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Fixed Income Sales Trader

2009-11-10T14:18:00.000-08:00

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Description

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Requirements

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

LICENSES:

Series 3, 7 and 63 required.

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Natural Gas Trader

2009-11-10T14:15:00.000-08:00

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

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

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

Koch Supply & Trading companies www.ksandt.com conduct worldwide trading and risk management activities in crude oil, refined petroleum products, metals and other commodities. KS&T's businesses bring a disciplined, strategic approach to trading that emphasizes market analysis and centers on knowledge systems and customer relationships. From worldwide locations, the companies' traders, accounting professionals, market analysts, market and credit risk specialists, logistics specialists and information technology professionals connect with international markets. We are looking for an individual who is interested in being a part of a dynamic trading environment that offers fresh challenges each day, wants to be a part of a team, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Be a part of a ground floor opportunity for a growing natural gas trading team. This is a leadership role responsible for vision, business plan development, origination and optimization of asset positions and generation of financial basis trading strategies. Candidate should be comfortable developing a trading desk from the ground up with no existing asset positions. Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to thrive in an environment with minimal management supervision. Candidate must have a strong understanding of market fundamentals and have proven analytical abilities and trading potential. Develop and maintain positive relationships with industry counter-parts to promote future business.
# Requirements A minimum of 5 years natural gas trading experience
# 2+ years natural gas trading experience in Midcon region
# Experience trading physical, futures, swaps, options, index and spreads
# Strong verbal and written communication skills
# Collaboration – must be able to work in a team environment
# Independent – ability to work on own
# Strong problem solving skills
# High motivation and intellectual curiosity, willing to put in the extra effort to get the job done
# Fundamental understanding of economic theory and principles
# Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.

Preferred:
# Strong MS Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
# Ability to use market analytic tools
# Master’s degree in Business, Finance or Engineering.

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

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

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Fixed Income Strategist, Sr.

2009-11-08T14:28:00.000-08:00

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Description Stifel Nicolaus, one of the nation’s premier investment firms, is seeking qualified candidates for a for our Baltimore, MD location. Under administrative direction, the successful candidate for this position will perform tasks of a highly technical/complex nature requiring the regular exercise of individual judgment and initiative. This individual will serve our total return and insurance company clients by providing portfolio reviews, customized investment strategies, and bond analysis. Will work in close coordination with account representatives and present recommendations to clients.

Essential Functions:

* Receives and analyzes fixed-income securities issue prospectus; organizes and summarizes key factual information contained therein in order to make recommendations regarding investment strategy.
* Writes abbreviated reports for use by system and customers.
* Maintains records of earnings; summarizes trends periodically; distributes reports of same to interested parties.
* Answers inquiries from branches and customers and performs special statistical analyses as assigned.
* Presents recommendations to clients via conference calls, on-site visits, and written reports.
* Publishes periodic reports covering bond index performance, total return strategies, mortgage prepayment trends, and investment product research.
* Interacts daily with clients, account representatives, traders, and other fixed income strategists.
* Stays abreast of trends and news such as competitive position and financial stability of organizations in order to identify potential risks.
* May lead and direct the work of others.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Equity / Mutual Fund Trader

2009-11-08T14:11:00.000-08:00

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Build your career at LPL Financial!

LPL Financial is a national independent brokerage firm with corporate headquarters in Boston, San Diego and Charlotte and offices in other field locations across the country.

As LPL Financial employees, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of the quality service we deliver to our customers.

We are driven by quality and committed to service. LPL Financial employees are professional, goal–oriented, and enthusiastic. Our employees describe our culture as dynamic, challenging, and fast–paced. If you share these qualities and interests, we want to know more about you.

For the 12th year in a row, LPL Financial Services (LPL) has been named America's number one independent brokerage firm*. Formed in 1989 through the merger of two small but successful brokerage firms, Linsco and Private Ledger, our firm continues to be an industry leader. Both a pioneer and innovator in the financial services arena, LPL manages over $95 billion in assets through its nationwide network of financial advisors. With headquarters in Boston, San Diego, and Charlotte we support over 10,000 financial advisors in more than 6,000 branch offices. The focus of our firm has always been on our advisors and our commitment to help them grow their business. In addition to providing independent research and operational support, LPL also leads the way on the technology front, offering innovative investment platforms that automate time-consuming functions. LPL's technology streamlines business processes for advisors, freeing up their time to focus on what they do best; provide sound financial advice and services to their clients.

LPL is a company for talented people who thrive in a dynamic, challenging and growth-oriented environment. You are invited to consider an opening for a Records Specialist in our San Diego office:

UVEST Trading Desk Staff are primarily responsible for assisting Financial Advisors and their clients with placing trades on Equity, Option, Mutual Fund, Unit Investment Trusts and Precious Metals. Traders will also monitor on line trading activity, assist advisors and their clients with use of the on line trading system as well as provide pertinent market related data and news.

* Assisting with advisors and their clients with their trades over the telephone (80%)
* Assisting third party money managers by phone, fax and email (10%)
* Monitoring on line trading activity (10%)

Other Job Duties:

* Trading operations and reconciliation tasks
* Assist in the trade correction process
* BA/BS Degree preferable
* 3 years of industry experience is required.
* FINRA Series 7 and 63 (or 7 and 66) licenses are required.
* FINRA Series 55 license or ability to obtain that license within 6 months of start date is required.
* FINRA Series 4 and 24 preferred.
* Knowledge of Pershing systems, Excel, Word, Access, and Internet.
* Trader will regularly interact and communicate with Service Center Staff, Financial Advisors, Money Managers, End Clients, and Relationship Manager also including upper and middle management in both Trading and Operations.
* Must be an affective communicator and able to multi-task. Example: Placing trades on the system while on the phone and approving orders.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Please login or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE

PLEASE NOTE: Valid LPL Financial job postings will not request personally identifying information (such as bank account information, social security numbers, credit card numbers, user names and passwords, etc.). If you are contacted by someone claiming to represent LPL Financial and are asked to provide the same type of information, be aware that LPL Financial does not request this type of information of job applicants, and this inquiry could be a form of “phishing.” To verify the validity of LPL Financial job postings, please go to our Careers page on www.lpl.com, as all open positions are posted on this Web site.

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ETF Sales Trader

2009-11-08T14:07:00.000-08:00

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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Proprietary Trader

2009-11-08T14:02:00.000-08:00

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Established New York City Broker/Dealer seeks experienced Proprietary Traders for new office in Florida. Come join an exciting opportunity to build on a NYC Prop firm's expansion into Florida. This office will experience the Virtual Office technology linking it to our large New York trading desk! Traders should have 3 years experience trading equities, options, and other financial instruments. This position does not require traders to put up their own capital for their trading account; it is pure prop trading with the firm's capital. The Firm will provide trading capital, cutting edge technology, and street-side coverage. Compensation is extremely competitive, with payouts based on trading results. This office is located on the East Coast near Palm Beach.

Requirements:

3 years trading experience with prop trading firm

Series 7 or ability to pass test prior to starting trading

Proof of P&L runs or similar evidence of past performance

Technical expertise in proprietary trading

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Senior Municipal Trader

2009-11-08T13:56:00.000-08:00

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Classification: Full-time

Robert Half Financial Services group works with some of the most prestigious companies in the Financial Services sector. As part of Robert Half International, we draw on the strength of the world leader in specialized staffing. We offer top assignments covering specialties such as banking operations, commercial lending, compliance, derivatives, fund/hedge fund accounting, investment analysis, risk management, and middle/back office roles.

Our client a large financial services firm is looking for a Senior Municipal Trader to join their trading floor in Jersey City. The successful candidate will have experience developing secondary and new-issue trading strategies for fixed income securities, executing retail client orders, and trading independently. Strong knowledge of pricing, risk, and performance and mandatory as is the ability build on existing business and develop new business. The Senior Municipal Trader will be responsible for mentoring more junior traders and will be responsible approving team transactions.

This role is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a market leader. If you are interested, please send your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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 10 + years Municipal Trading experience

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Senior Trader / Marketer

2009-11-08T13:51:00.000-08:00

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CLIENT OPERATES A DIVERSE AND COMPLIMENTARY MIX OF LNG / NATURAL GAS SUPPLY CHAIN, TRANSPORTATION, TERMINALING, & STORAGE FACILITIES.

KEY ROLE WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCREASING DISTRIBUTIONS & OPTIMIZING STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH. INCLUDES MAXIMIZING PIPELINE, TERMINAL THROUGHPUT, & STORAGE FACILITIES.

UTILIZES THE COMPANY'S NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING EXPERTISE TO ADDRESS GLOBAL NATURAL GAS & LNG SUPPLY AND DEMAND IMBALANCES, AND PURSUING ORGANIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS THAT COMPLEMENT EXISTING ASSETS.

RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCHANGING, TRADING, BUYING, SELLING DOMESTIC & FOREIGN NATURAL GAS COMMODITY.

INDIVIDUAL MUST POSSESS THE ABILTIY TO NEGOTIATE SPOT OR TERM DEALS. WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OPTIMIZING LOGISTICS SYSTEMS AND PURSUING OPPORTUNITY TRANSACTIONS IN THE MARKETPLACE.

EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE (BASE SALARY D.O.E., INCENTIVE PROGRAM, & COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS).

Key Words: Trading, Trader, Commodities, Commodity, LNG, liquid natural gas, nat gas, natural gas, lng operations, gas interfaces, downstream interfaces, downstream pipeline operations, energy, gas delivery, gas distribution, gas marketing, gas pipeline, gas processing facilities, gas processing systems, gas storage, pipeline operations, pipeline transportation, gas transportation, gas logistics, ports, receiving terminals, regulatory authorities, vessels, ships, pipeline, manager, flow measurement, gas transmission, gas planning, gas system, methane, propane, lpg, distribution, transmission, gas supplier, gas pipeline, gas industry, compression stations, compressor stations, lng receiving terminal, distribution, pipeline transmission, metering, regulating facilities, regulatory authorities, customer service lines, delivery facilities, regasification terminals, modeling, flow analysis, facility design, layout of pressure systems, compressor stations, lng receiving terminal, counterparties, client interaction, business development, commercial, marketing, marketer.
Requirements

* BS degree in Engineering/Business/Finance/Marketing or other related discipline or equivalent work experience.
* Prior trading or experience in commercial operation, optimization, and logistics.
* Experience in Natural Gas / LNG commodity trading and contract negotiations, with clearly defined commercial abilities
* Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are required as the individual will be dealing with many organizations including outside counterparts.
* Extensive knowledge of domestic and foreign natural gas / LNG.
* This experienced professional will demonstrate solid business judgment, commercial know how, client interaction, problem solving abilities, operational knowledge, and strong technical / engineering background.
* Must be a self-driven, proactive, solutions oriented, “out of the box" thinker.
* Must be a team player, able to display excellent communication skills and interactive abilities.
* Stable employment history.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE FORWARD WORD FORMAT RESUME TO:

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Rice Professional Search
363 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East
Houston, Texas 77060

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Proprietary Trader

2009-11-08T13:48:00.000-08:00

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We are a successful growing trading group looking for a talented Proprietary Trader to join us on our expanding trading team.

We offer a great working environment. Traders are given the tools that they need to have the best chance possible to be successful at our firm. Our management is approachable and available for direction and/or support.

We offer the following trading platforms:

* DAS Trader Pro
* Light Speed
* Sterling

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

Requirements

The candidates we are seeking should have the following qualities:

· Highly motivated

· Focused on achieving financial goals with significant growth potential

· High degree of energy, concentration and attention to detail

· Strong work ethic and professional conduct

Day trading is risky and traders should be able to sustain losses and/or lose their capital and contributions, if any, are subject to loss.

Equity trading is not suitable for all investors/traders, equity trading is extremely risky and capital can be lost. Initial contribution, if any, affect rates, payout, and terms of agreement.

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Proprietary Trader

2009-11-08T13:44:00.000-08:00

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

The candidates we are seeking have the following qualities:

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

As an established proprietary trading firm we offer the following:

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

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

Compensation will be based on profitability; no salary is provided.
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Madison Proprietary Trading Group, LLC is a registered broker dealer and a member of the NASDAQ OMX PHLX. Day trading is risky and traders should be able to sustain losses and/or lose their capital and initial contribution, if any as outlined in trading criteria agreement. Trading options is not suitable for all investors/traders, options are extremely risky and capital can be lost. Initial contribution, if any, affects rates, payout, and terms of operating agreement.

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Prop Trader

2009-11-08T13:32:00.000-08:00

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

The candidates we are seeking should have the following qualities:

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

As an established proprietary trading firm we offer the following:

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

Requirements

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

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Triton Trading is an affiliate of Madison Proprietary Trading Group LLC which is a registered broker dealer and a member of the NASDAQ OMX PHLX. Day trading is risky and traders should be able to sustain losses and/or lose their capital and contributions, if any, are subject to loss. Trading options is not suitable for all investors/traders, options are extremely risky and capital can be lost. Initial contribution, if any, affects rates, payout, and terms of operating agreement.

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Senior Derivatives Trader

2009-10-31T15:18:00.000-07:00

Natural Gas Trader

2009-10-31T15:14:00.000-07:00

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Description

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

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

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

Koch Supply & Trading companies www.ksandt.com conduct worldwide trading and risk management activities in crude oil, refined petroleum products, metals and other commodities. KS&T's businesses bring a disciplined, strategic approach to trading that emphasizes market analysis and centers on knowledge systems and customer relationships. From worldwide locations, the companies' traders, accounting professionals, market analysts, market and credit risk specialists, logistics specialists and information technology professionals connect with international markets. We are looking for an individual who is interested in being a part of a dynamic trading environment that offers fresh challenges each day, wants to be a part of a team, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Be a part of a ground floor opportunity for a growing natural gas trading team. This is a leadership role responsible for vision, business plan development, origination and optimization of asset positions and generation of financial basis trading strategies. Candidate should be comfortable developing a trading desk from the ground up with no existing asset positions. Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to thrive in an environment with minimal management supervision. Candidate must have a strong understanding of market fundamentals and have proven analytical abilities and trading potential. Develop and maintain positive relationships with industry counter-parts to promote future business.

# Requirements A minimum of 5 years natural gas trading experience
# 2+ years natural gas trading experience in Midcon region
# Experience trading physical, futures, swaps, options, index and spreads
# Strong verbal and written communication skills
# Collaboration – must be able to work in a team environment
# Independent – ability to work on own
# Strong problem solving skills
# High motivation and intellectual curiosity, willing to put in the extra effort to get the job done
# Fundamental understanding of economic theory and principles
# Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field.

Preferred:
# Strong MS Office skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
# Ability to use market analytic tools
# Master’s degree in Business, Finance or Engineering.

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

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

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

2009-10-31T15:09:00.000-07:00

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Description

INSTITUTIONAL ONLY!! NO RETAIL!!!

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

Traders

· Equity traders

· Options Traders

· Fixed Income Traders (global)

· Global equity traders

Research Sales/Relationship Managers

· Third Party Research Sales

· Prime Brokerage Sales

· Minority broker/public and corporate trading & research sales

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

Requirements Requirements:

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

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Senior Taxable Bond Trader

2009-10-31T15:05:00.000-07:00

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Description Take your financial career to the next level in a challenging, senior-level position that hones your leadership skills and expands your sphere of influence. Join Vanguard as a Senior Taxable Trader in our fixed income group, where you'll use existing proprietary and third-party quantitative models to perform market analyses, negotiate trades, and examine risk management for assigned portfolios. You'll be part of an industry leading company known for its strong ethical practices and client focus. The environment is collaborative and team-oriented, yet individual achievement is recognized and rewarded. Set your goals high, and explore this dynamic position with Vanguard.

As a Senior Taxable Corporate Bond Trader you will:

-Develop models and execute trades for taxable corporate fixed income securities.
-Recommend trades based on strong understanding of relative value.
-Analyze taxable instruments and taxable-related investment management strategies to increase portfolio returns and/or reduce risk.
-Execute and measure the impact of taxable trades on the relevant Fixed Income Group managed portfolios.
-- Use a variety of complex tools and databases such as Bloomberg, Blackrock Solutions, Salomon Yield Book, and Lehman Point, to identify critical data for decision-making.
- Complete risk analyses for senior management that evaluate potential exposure related to issuer, sector, quality, term and maturity.
- Negotiate trades with a variety of securities dealers and act as liaison to outside vendors.
- Invest cash flows across markets and act as portfolio manager with a lower level of discretion.
- Act as a critical investment decision-maker when the portfolio manager is off the desk.
- Provide direction on compliance, regulatory rules, and investment guidelines.
- Respond effectively to inquiries pertaining to trading and pricing.
- Analyze data collected by less-tenured traders, and, with oversight, develop trading and portfolio strategies.

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

Requirements Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, mathematics, economics or computer science; MBA and/or CFA preferred.
-Minimum of six years business experience, with at least three to four years of taxable corporate bond trading and fixed income experience.
- Good knowledge of derivatives and other complex instruments.
-Strong knowledge of financial and investment theory, economics and statistics.
-Understanding of taxable instruments and markets from a theoretical and practical, i.e., modeling and trading, perspective.
- Strong PC skills with spreadsheet, database and other applicable software packages.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical material in laymen's terms.
- Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.

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Prop Trader

2009-10-31T14:59:00.000-07:00

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Description Established New York City Broker/Dealer seeks experienced Proprietary Traders for new office in Florida. Come join an exciting opportunity to build on a NYC Prop firm's expansion into Florida. This office will experience the Virtual Office technology linking it to our large New York trading desk! Traders should have 3 years experience trading equities, options, and other financial instruments. This position does not require traders to put up their own capital for their trading account; it is pure prop trading with the firm's capital. The Firm will provide trading capital, cutting edge technology, and street-side coverage. Compensation is extremely competitive, with payouts based on trading results. This office is located on the East Coast near Palm Beach.

Requirements Job requirements include:

3 years trading experience with prop trading firm

Series 7 or ability to pass test prior to starting trading

Proof of P&L runs or similar evidence of past performance

Technical expertise in proprietary trading

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Equity Trader

2009-10-31T14:58:00.000-07:00

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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

Requirements • Bachelors Degree WE DO NOT SPONSOR H1-B WORK VISAS. For further information, please visit our website at: http://www.lynxtrading.com/Requirements Bachelors degree in finance, economics, or any other applicable field. • An active interest in the markets • Please note that this is NOT a brokerage or internship position.Encourage to apply at anytime this posting is up

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Prop Trader

2009-10-31T14:54:00.000-07:00

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Description

We are a successful growing trading group looking for a talented Proprietary Trader to join us on our expanding trading team.

We offer a great working environment. Traders are given the tools that they need to have the best chance possible to be successful at our firm. Our management is approachable and available for direction and/or support.

We offer the following trading platforms:

* DOS Trader Pro
* Light Speed
* Sterling

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

Requirements

The candidates we are seeking should have the following qualities:

· Highly motivated

· Focused on achieving financial goals with significant growth potential

· High degree of energy, concentration and attention to detail

· Strong work ethic and professional conduct

Day trading is risky and traders should be able to sustain losses and/or lose their capital and contributions, if any, are subject to loss.

Equity trading is not suitable for all investors/traders, equity trading is extremely risky and capital can be lost. Initial contribution, if any, affect rates, payout, and terms of agreement.

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Excellent Loop Prop Shop Seeks C# Savant

2009-10-29T15:09:00.000-07:00

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Our proprietary front-end was developed and is supported in house by a group of software developers and traders devoted full-time to keeping our trader software on the cutting-edge. We regularly enhance the platform based on trader and client feedback and requirements as well as industry driven advancements.

We will continue to lead the industry in creating the most advanced trading technology available as well as extend and customize our base platform to the traders exact trading style.

Responsibilities include:

Writing production code using multi-threading constructs. Must be ready to talk about how you used them in past situations. The code being written is very involved so you will need heavy experience coding with constructs and creating production code with these methods. These things can’t be found in textbooks and there aren’t many coders who know their way around or through them. However, if you do, this firm and opportunity might be right for you.

Good base salary and full benefits. Bonus potential is very high as the firm is small, well funded and doing extremely well. In business for nearly ten years. Ten man firm so the bonus pie does not have to be cut too many times and your contribution will be paramount to the firm’s success and well recognized.

Additional skills needed:

1) C# multithreading (be familiar with different synchronization objects i.e. locks, monitors, classes inherited from WaitHandle) understand and uses simple patterns i.e. Async pattern ( BeginAction, EndAction, IAsyncResult ....) WorkQueues, BackgroundWorker class

2) In depth understanding of data binding and usage of interfaces INotifyPropertyChange, IList, ITypedList

3) Be familiar with common patterns i.e. factory, template method, select, async, builder.

If you are interested and feel you are qualified, please send an email with your months/years experience in the “Additional Skills Needed" section above. Please also attach a Word Doc or Adobe Version of your resume. Email both to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].
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Responsibilities include:

Writing production code using multi-threading constructs. Must be ready to talk about how you used them in past situations. The code being written is very involved so you will need heavy experience coding with constructs and creating production code with these methods. These things can’t be found in textbooks and there aren’t many coders who know their way around or through them. However, if you do, this firm and opportunity might be right for you.

Additional skills needed:

1) C# multithreading (be familiar with different synchronization objects i.e. locks, monitors, classes inherited from WaitHandle) understand and uses simple patterns i.e. Async pattern ( BeginAction, EndAction, IAsyncResult ....) WorkQueues, BackgroundWorker class

2) In depth understanding of data binding and usage of interfaces INotifyPropertyChange, IList, ITypedList

3) Be familiar with common patterns i.e. factory, template method, select, async, builder.

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Financial Advisors - Youngstown, OH

2009-10-29T15:07:00.000-07:00

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Job ID: FA-LMB-Youngstown2-HYNBOB

Position Type: Full Time - Regular

Location: OH-Youngstown

Relocation: No

Education: Some College

Experience: 3-5 years

Description:

We now seek highly motivated individuals with NASD Series 7 and 66 or 6, 63, and 65 and State Life and Health licenses for the opening of:

Financial Advisor servicing clients in Youngstown, OH

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
# Selling to and servicing an existing client base developed through VALIC's group sponsored relationships.
# Building on current client relationships to provide your clients with products such as annuities, mutual funds, life insurance and long term care insurance.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

# Superb prospecting, advertising and sales promotion support including: colorful eye-catching sales literature, a comprehensive series of financial planning workshops, and customized direct marketing literature and letters.
# The power of computer-based programs and services to support your sales effort.
# State-of-the-art notebook computers and printers that will let you provide innovative retirement planning and asset allocation services for your clients, wherever they are.
# Benefits package including group medical and dental, life, healthcare and dependent care reimbursement accounts, free group life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, a generous 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, and more.

We are committed to creating opportunities for VALIC financial professionals, rewarding performance, and partnering with you to take stock in your future. Income sources can include training allowances, commissions, asset-based compensation or a combination of these components.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

# Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience.
# One to three years industry experience
# Proven knowledge of the financial industry
# NASD Series 6 or Series 7
# NASD Series 63 and 65, or 66
# State Variable Life & Health License
# Inclination toward sales

To be successful in this position you must possess and effectively demonstrate the following skills:

# Ability to quickly learn and market a variety of financial products and services.
# Exceptional communication
# Effectively utilizing technology for sales presentations and account servicing.
# Building customer loyalty
# Initiating action
# Contributing to team success
# Time management
# Ability to work with very limited supervision

Hours:

Financial Advisors typically set their own schedules and work 40 or more hours a week. The hours you work, which can be flexible, depend on the number of clients serviced, the amount of time spent servicing each client and the time involved in managing client investments. The flexibility to work some scheduled evening and weekend hours is essential in providing high-quality service for customers who prefer evening or weekend appointments.

Compensation:

Financial Advisors are ultimately commission-based. Training allowances are available for new FAs under appropriate circumstances. The compensation package for advisors and managers is very competitive, with no ceiling on earning potential.

Travel:

The exact amount of travel depends on the assigned territory and client base. As we move forward, client-servicing tools are increasingly accessed through technology; however, face-to-face service is also an important part of servicing clients and is frequently required. Occasional travel for training, group enrollments, or regional meetings may also be required.

About Us:

AIG Retirement Services, Inc. (AIGRS), a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., specializes in retirement savings and investment products and services, including: individual variable and fixed annuities; group retirement products; mutual funds; financial planning; and

investment advisory services. AIGRS serves more than five million customers with retirement savings products and services through its vast distribution network of registered representatives, independent broker-dealers, national and regional securities firms, banks and insurance agencies.

AIGRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Retail Fixed Income Trader

2009-10-27T15:04:00.000-07:00

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

Requirements

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

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Senior Equity Trader

2009-10-27T15:02:00.000-07:00

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Responsible for executing buy and sell orders as authorized by investment portfolio managers or the Head of Equity Trading. Provide information frequently to portfolio managers about market sentiment, trading environment, trading volume and price volatility, effectively contributing to their decision making process.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Execute domestic/global equity securities transactions for multiple portfolio managers in a manner consistent with EV policies.
2. Provide information frequently to portfolio managers about market sentiment, trading environment, trading volume and price volatility.
3. Keep informed of relevant conditions and trends concerning corporate developments and specialized securities markets to detect changes and to allow for timely planning and action.
4. Develop and maintain working relationships with brokerage community.
5. Establish strong working relationships with trading support areas.
6. Assist in the development of trading programs and systems.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor degree required.
2. Global Trading experience is required.
3. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the equity trading market.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Independent worker with solid organizational skills.
6. Discipline of focus and attention to detail.
7. Ability to make real time trading decisions weighing complex circumstances under considerable time pressure.
8. Thorough knowledge of markets and various trading strategies.
9. Ability to understand portfolio manager investment style and market trends.
10. Advanced computer skills including electronic trading systems and other industry software.
11. High level of professionalism and adherence to high ethical standards.

By joining Eaton Vance, you’ll become part of a company that has one of the best employee retention rates in the financial services industry. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and tremendous opportunities for growth and development. If you do not see a position that fits your career objectives, please return to this site in the future as our hiring needs will change. We look forward to your becoming a part of our continued success!

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Trade Processor / Trader Support

2009-10-24T14:59:00.000-07:00

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Trade Processor / Trader Support

Responsibilities:
# Monitor and resolve all unsettled trades
# Research all client inquires pertaining to their account
# Process security purchases and sell transactions

Requirements:
# College Degree or equivalent experience (finance or business management degree preferred)
# Excellent Excel skills
# Trade experience a HUGE plus
# Professional phone etiquette and customer service experience
# Data Entry must be accurate
# Strong work ethic a positive attitude and the desire to work as part of a team

Kelly Financial Resources (KFR) specializes in the placement of finance and accounting professionals on a project, contract-to-hire and direct hire basis. We are a specialized business unit of Kelly Services, a US-Based Fortune 500 company and global staffing industry leader! KFR relies on a vast network of offices located in the major business centers of the world to deliver our services internationally.
Requirements Please refer to the job description above.

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Hourly Trader

2009-10-24T14:56:00.000-07:00

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• Maintain generation and load balance within Balancing Authority and coordinate interchange schedules to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.
• As System Operator, have the responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions to ensure the stable and reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System.
• Have the authority to take or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions, up to and including shedding firm load, without obtaining approval from higher level personnel.
• During emergency conditions, System Operator shall take necessary actions to prevent or alleviate System Operating Limit and/or Interconnection or Reliability Operating Limit violations up to and including shedding firm load.
• Communicate with Balancing Authorities, Reliability Coordinators, Transmission Operators and ISO on continual basis, taking necessary actions and providing ancillary services to ensure system reliability.
• System Operator must comply with applicable NERC Reliability Standards. Trading:
• Aggressively trade short-term hourly power within the guidelines of the risk and credit policies.
• Analyze and react to current market and competitive conditions.
• Manage trading decisions with a continuous focus on balancing risk versus return to produce maximum profitability.
• Interact with market participants to develop, negotiate, and execute valuable business opportunities.
• Develop relationships with counterparties and maintain conduct in accordance with fair and ethical business practices.
• Analyze and evaluate energy transactions to ensure that all relevant aspects including energy price, transmission, counter party, and contractual terms are favorable to and consistent with company guidelines for risk management. General:
• Operate in compliance with NRG’s North American Trading Policy, Power Marketing’s Statement of Professional Ethics and NRG’s Code of Conduct.
• Partner with other business units and/or departments to identify and facilitate business process improvements.
• Assist with developing and implementing training programs for the real-time trading desk.
• System Operator must complete necessary NERC Balancing and Interchange certification and continuing education requirements.

Requirements Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, or other relevant degree with two years of experience.
• One year or more of real-time trading experience
• Knowledge of the industry’s operating procedures and requirements regarding interconnected regions (NERC), power pools and ISO’s.
• NERC certification required.
• Knowledge of trading control procedures and policies. • Knowledge of the characteristics of products bought or sold on electricity markets.
• Knowledge of the transmission network.
• Competence with mathematics and technical concepts. • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to take appropriate action within time constraints. • Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Traders must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule as part of a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation.

NRG Energy, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.eration.

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MBS Trader

2009-10-24T14:52:00.000-07:00

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Employment Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-time

Division: Division Mortgage

Job Description: GENERAL FUNCTION: This position is responsible for pricing, sale, and hedging of agency loans in accordance with Corporate objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Responsible for understanding and following all Trading and Pricing policies. * Analyzes product pricing to determine each product's execution. Sets daily prices in accordance with corporate objective. * Understanding of all aspects of pricing and the rate sheet model ensuring products are priced in accordance with market prices and company policies. * Conducts pricing comparisons and understand the market environment providing feedback to management on 5/3 pricing relative to competitors. * Analyzes position reports to ensure accuracy and maintain position within FTMC trading policy limits with daily trading activity. * Analyzes market conditions, formulate strategies and execute trades to achieve best execution. * Backs-up Whole loan trader when required. * Responsible for mark to market of pipeline and hedge positions. * Maintains relationships with Wall Street dealers and investors. * Performs best execution analysis and take action to achieve optimal results. * Forecasts profitability and prepares gain/loss schedules and mark to market schedules. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direction to less experienced staff.

Requirements MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: * Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics or equivalent work experience. * Minimum 3 years experience in mortgage banking or capital markets with strong preference for secondary marketing background. * Experience with integrated software applications, such as Microsoft Office. * Knowledge of mortgage banking and MBS markets. * Knowledge of secondary mortgage market and investor requirements. * Detail oriented effective communications * Good analytic abilities * Experience with integrated software applications, such as Microsoft Office.

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