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Fixed Income Trader

2009-06-27T16:27:00.000-07:00

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Description

Responsible for supporting trading, hedging, financing and operations of the Credit Business within Global Fixed Income.

Day to day functions include trade capture and middle office interface; A successful candidate will also contribute to longer term projects that optimize the transactional flows of the group as well as work on projects supporting the Head of Fixed Income Trading.

Experience with Trade capture systems or trade process flows in highly desirable, as is experience on a sell-side credit trading desk.

Key responsibilities

Use analytical and qualitative tools to optimize the trade booking process

Work closely with other traders to maximize process flows (including hedging and repo)

Take “Last Mile" decision making from various trading functions and liaise with middle office in implementing process upgrades.

Requirements Pelease send all qualified resumes to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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Financial Engineer - Trader

2009-06-27T16:25:00.000-07:00

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Description GEN2

Financial Engineer – Trader

Very large, stable, cutting-edge trading and financial institutions, located in the Chicago Loop area.

The right candidate will be comfortable with developing your own ideas and developing models for profitable trading.

Requirements

Very strong numerical mathematical background and you must have at least a couple of years working experience in the trading industry. C++ programming skills are almost always a must.

Roy Talman and Associates is exclusively seeking superior level technologists (Uber Geeks) for permanent placement in Chicago. Our niche within capital markets is proprietary trading. We have played an integral part in building software development teams in prop trading. Submittals from RTA carry weight of credibility as the vast majority of the hiring managers we work with, we've placed. If you qualify, we will make an extra effort to prepare you for the rigorous interviewing process.

To qualify, you must have extraordinary programming skills; be much faster at solving logic problems than ordinary developers. It is helpful to have experience with systems level programming, having a degree from a Tier 1 University in CS or relevant field.

You can be presented to a given company by only one source. It makes a difference from your point of view who represents you.

Best in class candidates please submit credentials in confidence to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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Entry Level Trader

2009-06-27T16:22:00.000-07:00

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Description

We are looking for fast-thinking and emotionally disciplined individuals for our expanding trading group and training program. These proprietary strategies used are not to be found in trading books or online articles, they have been shown to be successful and are devised in such a way as to minimize potential losses. What you get: intensive training in those strategies, continued mentorship from people who have over 45 years cumulative trading experience, as well as access to outstanding trading software.

Requirements

What is expected of you: motivation, discipline and perseverance. Trading experience is a plus, but not required - we have traders who began fresh out of college. Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward a resume. We ask that you "copy and paste" your resume and cover letter into an e-mail message as plain text, rather than "attaching" these as attached files. (Please do not attach your resume as a separate file.) Compensation: Competitive

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International Institutional Sales Trader

2009-06-27T16:18:00.000-07:00

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Description This position is open as of 6/27/2009.

Int'l Institutional Sales Trader

International Institutional Sales Trader

Join a full service broker/dealer offering a range of products and services tailored to meet the unique needs of international and ethnic clientele. Access
to worldwide markets and ability to execute in nearly 50 currencies; comprehensive equity and fixed income trading platform with multicurrency execution capabilities in over 65 exchanges.

An ideal candidate must have:
~ Minimum Bachelor Degree
~ Minimum of 3 years of institutional sales experience
~ Must have a transferable international book of business with a minimum of $100,000 production
~ Documented established and transferable international institutional client relationships
~ Product knowledge in Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange & Hedge Funds
~ Must have Series 7, 63 ( 55 license a plus)
~ Proven ability to develop and maintain multiple client relationships
~ Working knowledge of both active equity strategies and international markets
~ Highly developed organizational, communication and analytical skills
~ Excellent verbal & written communication skills
~ Bilingual a plus

For your hard work and dedication, you will earn a generous commission with a comprehensive benefit package.

So, if you have the experience listed, please apply today!

Required Skills

Institutional Trade, Series 7 or 55 or 63, Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual funds, Pension funds, Brokerage Firms, Foreign Exchange,Hedge Funds,Bk of Int'l Business

If you are a good fit for the Int'l Institutional Sales Trader position, and have a background that includes:

Institutional Trade, Series 7 or 55 or 63, Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual funds, Pension funds, Brokerage Firms, Foreign Exchange,Hedge Funds,Bk of Int'l Business and you are interested in working the following job types:

Finance, Accounting, Banking

Within the following industries:

Sales - Marketing, Advertising, Computer Software

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

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!
Requirements Institutional Trade, Series 7 or 55 or 63, Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual funds, Pension funds, Brokerage Firms, Foreign Exchange,Hedge Funds,Bk of Int'l Business

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Trader Desktop Support

2009-06-27T16:14:00.000-07:00

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Description

This is a Desktop Support position which will be supporting about 40 Traders. Must have Minimum 1 Year of Desktop support in the TRading INdustry.

Desktop Support:

Responsibilities will consist of:

Managing computers and cases with Dell technicians
Manage inventory
Trouble shooting desktop issues related to messaging, email, trading, charting, blogging, forum administration
Cable management
Monitor arrangement
Manage battery backups
Installing and preparing new trader setups
Home setups for traders

Interpersonal skills required:
Strong verbal and email communication skills
Listening / reading skills when working with traders
Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
Able to manage and prioritize given tasks
Working independently

Requirements

Work experience required:
1 year IT support experience in trading industry

Technical skills required:
Broad technical knowledge of hardware and software
Windows XP in and out
Printers
Desktop PC's
Basic TCP/IP networking
Video cards and Monitors

Education required:
The successful candidate must have formal schooling in Computer Systems.

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Equity Trader

2009-06-27T16:11:00.000-07:00

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Description 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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Commodity Trader

2009-06-27T16:07:00.000-07:00

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Description

Our client, a Full Service Energy Trading Company is looking for a Trader with a background in Refined Products.

If you are detail-oriented and knowledgeable in managing a high volume portfolio with minimal deal entry errors - read on........
Requirements

Utilizing physical and financial tools, the Trader will optimize sales flow and develop a proprietary trading book.

Responsibilities include:

* 3-30 years experiece as a Commodities Trader
* Strong Portfolio of Contacts
* Direct experience in Diesel – Onroad and Offroad, Gas – Conventional and Ethanol or Jet Fuel commodities preferred
* Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
* Performance driven, self motivated and proactive
* Ability to independently function in a fast paced, deadline dependent environment
* Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or Marketing preferred

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Institutional Equity Sales Trader: $100-150K

2009-06-27T16:02:00.000-07:00

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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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Fixed Income Trader

2009-06-21T01:53:00.000-07:00

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Description Employment Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-time

Division: Division Commercial

Job Description: GENERAL FUNCTION: Provide primary and secondary market liquidity to assigned market sector to assist in achieving departmental fee income goals. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Trade fixed income securities in support of Institutional and Retail Sales representatives. * Provide revenue-generating ideas to sales representatives. * Process trades on clearing system. * Maintain working relationships with national and regional brokers and dealers. * Balance, reconcile and manage inventory positions maintained within department policy limits. * File appropriate regulatory reports on timely basis. * Maintain relationships with Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE's) where appropriate. * Provide Public Finance department with market feedback and commentary on rates and conditions. * Provide product training to Institutional and Retail sales executives through formal training sessions and informal daily communication. * Bid municipal securities, which are sold through competitive sale. * Underwrite negotiated securities with superior execution. * Generate fee income through exploitation of market inefficiencies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Requirements KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED: * NASD Series 7, 55, 63 registration required. * Business or Finance Bachelors degree with MBA preferred. * 3 to 5 years related experience.

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Trader, Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO)

2009-06-21T01:47:00.000-07:00

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Description

Requisition Number: 104813

Position Title: Trader, Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO)

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Category: Trading

Relocation: No

Job Description:

Responsible for market making in Fixed income securities, Structured Mortgages/CMO Sector.

Key Accountabilities:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To make markets in Fixed income securities, specifically the CMO mortgage sector
- Provide liquidity where appropriate and achieve/exceed profit target
- Manage risk in accordance with RBC policy
- Provide actionable trade ideas for salespeople to propose to end clients
- Report profit and loss daily, and mark book appropriately
- To be a top "call- in our chosen areas of expertise
- To facilitate new issue process

Managerial Excellence:
- Ensure that employees understand RBC vision, as well as support and reinforce targeted behaviours that contribute to RBC goals.
- Provide focus and clarity in establishing individual goals, driving performance management, supporting career development and rewarding strong performance.
- Leverage the value in unit, department, and enterprise wide teams to develop better solutions and achieve a cross enterprise mindset.
- Accept and successfully execute change while supporting employees through the process, and keeping them focused on business priorities.

Requirements:

- BA, MBA, MA or MS or equivalent
- Solid understanding of financial markets
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- 10+ years experience working in a financial environment
- Minimum 5 years trading CMOs/Structured Products
- Ability to analyse risk
- Good communication skills
- Good team player
- Basic systems knowledge
- Must be Series 7 & 63 certified

Preferred:
- CFA
- Post graduate university training

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Education: BA/BS

Accreditations:

Skills: See Above

We thank all interested candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Trader

2009-06-21T01:44:00.000-07:00

Financial Engineer - Trader

2009-06-21T01:17:00.000-07:00

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Description GEN2

Financial Engineer – Trader

Very large, stable, cutting-edge trading and financial institutions, located in the Chicago Loop area.

The right candidate will be comfortable with developing your own ideas and developing models for profitable trading.
Requirements

Very strong numerical mathematical background and you must have at least a couple of years working experience in the trading industry. C++ programming skills are almost always a must.

Roy Talman and Associates is exclusively seeking superior level technologists (Uber Geeks) for permanent placement in Chicago. Our niche within capital markets is proprietary trading. We have played an integral part in building software development teams in prop trading. Submittals from RTA carry weight of credibility as the vast majority of the hiring managers we work with, we've placed. If you qualify, we will make an extra effort to prepare you for the rigorous interviewing process.

To qualify, you must have extraordinary programming skills; be much faster at solving logic problems than ordinary developers. It is helpful to have experience with systems level programming, having a degree from a Tier 1 University in CS or relevant field.

You can be presented to a given company by only one source. It makes a difference from your point of view who represents you.

Best in class candidates please submit credentials in confidence to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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International Institutional Sales Trader

2009-06-21T01:11:00.000-07:00

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Description This position is open as of 6/20/2009.

Int'l Institutional Sales Trader

International Institutional Sales Trader

Join a full service broker/dealer offering a range of products and services tailored to meet the unique needs of international and ethnic clientele. Access
to worldwide markets and ability to execute in nearly 50 currencies; comprehensive equity and fixed income trading platform with multicurrency execution capabilities in over 65 exchanges.

An ideal candidate must have:
~ Minimum Bachelor Degree
~ Minimum of 3 years of institutional sales experience
~ Must have a transferable international book of business with a minimum of $100,000 production
~ Documented established and transferable international institutional client relationships
~ Product knowledge in Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange & Hedge Funds
~ Must have Series 7, 63 ( 55 license a plus)
~ Proven ability to develop and maintain multiple client relationships
~ Working knowledge of both active equity strategies and international markets
~ Highly developed organizational, communication and analytical skills
~ Excellent verbal & written communication skills
~ Bilingual a plus

For your hard work and dedication, you will earn a generous commission with a comprehensive benefit package.

So, if you have the experience listed, please apply today!

Required Skills

Institutional Trade, Series 7 or 55 or 63, Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual funds, Pension funds, Brokerage Firms, Foreign Exchange,Hedge Funds,Bk of Int'l Business

If you are a good fit for the Int'l Institutional Sales Trader position, and have a background that includes:

Institutional Trade, Series 7 or 55 or 63, Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual funds, Pension funds, Brokerage Firms, Foreign Exchange,Hedge Funds,Bk of Int'l Business and you are interested in working the following job types:

Finance, Accounting, Banking

Within the following industries:

Sales - Marketing, Advertising, Computer Software

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

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!
Requirements Institutional Trade, Series 7 or 55 or 63, Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual funds, Pension funds, Brokerage Firms, Foreign Exchange,Hedge Funds,Bk of Int'l Business

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Fixed Income Trader

2009-06-21T01:06:00.000-07:00

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Description

Responsible for Fixed Income trading for institutional sales accounts.

Major Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the daily activities of the Trading Desk function, including efficient execution of securities transactions, multiple bids and offer processing, and efficient distribution of other trading information to management and staff.

2. Secure information on securities available for purchase from brokers/dealers for distribution to Investment officers

3. Monitor movement of securities markets and trading patterns of securities to ensure proper trade execution and to minimize market impact

4. Responsible for monitoring and reporting of unmatched positions

5. Monitoring and reporting of all compliance responsibilities and issues, related to the Trading Desk function

6. Perform other duties associated with the Fixed Income Trader function, as assigned by management

Requirements

* 4 Year degree in Business, Finance or Economics preferred
* 5-7 Years experience (minimum) in Securities trading
* 3-5 Years experience in a Fixed Income Trader position preferred
* All applicable securities licenses required (i.e. Series 7 and Series 63)
* Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
* Strong interpersonal skills and able to work well within a team environment.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
* Regular and punctual attendance is required

Software:

MS Excel
MS Word
MS Outlook
Bloomberg

Trading Software (MBS Source, TradeWeb, Bondedge, etc)

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Proprietary Trader

2009-06-21T01:03:00.000-07:00

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Description

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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Senior Equity Sales Trader

2009-06-21T00:59:00.000-07:00

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Description

Dawn Taylor Associates, Inc., an executive recruitment firm seeks a Senior Equity Sales Trader with 15+ years of experience and a strong client base for our client, a prestigous Independent Research firm.

The focus of the firm is both Equities and Derivatives products.

Requirements

Position requires 15+ years of experience as a Senior Equity Sales Trader with established accounts.

Outstanding opportunity with base salary and high payout.

For Additional Information
Please send resumes in MS Word format directly to:

Rita Kohn [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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Financial Advisor Associate

2009-06-14T14:43:00.000-07:00

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Description

As a Chase Retail Investment Services Financial Advisor, you will acquire and deepen relationships with clients through comprehensive needs based selling of Investment products within our branch environment. This position requires you to conform to legal and regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with FINRA, SEC, CISG and JPMorgan Chase. You will also be required to demonstrate technical expertise, strong sales results in investments and fiduciary products, and strong interpersonal skills as well as provide exceptional service throughout the sales process.

If you're interested in working in an environment where leadership, excellence, integrity and diversity are among our core principles, then explore the opportunities at JPMorgan Chase. Further information about careers at JPMorgan Chase can be found on our website: www.jpmorganchase.com.

Requirements

* At least two years of financial service sales experience (phone-based sales a plus)
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* FINRA Series 7 and 63 licensing required in addition to meeting and exceeding FINRA continuing education requirements and the appropriate state Group 1 - Life and Variable Annuity License
* Series 65 and/or 66 license preferred
* Acceptable compliance record in prior position(s)
* Investment sales, insurance and financial planning experience required
* Excellent track record from a legal and consummation of sale perspective

JPMorgan Chase offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V

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Commodities Trading Accountant: $50-65K

2009-06-14T14:40:00.000-07:00

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Description Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $50000 to $65000 per year

Leading global commodity company is seeking a Trading Accountant for their newly created position. Responsibilities for the position include:

• Providing Daily Trading Position reports and Profit & Loss reports to the traders
• Initiating cooperation and communications within the company to process improvements
• Streamlining and improving existing processes
• Providing traders with daily hedge orders
• Maintaining efficient and regular inventory accounts
• Enacting trade settlements and cash forecasting
• Sharing knowledge across accounting/business teams

For immediate and confidential consideration, e-mail resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] or call 713-623-4700 x40608

Founded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world's first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates.

Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world's largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements 1)Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 1+ year of relevant experience.
2)Must have 1+ year of "Commodities" Trading Accounting experience.
3) Must have experience interacting with Commodities Traders

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Institutional Equity Sales Trader

2009-06-14T14:36:00.000-07:00

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Description

Institutional Equity Sales Trader

The Firm:

A boutique broker-dealer pending minority status with FINRA, our focus is providing capital markets services to investment managers of all sizes. We offer a fully integrated asset management platform consisting of Equity and Fixed income Sales and trading, Independent equity research sales.

Position Description:

The successful sales trader candidate will possess significant relationships with buy-side clientele. The position requires an individual that is highly motivated by compensation tied directly to production, and demonstrates leadership qualities with a willingness to contribute to the firm’s development and evolution.

Requirements

* 3+ years of experience covering institutional clients, with documented production figures.
* Series 7, 63, and 55 are also required
* Proficiency in electronic trading (Use of trading systems Redi, Thinkorswim and Mixit) and a knowledge of algorithmic trading
* Knowledge of independent research and soft dollars a plus

Skills:

* Presents a professional image
* Networking
* Active listening
* Translating of our platform and services into solutions to prospect’s needs

Compensation & Other:

We offer a competitive commission payout, along with full health benefits with an environment committed to professional growth.

To Apply:

To respond to this opportunity, please go to: https://administaff.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=53237

Administaff is not a staffing agency. In fact, most of our listings presented are great full-time or part-time opportunities with small- to medium-sized companies. By delivering HR services such as recruiting, payroll and training, Administaff can help its clients focus on what they do best. And because we have the inside track to these firms, you'll have a jump on your next career!

Administaff is proud to be recognized: Most Admired Companies, Fortune 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, Fortune 500, Platinum 400 and Forbes.
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International Institutional Sales Trader

2009-06-14T14:32:00.000-07:00

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Description This position is open as of 6/8/2009.

Int'l Institutional Sales Trader

International Institutional Sales Trader

Join a full service broker/dealer offering a range of products and services tailored to meet the unique needs of international and ethnic clientele. Access
to worldwide markets and ability to execute in nearly 50 currencies; comprehensive equity and fixed income trading platform with multicurrency execution capabilities in over 65 exchanges.

An ideal candidate must have:
~ Minimum Bachelor Degree
~ Minimum of 3 years of institutional sales experience
~ Must have a transferable international book of business with a minimum of $100,000 production
~ Documented established and transferable international institutional client relationships
~ Product knowledge in Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange & Hedge Funds
~ Must have Series 7, 63 ( 55 license a plus)
~ Proven ability to develop and maintain multiple client relationships
~ Working knowledge of both active equity strategies and international markets
~ Highly developed organizational, communication and analytical skills
~ Excellent verbal & written communication skills
~ Bilingual a plus

For your hard work and dedication, you will earn a generous commission with a comprehensive benefit package.

So, if you have the experience listed, please apply today!

Required Skills

Institutional Trade, Series 7 or 55 or 63, Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual funds, Pension funds, Brokerage Firms, Foreign Exchange,Hedge Funds,Bk of Int'l Business

If you are a good fit for the Int'l Institutional Sales Trader position, and have a background that includes:

Institutional Trade, Series 7 or 55 or 63, Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual funds, Pension funds, Brokerage Firms, Foreign Exchange,Hedge Funds,Bk of Int'l Business and you are interested in working the following job types:

Finance, Accounting, Banking

Within the following industries:

Sales - Marketing, Advertising, Computer Software

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

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!
Requirements Institutional Trade, Series 7 or 55 or 63, Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual funds, Pension funds, Brokerage Firms, Foreign Exchange,Hedge Funds,Bk of Int'l Business

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Natural Gas Trader

2009-06-14T14:27:00.000-07:00

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Description

Natural Gas Trader

Job Requisition: 1000005916

Deadline to apply: June 24, 2009

Why Work at TVA?

When people pursue a career with a particular company, they look for many different things: challenging and rewarding work, professional growth, a good quality of life, a low cost of living, company benefits and perks. Whatever it is that you’re looking for, you’ll find it at TVA, a world leader in energy technology. TVA offers many benefits to the people of the Tennessee Valley, and we believe we have a lot to offer you, too, as a prospective employee. There’s one thing we can promise for sure—you’ll find challenges and inspiration every day at TVA .

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is TVA's primary representative in negotiating natural gas trades with various natural gas brokers, producers and marketers. The position is responsible for developing and executing the natural gas trading plan for next day through end of month to support TVA's fleet of natural gas fired generation. The Trader remains in contact the market and is expected to understand and anticipate natural gas needs, availability, transportation requirements, constraints, and regulatory changes in order to develop innovative natural gas plans to acquire natural gas at the lowest possible cost. The position is responsible for working closely with Participant Scheduling and the Balancing Authority, and other Commercial Operations & Fuels partners and staff in optimizing TVA's natural gas supply by strategically buying and selling natural gas, at the lowest possible cost to TVA, in the natural gas short term and balance of month markets. This ensures purchase savings and reduces TVA's purchase power costs and generating costs, in order to provide customers with affordable/reliable power, TVA traders plan for and manage the purchase of over $700 million of natural gas annually.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Daily surveys the market to determine availability, price and the expected movements in the market. Must be aware of balances in storage, park and loan on each of several pipelines and determine the risk to the pipeline system (restrictions etc.). The trader integrates and evaluates this information and data from Resource Market Operations, System Planning, Risk management, Office of the General Counsel, and Economic Analysis, Corporate Credit along with the generation needs of TVA's gas fired plants (both combined cycle and if needed combustion turbines) to develop and execute a plan to purchase or sell natural gas on a variety of pipes and numerous counterparties to maximize the return to TVA and ensure the adequacy of natural gas supplies to meet TVA's needs. The trader will have to manage up to and over sixty transactions a day on six pipelines and must enter all transactions into the gas management system to ensure correct scheduling and billing.

In addition to the above, on peak day operations must be able to quickly create and/or modify the plan, develop innovative trades and purchase same day gas to minimize costs to avoid running plants on oil a much higher cost, purchasing power at a much higher cost or in the extreme avoiding power interruptions.

After hours (nights, weekends and holidays) know gas availability, storage, park/loan balances and pipeline restraints by pipeline and, if needed, develop and execute plan to purchase gas needed to avoid running the plants on oil or purchasing power (at much higher cost).

Coordinate with Hourly & Mid-Term Desk, Transmission and Reliability Organization's Participant Scheduling and Balancing Authority to optimize mix of hourly and next day power and Combined Cycle/Combustion Turbine gas purchases to ensure purchase savings, minimize TVA's costs, provide customers affordable/reliable power.

Evaluate net short (or long) position, determine gas need for today and tomorrow; develop natural gas plan for current market conditions.

Determine best economic option (buy, sell, use storage and/or park and loan) to supply natural gas to TVA fleet at the best cost, delivery, reliability and flexibility; ensure TVA remains compliant with all rules and regulations while developing the plan.

Execute plan by determining market conditions and negotiating, evaluating and completing bids and offers from numerous suppliers on each pipe to maximize the return to TVA, minimize delivered cost of power and ensure the reliability of gas supply to the TVA fleet.

Ensure gas is purchased on correct pipes/points/legs; be aware of pipeline limits in order to transport gas to plants at lowest possible cost.

Trading large amounts of natural gas (up to 700,000 MBtu or $5 to $7 million per day), on six pipelines on a real-time basis, simultaneously using electronic trading boards and instant messaging while also trading by telephone and keeping up with changing market conditions.

Identify new gas suppliers/alternative sources; request natural gas supply contracts (NAESB); be primary contact for contract process.

Daily input all transactions in gas management system (GasPro) to ensure proper scheduling, invoice payment, and gas usage at plants.

Help Origination Desk develop strategy, volume/terms, and initiate > 30 day gas requirement Requests for Proposals. Evaluate offers, recommend awards.

Maintain relationship with assigned municipal/cooperative gas distributors; ensure their gas supply and scheduling needs are met.

Performs other functions as assigned to meet organizational objectives and or to maintain procedures/processes.
Requirements

* B. S. Degree in a business related field or the equivalent in education, training and experience.
* At least ten years of progressive experience trading and marketing natural gas.
* A Masters degree in business, finance, economics or related area is desired.
* Incumbent should have an extensive background in marketing, business, financial and/or operations background, and understanding of system requirements of natural gas generating units and pipeline systems.
* Knowledge should include a thorough understanding of natural gas markets, production/operating costs, scheduling, federal, state and TVA regulations, contract law and the terms and conditions governing gas supply contracting, financial instruments specifically related to energy industry, current developments in natural gas industry/infrastructure and risk management principals and strategies.
* Must have ability to respond to ever changing market conditions and quickly develop and execute a strategy and make decisions on how much gas to purchase or sell on multiple pipelines connected to storage fields and multiple plants in a quickly changing environment which may cause a change in strategy.
* Must have ability to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships with other utilities, traders, and marketers..
* Must be pro-active, assertive and persistent in closing deals.
* Will be expected to be on-call at least once every two weeks for an entire week and week-end to ensure that adequate supply of gas is available in case of unexpected runs during after hours or week-ends.

OTHER FACTORS

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. TVA gives hiring preference to qualified U.S. citizens and other protected individuals (green card holders, asylees, etc.) for all job vacancies. Between qualified U.S. citizens and other protected individuals, TVA gives hiring preference to equally qualified born or naturalized U.S. citizens. To claim veterans’ preference for a specific position, appropriate veterans’ documentation must be received by the closing date of the position.

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Fixed Income Trader: $100-125K + Bonus

2009-06-14T14:23:00.000-07:00

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Description

INSTITUTIONAL BROKERAGE FIRM IS IN NEED OF AN EXPERIENCED TRADER TO EXECUTE FIXED INCOME ORDERS FOR THEIR INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE TRADE EXECUTION OF BONDS, TREASURIES, MBS, MUNIS AND REPOS, ACTING AS AN AGENT FOR THEIR CLIENTS. THE FIRM IS A HEAVY USER OF FI ELECTRONIC TRADING INSTRUMENTS. POSITION INVOLVES INTERFACE WITH CLIENTS AS WELL AS MIDDLE OFFICE STAFF.

Requirements

QUALIFIED CANDIDATE MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE EXECUTING FIXED INCOME TRADES WITH EXPERIENCE WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCTS. SERIES 7 AND 63 A MUST ALONG WITH EXPERIENCE WITH ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEMS. EXCELLENT VERBAL COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS ARE A MUST. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR RESUME IN WORD DOCUMENT FORMAT. THE FIRM OFFERS A BASE SALARY BASED ON CURRENT COMPENSATION ALONG WITH A BONUS AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS.

Title is Fixed Income Trader

Position is in NYC post confidential please

Base $100- $125k bonus eligible

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Proprietary Trader

2009-06-14T14:18:00.000-07:00

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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.
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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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Financial Advisor

2009-06-07T15:26:00.000-07:00

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Description

Individuals from a variety of occupational backgrounds including sales people, I.T. professionals, military veterans and corporate managers have found new success at Edward Jones. By becoming an Edward Jones Financial Advisor, you can run your business, determine your compensation, and redefine your future all at the firm ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE magazine's 2009 list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For".

We take a personal approach to business that starts with a face-to-face meeting between a Financial Advisor and an individual investor. As we continue to grow in the United States, and in our Canadian and United Kingdom affiliates, we are looking for individuals who are self-managers, sales-oriented and highly driven.

What leads to success as a Financial Advisor?

Edward Jones believes in doing business the old fashioned way, face to face. When starting out, our Financial Advisors spend most of their time in the communities they serve, making face-to-face contacts in neighborhoods and with businesses, introducing themselves and Edward Jones. They spend time getting to know their clients, their investment needs and their objectives. Then they deliver the appropriate investments and services on an individual and personal basis. A strong sales and/or management background compliments the Edward Jones business model. We frequently find that individuals with a solid sales or management history thrive as Financial Advisors because they understand the commitment and relationship building skills that are crucial to establishing long-term clients.

As an Edward Jones Financial Advisor you will:

* Work autonomously from your own neighborhood office while being supported by an international financial services leader
* Build your business by identifying and cultivating prospective clients
* Help clients to determine financial and investment needs, and utilize sales skills to effectively recommend suitable financial products
* Be trained in financial products to suit a variety of objectives and risk levels
* Enjoy early financial support. We know that building a business takes time. For this reason, you’ll have a compensation package during your first two years including training pay that takes into account your experience and geographic location. You'll also have opportunities to earn new account bonuses and milestone bonuses based on your production while you build your client base.

Requirements Secure your future:

* Earn commissions, bonuses, and incentive travel based on your production
* Receive financial and business development training
* Apply a proven business model
* Have a full-time branch office assistant who manages client service and marketing activities
* Participate in profit sharing
* Have the opportunity to become a partner in the firm
* Work for the company ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE magazine's 2009 "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, and No. 1 for large-sized companies, our 10th year on the prestigious roster.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for the right type of person. The financial gains can be great — but it takes a dedicated individual to capitalize on the potential. Visit the Edward Jones career site now to apply online and read success stories of current Financial Advisors.

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Quantitative Analysis Manager - Risk Management, Energy Industry: $90-130K

2009-06-07T15:20:00.000-07:00

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This position is open as of 6/7/2009.

Quantitative Analysis Manager, Risk Management, Energy Industry, Options, Hedge

Quantitative Analysis Manager - Risk Management

If you are seeking a Quantitative Analysis Manager - Risk Management position with a well established organization...read on!

What you will be doing:
# Develop best risk management governance practices,
# Includes defining, building, & implementing appropriate models & methodologies
# Develop risk models using time-to-expiration Value-at-Risk methodologies
# Validate key valuation models developed by all lines of business
# Monitor trader's compliance with respect to risk policies and limits
# Develop and manage company's risk management systems
# Understanding complex portfolio composition & communicate key business risks
# Manage Quantitative Analysis function including supervising staff of six
# Coach, develop employees, hire & retain professionals w/right distribution of skills
# Provide key insights to decision makers, shaping risk issues for senior mgt
# Enhance effectiveness of trading controls, meet company's target objectives
# Achieve target performance rating for quantitative analysis function
# Model the stochastic properties of commodities futures, forwards and spot prices
# Develop estimation procedure of model parameters
# Determine statistical significance of results
# Implement & enhance Monte Carlo price simulation models & methodologies
# Perform model back testing and portfolio stress-test analyses.
# Assess and report on the effectiveness of hedging strategies.

What you will need:
# Masters degree in Financial Engineering, Mathematical & Computational Finance,
# Physics, Statistics, Mathematics or other quantitative discipline
# Motivated by opportunity to grow w/multi-disciplinary, multi-talented Team
# Excited about the challenges of the cutting-edge commodities trading business
# You rise to the complex tasks presented by constant deal flow
# Tenacity to follow complex controls that ensure smooth deal execution & risk mgt
# Ability to lead, manage workgroups, coach & develop others, think strategically
# Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
# Ability to work as part of a team & independent w/multiple proj & tight deadlines
# Willingness to carry out 'hands on' as well as supervisory tasks
# Knowledge of energy industry and products
# Experience working with options pricing and risk models

What's in it for You:
# Great organization and team
# Well established, secure company
# Exceptional compensation
# Excellent Benefits
# Includes 401K, Tuition and much more

So...if you have a Master's Degree and want to be part of an exciting Risk Management team with a great organization...we want to hear from you.

Required Skills

Quantitative Analysis Manager, Risk Management, Governance, Options Pricing, Risk Models, Monte Carlo Method, Energy Industry

If you are a good fit for the Quantitative Analysis Manager - Risk Management, Energy Industry position, and have a background that includes:

Quantitative Analysis Manager, Risk Management, Governance, Options Pricing, Risk Models, Monte Carlo Method, Energy Industry and you are interested in working the following job types:

Management, Sales, Engineering

Within the following industries:

Energy - Utilities - Gas - Electric, Government - Civil Service, Industrial

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

Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the job in more detail with you!
Requirements Quantitative Analysis Manager, Risk Management, Governance, Options Pricing, Risk Models, Monte Carlo Method, Energy Industry

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