a worldwide network - for diverse experiences and challenging career opportunities. This position processes all municipal, government, corporate and syndicate bond trades for retail fixed income accounts. Maintain municipal bond inventory and mark to market, as well as underwriting commitments of municipals. Provide daily market updates, offerings and source bonds. Work with Financial Advisors to introduce portfolio bond tool on BondCenter HSBCnet. Execute trades of treasuries, agencies and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), as well as treasury auction orders, and trade execution of commercial paper and brokered certificates of deposit. Qualify Financial Advisors to sell CMOs. Provide daily updates to market and new issue agencies and all secondary offerings. Confirm management information system revenue. Execute secondary trading for corporate and sovereign bonds. Maintain responsibility for Direct Access Notes Programs and preferred equity trust new issues. Complete syndicate trading, including equity initial public offerings (IPOs), equity add-ons, closed-end funds and product information and communications. Maintain responsibility for all orders related to syndicate activities Complete other responsibilities, as assigned. Ensure compliance, operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC or regulatory standards and policies; and optimize relations with regulators by addressing any issues. Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the HSBC brand. Maintain HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, related field or equivalent experience
* Minimum of five years proven and progressive retail fixed income sales experience or equivalent
* Series 3, 7 and 63 licenses; series 9, 10 and 24 licenses preferred
* Strong communications, interpersonal, sales, planning, organizational, influencing and negotiations skills
* Knowledge of retail fixed income product sales, compliance, the market and Company products and services
* Ability to understand and mange complex and diverse instruments

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Fixed Income Trader

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* Active participant in the fixed income markets for trade execution.
* Develop and maintain data on taxable products based on current and historical trading.
* Identify new ideas to the Fixed Income and Trading Manager and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager and offer advice on the relative value of securities in the primary and secondary markets.
* Publish reports as needed.
* Be available as the expert for responding to questions from colleagues; including written reports.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree
* Five years of experience trading taxable fixed income securities.
* Three years experience in Bloomberg, Excel, Word.

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

MSSB Market - Municipal Oddlot Trader

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Position Category: Fixed Income Sales & Trading

Position Title: MSSB - Markets - Municipal Oddlot Trader

Job Level: Associate

Location: USA - NY - Purchase

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

Position Description:
Candidates for this position must have at least 2 years prior experience within a Tax Exempt Fixed Income Product. A compelling interest in the financial markets and excellent credit and analytical skills are required. The candidate is expected to collaborate with the businesses - Sales, Trading, Strategy and Municipal Finance. This fast-paced and intense environment requires an aptitude for analyzing and interpreting complex information from multiple sources in a timely manner.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, a global leader in wealth management, provides access to a wide range of products and services to individuals, businesses and institutions, including brokerage and investment advisory services, financial and wealth planning, credit and lending, cash management, annuities and insurance, retirement and trust. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Capital Markets is a global leader in Fixed Income products, providing individuals, corporations, and governments around the world with a wide range of services.

Duties include:
# Managing a book of odd-lot inventory consisting of several hundred positions
# Providing liquidity and appropriate markets to the MSSB retail sales force
# Partner with the municipal desk's sales team to market positions and ideas related to trade opportunities
# Interact and respond to Financial Advisor community in order to facilitate business
# Must be able to respond to directives as it relates to inventory and pricing of product

Skills Required:
# Outstanding attention to detail, highly organized, and extremely proactive
# Must be a service oriented, team-player eager to assist colleagues and members of the department at all levels
# Self-motivated, innovative, hard working individual, who can handle changing priorities and multiple tasks in a timely fashion
# Technology friendly with the ability to understand and enhance existing systems
# Excellent verbal and written communication skills
# Diligent and meticulous individual with the ability to “think outside the box”
# Must be service oriented and a team player with the ability to work outside ones comfort zone
# Strong time management/prioritization skills and solid judgment
# Series 7 and 63
# Working knowledge of Bloomberg, and familiarity with the ratings agencies

Skills Desired:
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Proprietary Trader

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We are a proprietary trading group looking for a talented individual to join us on our trading team. Traders are given the tools that they need to have the best chance possible to be successful at our firm. Our management is approachable and available for direction and/or support.

We offer the following trading platforms:

* DAS Trader Pro
* Light Speed
* Sterling

Trainees will be taught proprietary methodologies and strategies with continuous feedback from our staff. Our hands-on approach to train new traders is distinctive from the other firms in our trading community.

ProTrade Securities, LLC. is based out of New York with locations to trade from in Boca Raton, FL and West Palm Beach, FL.

Requirements

The candidates we are seeking should have the following qualities:

* Highly motivated
* Focused on achieving financial goals with significant growth potential
* High degree of energy, concentration and attention to detail
* Strong work ethic and professional conduct

Day trading is risky and traders should be able to sustain losses and/or lose their capital and contributions, if any, are subject to loss. Equity trading is not suitable for all investors/traders, equity trading is extremely risky and capital can be lost. Initial contribution, if any, affect rates, payout, and terms of agreement.

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Trader Assistant

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*No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

*Preferably recent college graduates or upcoming graduates.

Job Qualifications:

We are a rapidly growing proprietary trading firm, lovated in downtown Chicago. We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Trading Assistant. This position will provide a great opportunity to learn option theory, market making and the business of options management and trading. Applicants should possess strong quantitative and communication skills, and be interested in a challenging, fast paced environment, where performance is rewarded. No prior knowledge of financial markets is necessary but applicants should have a strong desire to work in the proprietary trading industry. A business related degree is preferred and exposure to the financial field is a plus.

Requirements

Job Description:

Daily responsibilities of beginning trading assistants include clerical duties combined with continuous hands-on training. This training includes learning Belvedere's systems along with education in interest rates, option valuation, hedging, and portfolio analysis. The clerical duties include position management, trade checking, order execution, and trade reconciliation. As trading assistant’s knowledge and capabilities grow they will continually be given more responsibilities. A Trader Assistant is an apprenticeship in becoming a trader.

Please do not call about this position. Apply if interested and we will follow-up with you.

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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 Requirements • Bachelors Degree WE DO NOT SPONSOR H1-B WORK VISAS. For further information, please visit our website at: http://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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Financial Analyst / Assistant Trader $15-20/hr

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Accounting Now is seeking an Financial Analyst/Assistant Trader for a client in Reston, VA. This is a temp to hire opportunity that can start immediately for the right individual. Qualified candidates should call the Reston office at 703-796-0333 and reference the Assistant Trader position. Resumes can also be submitted via email to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

The Financial Analyst/Trader must have previous experience trading in commodities and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Statistics from a recognized business school.

The Assistant Trader will be responsible for:

* Actively monitoring economic news and incoming alerts relative the market
* Identifying market directions and preparing BUY or SALE order tickets
* Advising the trader on appropriate action and making recommendations

Additional Requirements:

* Years of Financial Forecasting, Trend Analysis and Charts Pattern Management and experience trading in commodities
* BA in Finance or Statistics from either an IVY League School or Large Accredited School
* Candidate must be Achievement Motivated, excellent planner and effective communicator
* Willingness to work in a temp to hire position

Requirements

The Assistant Trader must have:

* 3-5 Years of Financial Forecasting, Trend Analysis and Charts Pattern Management
* BA in Finance or Statistics from either an IVY League School or Large Accredited School
* Candidate must be Achievement Motivated, excellent planner and effective communicator

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity.

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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 firm’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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Madison Proprietary Trading Group, LLC is a registered broker dealer and a member of the NASDAQ OMX PHLX. Day trading is risky and traders should be able to sustain losses and/or lose their capital and initial contribution, if any as outlined in trading criteria agreement. 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.

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Triton Trading, LLC, an established equities trading firm based in New Jersey, is seeking to expand its proprietary trading division in Florham Park, New Jersey. We are seeking experienced and motivated traders with proven track records.

The candidates we are seeking should 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:

o Access to firm capital
o Research and custom built proprietary trading technology
o Training and development under the guidance of some of the industry’s top traders.
o Newest technology, state-of-the-art software/screening tools and an experienced support staff
o Access to both Domestic and International markets
o Competitive rates and payouts

Requirements

* All traders should be series 7 licensed, but we will sponsor qualified candidates.
* Initial capital contribution may be required.
* Compensation will be based on profitability: No Salary

http://www.tradetriton.com/

Triton Trading is an affiliate of Madison Proprietary Trading Group LLC which is a registered broker dealer and a member of the NASDAQ OMX PHLX. Day trading is risky and traders should be able to sustain losses and/or lose their capital and contributions, if any, are subject to loss. 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.

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