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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Assistant Trader; $23-25 / hour

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Assistant Trader

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Review the set-up of new accounts in the appropriate systems along with any client restrictions. Review and resolve discrepancies in portfolio holdings. Review and resolve discrepancies between orders and execution. Follow up and settle step out trades. Maintain real-time model performance on Market Q. Update and reconcile model based trading platforms.

Requirements Assistant Trader

Rebalance Managed Accounts for assigned sponsors. Generate, coordinate and execute proposed trades. Verify trade execution and allocation. Prepare and electronically distribute various control reports. Reconcile all cash using exception reporting in APL through all sponsor platforms. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Advanced computer skills

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Financial Analyst / Assistant Trader

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Assistant Trader Position

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 Assistant 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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Saturday, December 5, 2009

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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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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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Financial Analyst / Assistant Trader $15-20/hr

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Staffing Now is seeking an Assistant Future Commodities and Indicies Trader for a client in Reston, VA.

The Assistant Trader will be responsible for:

Actively monitoring economic news and incoming alerts relative the the market Identify market directions and prepare BUY or SALE order tickets and submit and advise to trader for appropriate action. Consistant knowledge of (S&P, NASDAQ) markets

The Financial Analyst/Trader must have previous trading experience and a BA major in Finance or Statistics from a recognized business school.

Qualified Candidates are to call the Reston office at 703-796-0333 or email to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

Thank you

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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Monday, October 19, 2009

Assistant Trader with Series 7 - Det and Equity Experience a Must

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Assistant Broker needed for Midtown based broker dealer. Must have a series 7 license and have worked in Equity or Debt Markets. This company has been around for over 25 years and is currently in expansion mode. Salary is $40k, great work environemnt and great benefits.

Please email Shelia at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

Requirements Must be Series 7 Certified and have debt or equity market exp.

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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Assistant Trader

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Description Temporary Assistant Trader who will be responsible for supporting the trading, hedging, financing and operations of the Credit Business within Global Fixed Income. The Credit Business transacts corporate bonds, bank debt, and CDS in both the Investment Grade and High Yield universe and on behalf of index, active long only and hedge fund investors.

The position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, very high attention to detail, the ability to make decisions and strong spreadsheet skills. Day to day functions will 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.

In addition to being analytical / quantitative, the position requires strong organizational and decision making skills, solid written and oral communication and attention to detail. Experience with trade capture systems and or trading process flows is highly desirable, as is experience on a sell-side credit trading desk. Initiative anbd being a self-starter are also desirable attributes.

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 Qualifications

� Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while producing a high quality work.
� Ability to identify risk situations and provide solutions.
� Ideal person should be a creative thinker and be comfortable taking initiative in pursuing new opportunities. Initiative and personal drive are a must.
� Strong written, verbal and listening skills.
� Detail oriented.
� Punctual, courteous and independent.
� Experience in the financial industry-2 years minimum.
� College degree in business or economics required; financial concentration preferred.
� Experience with Excel and other MS Office required.

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Monday, September 21, 2009

Assistant Trader

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Description Temporary Assistant Trader who will be responsible for supporting the trading, hedging, financing and operations of the Credit Business within Global Fixed Income. The Credit Business transacts corporate bonds, bank debt, and CDS in both the Investment Grade and High Yield universe and on behalf of index, active long only and hedge fund investors.

The position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, very high attention to detail, the ability to make decisions and strong spreadsheet skills. Day to day functions will 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.

In addition to being analytical / quantitative, the position requires strong organizational and decision making skills, solid written and oral communication and attention to detail. Experience with trade capture systems and or trading process flows is highly desirable, as is experience on a sell-side credit trading desk. Initiative anbd being a self-starter are also desirable attributes.

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 Qualifications

� Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while producing a high quality work.
� Ability to identify risk situations and provide solutions.
� Ideal person should be a creative thinker and be comfortable taking initiative in pursuing new opportunities. Initiative and personal drive are a must.
� Strong written, verbal and listening skills.
� Detail oriented.
� Punctual, courteous and independent.
� Experience in the financial industry-2 years minimum.
� College degree in business or economics required; financial concentration preferred.
� Experience with Excel and other MS Office required.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Trader Assistant: $50-100K

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

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

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

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Friday, October 31, 2008

Assistant Trader: $40-50K

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Description
Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $40000 to $50000 per year

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

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

Requirements
Basic Trading, Intermediate MS Excel.

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Assistant Trader

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First New York Securities, LLC

Assistant Trader

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

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

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

Duties will Include:

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

Requirements
First New York Securities, LLC

Assistant Trader

Qualifications Include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Assistant Trader

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

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

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Assistant Trader, $50-60K

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Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $50000 to $60000 per year

A cutting edge hedge fund firm in the Boston area has engaged us to find an Assistant Trader. The right person for this role will be highly proficient with Excel, have good communication skills, be intellectually curious and value working in a collegial atmosphere. The Assistant Trader must be able to work independently as well as in groups without requiring close supervision. In addition, this person must be comfortable working with highly intelligent colleagues from the fields of economics, accounting, computer science, physics and mathematics to name a few. Keys to success will include willingness to work long hours on interesting problems and be interested in finance and investing. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a top tiered school is a plus. The role has a base salary up to $60k with a possibility of bonus and comes with a fantastic benefits package. If you are interested in the Assistant Trader role please forward your resume directly to: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] for immediate consideration. Please review the requirements before submitting your resume.

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

Requirements
-Bachelors degree
# Excellent Excel skills
# Excellent communication skills
# Min 3.5 cumulative GPA and a top tiered school a plus

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Assistant Trader

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First New York Securities, LLC

Assistant Trader

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

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

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

Duties will Include:

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

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

Requirements
First New York Securities, LLC

Assistant Trader

Qualifications Include:

*Candidates must have strong educational background.
*We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of your college major.
Some of our Benefits Include:

*Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage.
*Life and Disability Insurance Coverage.
*Retirement Planning/ 401k Participation.

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

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

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

-Please email cover letter and resume to Assistant Trader Training Program at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]
-Or mail to First New York Securities L.L.C.
Attn: Assistant Trader Training Program, 90 Park Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016.

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

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

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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Assistant Trader

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

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

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Thursday, July 3, 2008

Assistant Trader

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

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

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Friday, June 6, 2008

Assistant Trader

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

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

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Monday, May 12, 2008

Buy-Side Assistant Trader

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Buy-side Assistant Trader
Description:

This individual will be responsible for managing settlement issues from foreign and domestic equity trades, along with occasional foreign currency transactions. Secondary responsibility will helping out the trade desk with domestic trade executions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Responsible for ensuring failing trades are dealt with in a timely manner
* Maintains day-to-day relationships with wide range of external custodians and brokers
* Provides updates to senior traders on any settlement issues
* Executes domestic trades as needed during periods of high volume trading
* Works to improve the settlement process with our brokers and custodians

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

* Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field, or equivalent experience
* Knowledge of financial services industry
* Knowledge of APL and Bloomberg systems
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
* Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
* Quick learner with desire to grow

Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Parametric is a leader in structured portfolio management and quantitative investing with a 20 year track record. A rapidly growing company, Parametric currently employs nearly 100 people and manages over $20 billion in assets. With Eaton Vance as its parent company, Parametric still has the friendly feel of a small company with the opportunities of a large company, including competitive benefits and compensation, stock options, profit sharing, and more.

In addition to a competitive salary, Parametric also offers bonus potential, Eaton Vance Stock Options and Profit Sharing, and a comprehensive benefit package including fully paid medical, dental and vision, three weeks of vacation, and a friendly, business-casual office

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Trader Job -> Great opportunity with a client located in the Houston, TX area for a Power Generation Control Analyst. This position will monitor fuel, voltage and control performance and be responsible for the economic and reliability-based dispatch and operation of this client's Texas and California generation portfolios. Client is willing to train and will consider junior level candidates with at least one year experience in generation control, energy trading, or plant operations. ERCOT and CAISO experience is preferred. A candidate with a NERC operator certificate would be ideal. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and above average communication skills, including the ability to transmit clear, specific, detailed information verbally and in writing is a must. A demonstrated ability to analyze and process a large amount of time sensitive data to make reliability and economic decisions will be required. This position will require the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, which includes nights, weekends and holidays. Position is bonus eligible. Relocation assistance will be considered for eligible candidates.

Keywords: dispatcher, distribution system operator, distribution systems operator, transmission system operator, transmission systems operator, distribution operator, transmission operator, dispatcher, system operator, transmission, distribution, bulk power, wholesale power, off system, nepool, ercot, wscc, pjm, mapp, spp, nypp, serc, ecar, pjm, nyiso, nepool, serc, ferc, mapp, nerc, usbr, swpp, mapp, wscc, system operations, wecc, nwpp, doe, dispatcher, systems operations, scada, chief system operator, load dispatcher, system operations engineer, system operations engineering, ems software, energy management system, alstom esca, interconnected electrical transmission system operations, supervisory control and data acquisition Trader Job

Requirements
Trader Job -> When you apply to this job you will be asked the following questions: Based on the job description above please indicate why you would be a good match for this position? How many total years experience do you have working in generation control, energy trading, or plant operations? How recent is this experience? Please detail experience demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and above average communication skills, including the ability to transmit clear, specific, detailed information verbally and in writing as well as the ability to analyze and process a large amount of time sensitive data to make reliability and economic decisions. Plus: Please detail any experience you have with the ERCOT and CAISO markets. Do you have a NERC operator certificate? Are you willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts, which includes nights, weekends and holidays? Where do you currently live and why are you interested in a position located in the Houston, TX area? What is your current or most recent annual salary (please break out base, bonus, over time, etc.) and what is your desired annual salary for this position?

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Trader's Assistant

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Description
Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $52000 to $58000 per year

Job Description The position of trading assistant mainly consists of acting as liaison between the sales trader, the back office.

Trades are allocated by the assistant based on info provided by the trader and/or the client. Any discrepancies of trade details are resolved and corrected through the efforts of the assistant, the trader, the back office, and the client trading desk and back office. The assistant orchestrates this process. Trade settlement problems are also solved by the assistant in conjunction with the client`s back office. During the course of the day, the assistant is at the client`s disposal, in a customer service type capacity. Trade issues and allocations are handled by the assist

Please forward resumes to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

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

Requirements
Job Requirements:
2+ years industry experience
excel software skills - helpful
good client communication mandatory
4 year college degree
Series 7/63 strongly preferred

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Friday, March 28, 2008

Assistant Trader

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

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

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Assistant Trader / Entry Level

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Description
First New York Securities, LLC

Assistant Trader

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

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

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

Duties will Include:

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

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

Requirements

First New York Securities, LLC

Assistant Trader


Qualifications Include:

*Candidates must have strong educational background.
*We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of your college major.
Some of our Benefits Include:

*Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage.
*Life and Disability Insurance Coverage.
*Retirement Planning/ 401k Participation.

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

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

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

-Please email cover letter and resume to Assistant Trader Training Program at [Click here to email]
-Or mail to First New York Securities L.L.C.
Attn: Assistant Trader Training Program, 90 Park Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Reference on application for job listed at jobs.fallondpicks.com.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Investment Assistant

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Description
Business Unit: USFS

Department Name: ING Trust

No. of Openings: 1

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time

Relocation Assistance Offered? No

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Percent of Travel Required: 0 - 10%

What is ING?
ING Insurance Americas is a vital part of worldwide ING Group, one of the largest diversified financial services organizations in the world with operations in more that 50 countries and 112,000 employees. We're a leading provider of financial products and services for individuals and businesses, including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, retirement plans and employee benefits. ING recognizes the critical role our employees play in our success as a company...we understand the link between customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction. As a result, we're building a different work experience for our employees, an experience that appeals to what they value most in a work relationship.

What are the job responsibilities?
The primary responsibilities are:
# Supports the investment proposal process using Morningstar
# Will be expected to occassionally serve as a back-up and/or primary trader
# Interfaces with field investment reps
# Supports and maintains proxy voting, new asset review, daily investment monitoring and review, investment due diligence and research, and account overdraft management.
# Supports the portfolio transistion and new business process.
# Candidate should be very comfortable working with Morningstar software and Excel.

What else can we tell you?
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a small but very vibrant investment firm.

Requirements
Who is our ideal candidate?
The ideal candiate will have excellent qualitative and quantitive skills. The individual will have a minimum of 3 years experience in the financial service industry and some investmant experience would be helpful or a strong desire to learn or passion for the investment business would be most helpful.

Good analytical skills and ability to want to learn the investment business is essential.


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Thursday, January 3, 2008

Trading Assistant

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Apply for Job with AIG

Description
Highlights

AIG Job ID: CSB-JD1

Position Type: Full Time - Regular

Location: NY-New York

Relocation: No

Requirements

Education: Bachelors

Experience: 1-2 years

Description:

TRADING ASSISTANT:

AIG Investments is looking for a Trading Assistant to join its Securitized Products Group (a division of Taxable Fixed Income, that manages Mortgage Backed Securities, Asset Backed Securities and Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities). The Trading Assistant would provide general trading support to the Securitized Products Group portfolio managers and traders. Responsibilities include entering trade tickets, tracking positions, monitoring trade settlements, creating trade blotters, tracking trading volumes, providing analytical support, answering Dealer direct lines and participating in the monthly pricing process. Successful candidates will be self-starters with good people skills and a solid quantitative background. Must be a College graduate and possess a strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and Power Point. Previous exposure to fixed income markets and/or the Bloomberg software system would be beneficial but is not required.

About AIG:

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is the world's leading international insurance and financial services organization, with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG member companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In the United States, AIG companies are the largest underwriters of commercial and industrial insurance and AIG American General is a top-ranked life insurer. AIG's global businesses also include retirement services, financial services and asset management. AIG's financial services businesses include aircraft leasing, financial products, trading and market making.
AIG's growing global consumer finance business is led in the United States by American General Finance. AIG also has one of the largest U.S. retirement services businesses through AIG SunAmerica and AIG VALIC, and is a leader in asset management for the individual and institutional markets, with specialized investment management capabilities in equities, fixed income, alternative investments and real estate. AIG's common stock is listed in the U.S. on the New York Stock Exchange and ArcaEx, as well as the stock exchanges in London, Paris, Switzerland and Tokyo.

AIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trade Floor Admin Assistant

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Apply for Job through Leafstone Staffing Services

Description
Trade Floor Administrative Assistant

Work with one of the world’s leading financial firms as a Trade Floor Administrative Assistant/Desk Assistant. The ideal candidate will support a large number of employees and traders on a busy trade floor. Ideal candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively interact in a fast paced, demanding trade floor environment with minimal direction, as well as perform a variety of Administrative tasks.
As an Administrative Assistant the candidate will be responsible for answering phones, scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reports, maintaining database, and various other administrative duties when necessary. Candidates should also be comfortable in a corporate setting.
Advanced software skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Two (2) + years Trade Floor and Turret phone experience.
Don’t delay! Apply online and include your resume for immediate consideration. Or email resumes to [Click here to email]

Requirements
See job description

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Trader Assistant

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Apply for job with Robert Half Finance and Accounting

Description

Classification: Full Time

Compensation: $45000 to $65000 per year

Description:

Our client, a leading asset management firm located in Manhattan, is looking for a Trader Support / Assistant candidate. Your responsibilities will include:

# Back office responsibilities; maintain position sheets, reconcile statements, investigate and resolve discrepancies, allocate trades, enter trade info into system.
# Record sales documentation received from clients and other stock brokering firms
# Check the validity of documents
# Collate all buy and sell contract notes and dispatch them to clients
# Process sales and draw checks
# Contact share registries and process dividends
# Record data and undertake electronic transfer of securities
# Assist in research for advice to clients.

Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment and as a result, today is the worldwide leader. We specialize in placing professionals on a full-time basis in a variety of areas, including: accounting, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, credit and collections, audit and taxation. For six decades we have been matching highly skilled accounting and finance professionals with our clientÆs positions. Our relationship with industry-leading companies in more than 350 locations around the globe gives you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. We encourage you to work with us to find out why Fortune magazine ranked us #1 in our industry on the list of America's Most Admired Companies. To find out more about available job opportunities, contact our local branch at 800.474.4253 or visit roberthalf.com. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply for this job now or contact our branch office for additional information: Office Location Information

Requirements
Qualifications:

As an ideal candidate for this role, you are a college graduate and have a minimum of one year experience in similar role. You have strong communication skills and you approach challenges with a solution-oriented attitude. You work well in a high stress environment and have the ability to work within rigid time constraints.

If you are interested, please send your resume directly to me at [Click here to email], citing Trade Support / Assistant in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Trading Assistant

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Description

Job Classification: Contract

Description:
Our Client, a prestigious trading firm here in New York City is looking for driven trading assistants.

On a daily basis, this person will be assisting more experienced traders during market hours by checking and hedging positions, researching new trading opportunities, and executing trades.

REQUIREMENTS
- Typing speed of AT LEAST 55 WPM
- AT LEAST intermediate proficiency with MS Excel
- Basic math skills
- Ability to operate efficiently in a high pressure environment
- Computer science/programming background a plus
- Honesty
- Being adaptive and able to think on your feet

If you are interested, Please email [Click here to email] or call 212-588-5928

People. Service. Performance. These values are the foundation of the culture at Allegis Group and our family of companies. Become part of a company that cherishes its people. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package...and a place where you can grow and excel. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.

Requirements
Competencies
Desired:

* EXCEL, VBA

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Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Assistant Trader

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Apply for job with First New York Securities

Description

First New York Securities, LLC

Assistant Trader

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

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

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

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Duties will Include:

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

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

Requirements

First New York Securities, LLC
Assistant Trader

Qualifications Include:

*Candidates must have strong educational background.
*We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of your college major.

Some of our Benefits Include:

*Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage.
*Life and Disability Insurance Coverage.
*Retirement Planning/ 401k Participation.

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

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

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

-Please email cover letter and resume to Assistant Trader Training Program at [Click here to email]
-Or mail to First New York Securities L.L.C.
Attn: Assistant Trader Training Program, 90 Park Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016.

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

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


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