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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Entry Level Trader at High Frequent Trading Firm

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Description Company Profile: We are a small proprietary trading group that is looking for a talented individual to join us on our Trading Team. We have experienced success trading financial and index futures and cash products. Our goal has been to develop trading methodologies that would blend tested analytics with capable traders. These analytic tools and methodologies are constantly evolving as we refine our strategies and our software. We see opportunity for growth which has prompted this current search. Our management philosophy encourages the development of a culture that breeds creativity and independent thinking balanced with teamwork and cooperation. Rewards are based on merit and productivity. Traders and staff alike are given the tools that they need to have the best chance possible to be successful at our firm. Management is approachable and available for direction and/or support. Our home office is located in the heart of the financial district of Chicago. Job Summary: We seek a candidate for a Trader Assistant/Analyst position. This position will fit talented college graduates who possess innate capabilities, such as those listed below. There is no prior industry experience requirement. Training will take place on the job. This position requires someone who: • Ability to do light development in a programming language Is willing to work hard • Maintains integrity at all times • Learns new concepts quickly • Can be trusted to use good judgment • Is honest and trustworthy • Values teamwork but can still think independently • Will dig in and be self-motivated and self-directed in growing and learning • Is in tune with themselves and those around them • Strong in computer skills • Can communicate effectively and under pressure • Can adapt to changing situations with ease This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. Opportunities to join proprietary trading firms as a trainee trader or junior trader come rarely. If you have courage and skill with math and computers why not consider an opportunity in the financial markets. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be considered applicants and receive responses. Contact: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] If possible, please submit your resume as an attachment and include undergraduate/graduate GPA.

Requirements Job Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (Business of Technical studies preferable) • Ability to react fast in an electronic trading environment • Math aptitude, analytical and problem solving • Ability to do light development in a programming language using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals, and simple file I/O • Capable of maintaining focus with a strong drive for success • Ability to work on a competitive team • Mental discipline and ability to solve problems under pressure

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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Entry Level Trading Position / Trader Analyst

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Description Company Profile: We are a small proprietary trading group that is looking for a talented individual to join us on our Trading Team. We have experienced success trading financial and index futures and cash products. Our goal has been to develop trading methodologies that would blend tested analytics with capable traders. These analytic tools and methodologies are constantly evolving as we refine our strategies and our software. We see opportunity for growth which has prompted this current search. Our management philosophy encourages the development of a culture that breeds creativity and independent thinking balanced with teamwork and cooperation. Rewards are based on merit and productivity. Traders and staff alike are given the tools that they need to have the best chance possible to be successful at our firm. Management is approachable and available for direction and/or support. Our home office is located in the heart of the financial district of Chicago. Job Summary: We seek a candidate for a Trader Assistant/Analyst position. This position will fit talented college graduates who possess innate capabilities, such as those listed below. There is no prior industry experience requirement. Training will take place on the job. This position requires someone who: • Ability to do light development in a programming language Is willing to work hard • Maintains integrity at all times • Learns new concepts quickly • Can be trusted to use good judgment • Is honest and trustworthy • Values teamwork but can still think independently • Will dig in and be self-motivated and self-directed in growing and learning • Is in tune with themselves and those around them • Strong in computer skills • Can communicate effectively and under pressure • Can adapt to changing situations with ease This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. Opportunities to join proprietary trading firms as a trainee trader or junior trader come rarely. If you have courage and skill with math and computers why not consider an opportunity in the financial markets. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match our current needs will be considered applicants and receive responses. Contact: [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] If possible, please submit your resume as an attachment and include undergraduate/graduate GPA.

Requirements Job Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (Business of Technical studies preferable) • Ability to react fast in an electronic trading environment • Math aptitude, analytical and problem solving • Ability to do light development in a programming language using multi-dimensional arrays, nested loops, complex conditionals, and simple file I/O • Capable of maintaining focus with a strong drive for success • Ability to work on a competitive team • Mental discipline and ability to solve problems under pressure.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Entry Level: Financial Operations

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Investment Advisor / Hedge Fund manager / Broker Dealer with a successful 20 year track record seeking college graduate to fill entry level operations position.

Suitable candidate: college graduate interested in a career in financial services. Must be prepared to learn quickly within a small, seven-person demanding business environment.

Candidates with no experience are welcome. We will train you.

This job is for immediate employment in New York City.

This is NOT an analyst position.

Responsibilities

- Preparing weekly and monthly reports
- Checking Trades
- Client Interface
- Biling
- Answering phones, ordering office supplies, filing, etc.

The right candidate will gradually take on more responsibility within the firm and will be required to pass the Series 7 and 63.
Requirements

- Acute attention to detail
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
- Ability to work comfortably with numbers
- Access a plus; Accounting knowledge is a plus

-Completed Bachelor's degree required

Interested applicants should send resumes and cover letters detailing previous experience to support their candidacy to Elizabeth Engel at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Trader - Entry Level

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NEXT Financial Group is currently seeking an entry level Trader to join our team in Houston, Texas.

Job Summary:

The Trader will be responsible for providing order execution support and services to NEXT Field Representatives and OSJ Supervisors.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Receives telephone orders for all products and places the order in the clearing firm system
* Receives and assures the timely execution of Equity option orders
* Provides quotes, historic prices and other information to representatives on request
* Answers order entry inquiries and provide order entry orientation support to representatives and OSJ Supervisors
* Maintains the open order file and assures the timely processing of open orders
* Validates and corrects discrepancies in commission and transaction charges between the clearing firm and back office systems
* Performs error trade corrections and adjustments
* Performs ancillary projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED
* 2 years of industry experience
* 1 year of data entry experience
* 1 year of office experience required
* Must pass Series 53 exam within 6 months of taking the position
* Strong verbal communication, diplomatic and interpersonal skills required
* Attention to detail and follow-up skills required
* Current Series 7 license required
* Familiarity with Independent Broker Dealer Industry

Compensation:

* Salary is commensurate with experience
* Comprehensive benefits package includes:
o Medical, dental, vision insurance
o Life, disability insurance
o 401(k)
o Paid vacation, holidays, sick time

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Thursday, February 21, 2008

Entry level Equity Trader

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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, consistently profitable 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 our execution platform and overall atmosphere to their current firm.

Groups or group leaders are welcome.

Requirements
• Bachelors Degree
• Series 7 a plus

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.


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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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