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Quantitative High Frequency Trader

2013-01-13T14:06:00.005-08:00

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As a growing Proprietary Market Making/High Frequency trading firm based in New York , San Francisco and Chicago, we are seeking Traders and Quants with existing strategies and proven track records.

We are most interested in short term stat arb trades, latency arb, and market making among other various strategies in equities, futures and options. We are especially interested in high frequency equity traders with high volume trading strategies.

Our relationship model is this: we provide the capital, support and infrastructure. You focus on trading and development.

Qualifications:
You should be a trader/entrepreneur looking for a chance to fully develop your trades and receive the full benefits of your work. Ideal candidates would have 5+ yrs of trading and development experience, a proven P&L, and high standards of personal excellence, drive to trade and develop new strategies. Also; strong academic credentials in quantitative finance, mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, economics or similar.

If you are a highly successful trader, please contact us to explore possibilities. All conversations held in the strictest confidence.

We are hiring traders for all of our offices. New York, Chicago and San Francisco

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Quant Traders

2013-01-13T14:03:00.002-08:00

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In this challenging position you will manage and optimize daily position (pricing and trading) in a wide range of financial products, including equities, bonds, derivatives and complex structured products. You will formulate innovative trading strategies and collaborate closely with software engineers to develop trading models and tools that allow you to capitalize on opportunities swiftly and adequately.

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Experienced US Equities Trader That Wants to Automate

2013-01-13T14:00:00.002-08:00

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We are looking for US Equities Traders and is seeking individuals with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional work ethic and strong analytical skills to trade stocks for the firm.

We provide unique opportunities to talented, energetic people, rooted in the philosophy that everyone can do more than they realize, if they try. KTG empowers independent thinkers who have the discipline to set long-term goals, the adaptability to “shift gears” but still stay on course, and are open to being both a student and teacher in a learning organization.

What are you capable of?

Qualifications
Ideal candidates have the ability to make sound decisions quickly and confidently and can demonstrate skills as a disciplined, calm competitor with a solid track record of results. A high comfort level with technology and computer usage is necessary to use leading edge technologies and real-time executions of trades. Prior trading experience is necessary.

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Dir, Lead Equity Trader

2013-01-13T13:56:00.001-08:00

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Supervise trading of equities to ensure compliance with current regulations and maintenance of capital parameters. Ensure the sales trading complies with current regulations and department efficiency and effectiveness through regular review of account coverage, sales and trading techniques, and technology. Distribute information to customer and execute orders to purchase or sell securities as directed by customer. Responsibilities: • Ensures the area is in compliance with laws, regulations and rulings governing trading and the policies and procedures of the Company. • Monitors exceptions and works toward reducing the risks inherent in providing fiduciary services through supervision, training...

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Proprietary Equity Trader

2013-01-13T13:50:00.001-08:00

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Experienced Traders and Group Leaders are also welcomed to apply. Compare the execution platforms we utilize, our highly competitive clearing deals and our office atmosphere to your current firm. We are low latency with direct connectivity to exchanges, ECNs and dark pools.

We seek individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, exceptional business instincts and a demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure. New traders have the opportunity to enter an exciting, fast-paced and potentially lucrative career.

If this describes you and you feel as if you have the drive and determination to be successful in the highly competitive world of proprietary trading, please send us a copy of your resume and a cover letter stating why you think you will be a successful trader to our human resources department and we will respond to you shortly.

We currently have a limited number of positions available at our headquarters in New York City, as well as our offices in Los Angeles and in Florida

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VP - Equity Finance Trader

2013-01-13T13:47:00.002-08:00

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VP-Equity Finance Trader

VP-Equity Finance Trader
Location:Manhattan, NY
Salary:$90,000-$130,000
Experience:6.0 year(s)
Job Type:Full-Time
Job ID:J117416
About the Opportunity

A renowned international banking group has an opening for a VP - Equity Finance Trader. This position reports to the head of Equity Finance and must have Stock Loan specific expertise in all relevant markets.

Company Description

International Banking Group

Job Description

As the VP - Equity Finance Trader, you will:

Coordinate and manage from the business side all actions required in establishing the local NY desk

Establish and manage a local Equity Finance trading book in international and US domestic equities

Ensure accuracy of all trade capture, P&L and Risk reporting

Be responsible for all pricing, availability, dividend positions and corporate actions situations in the relevant markets

Interact with internal trading desks and sales forces to maximize trade flows

Prepare and deliver presentations to clients/counterparts and internal sales forces

Track legal, regulatory and tax developments relevant to these product areas

Provide a point of contact for queries within the relevant support areas

Required Skills

B.S. Mathematics

5+ years in leading Global Equity Finance franchise

Experience in building and developing Equity Finance franchise (including all operational aspects)

Stock loan specific expertise in all relevant markets

Expertise in all relevant local equity markets

Familiar with Domestic Equities, International Equity, Stock Loan

Strong VBA knowledge

Ability to liaise effectively with other business areas including IT, Back and Middle Office and Sales

Desired Skills

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Equity Trader

2013-01-13T13:44:00.003-08:00

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Red Bank NJ broker dealer is looking for proprietary traders to trade Firm capital. Series 55 and a track record a must. Brand new facility, quad monitors, low latency, API interface available. Capital contribution required.

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Insitutional Equity Sales Trader

2012-12-16T16:48:00.001-08:00

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Institutional investment research firm, OTR Global, is accepting resumes for an experienced high energy institutional equity sales / trader to help build out our US equity trading platform. This is an opportunity for an experienced equity sales / trader who is very familiar with the institutional trading community. Ideal candidate has strong buy - side relationships and can bring a core of accounts to buy with. Ideal candidate has strong buy - side relationships and can bring a core of accounts to buy with.

Requirements:

Institutional Equity Sales Trader

Commission driven quarterly payout - higher payouts on new research account and trading relationship. Current registration and Series 7, 63 and 55 required.

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Equity Trader

2012-12-16T16:44:00.003-08:00

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T3 Trading Group, LLC, a Registered SEC Broker-Dealer & Member of the CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX) strives to be a complete destination for traders looking to maximize their performance in today’s financial markets. Our proprietary traders focus primarily on technical analysis using various time frames including position, swing and intraday trading strategies. We aim to help traders make more money by providing elite training, premier technology and a highly professional, value added environment. T3 has a team of seasoned professional traders with experience in all different market cycles and boasts some of the most talented and successful traders in the industry.
T3 stands for...Trading + Training + Technology
T3’s competitive EDGE is our ability to...
EDUCATE - We provide continuing trader education programs and free seminars to help you get to the next level.
DEVELOP - We develop your discipline and risk management skills through our proprietary strategies.
GUIDE - We guide you through the markets with our daily market analysis and research.
ENGAGE - We engage, interact, and give feedback on using T3 Live’s Virtual Trading Floor platform.
Competitive Advantages

Competitive cost and fee structures
Education in technical trading and market analysis
Clearing through ABN Amro
Stock screening tools and filters
Buying power
Many options for high-frequency traders
State of the art downtown NYC headquarters and other flexible locations
Sophisticated risk management
Multiple trading platform options
World-class tech support and connectivity
Organized and reliable accounting and trader sheets
Experienced Traders and Group Leaders are also welcomed to apply. Compare the execution platforms we utilize, our highly competitive clearing deals and our office atmosphere to your current firm. We are low latency with direct connectivity to exchanges, ECNs and dark pools.
We seek individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, exceptional business instincts and a demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure. New traders have the opportunity to enter an exciting, fast-paced and potentially lucrative career.
If this describes you and you feel as if you have the drive and determination to be successful in the highly competitive world of proprietary trading, please send us a copy of your resume and a cover letter stating why you think you will be a successful trader to our human resources department

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Fixed Income C++ Developer

2012-12-16T16:40:00.003-08:00

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Job Title Fixed Income C++ Developer
Company CMP
Location New York, NY

Job Description
Basically someone with Fixed Income experience and a collection of multiple technologies. C++ is one of those acceptable technologies. ? BS Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent). ? 3-5+ years of experience in application development; or ? Sound knowledge of C, C++, JAVA, HTML, XML, CGI, JavaScript, SQL, Transact SQL, Microsoft .Net Framework, C#.net, VBScript, and MS Excel. ? Working knowledge of Windows XP, LINUX and UNIX environments. ? Demonstrated ability to analyze, create, and document solutions to problems especially strong analytical and mathematical skills. ? Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with portfolio managers, research analysts, traders and vendors. ? Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. ? Strong organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and manage multiple activities. ? Strong team player with a results-oriented focus and a highly disciplined approach to meeting objectives. ? Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and requirements

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Fixed Income Settlement Analyst

2012-12-16T16:36:00.003-08:00

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This role will serve as the primary analysis and operations support to the Portfolio Manager in regards to all portfolios and accounts. This is an integral role in a two-person team that requires a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

· Manage all operations/administration of portfolios:
§ Trade settlement, allocations and confirmation.
§ Pricing of securities.
§ Client billing.
§ Maintain and organize all compliance-related information.
· Analysis and reporting

§ Provide detailed risk management and portfolio holding reports.
§ Track ratings upgrades/downgrades, calls, tenders, etc.
§ Monitor various portfolio metrics including position sizing, industry classification, concentration, margin availability, etc.
§ Calculate performance of portfolios.
§ Provide investment ideas and research.

Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills:

· Must have a high level of skill in Excel.
· Experience with Bloomberg, Bloomberg Tradebook, Advent - preferred.
· Strong interest in finance/stock market and preferably an understanding of credit markets and financial statement analysis.
· Excellent communication skills for dealing with internal people, as well as external (clients, brokers).
· Attention to detail.

Education, Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or business field of study.
· 3-5 years related experience - preferred

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Fixed Income Senior Developer

2012-12-16T16:31:00.003-08:00

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The Fixed Income group develops software to support the analytics and data that move the Global Fixed Income markets. We cover the Government, Corporate, Money Market, Muni and Preferred instruments. Our analytical functions are industry standards in their respective markets. Developers in our group have the opportunity to work in all stages of the SDLC, from working with business, external vendors, and clients to define requirements, to designing, developing, testing and delivering the product. The group also works on crucial calculations,/pricing systems and/algorithms that many clients depend on to make critical decisions. We have a code base that spans the breadth of the technology spectrum at Bloomberg, including Application Services/C/C++.

We are hiring a developer to join the Fixed Income Search & Screening team. We are looking for a candidate with experience in search/information retrieval and open source search technologies like Lucene/Solr, Elasticsearch, or Big Data software like Hadoop/HBase. Alternatively, strong C++ or Java experience with some exposure to open source technologies would be considered. Above all, the candidate should be interested in learning and applying search/Big Data technologies to Finance, and should be able to creatively solve problems that are unique to the Finance domain. We are looking for a senior developer who will provide technical direction for the project and co-ordinate interaction with business and clients in defining requirements and ensuring efficient execution.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years experience with C/C++/Java
- Experience with Lucene/Solr, Elasticsearch, Hadoop/HBase, other open source Search/Big Data technologies
- Experience with managing medium to large scale projects from requirement gathering to rollout
- Strong Communication Skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

The Company:

Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength - delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately - is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 300,000 subscribers globally. Bloomberg's enterprise solutions build on the company's core strength, leveraging technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the company provides data, news and analytics to decision makers in industries beyond finance. And Bloomberg News, delivered through television, radio, mobile, the Internet and two magazines, Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Markets, covers the world with more than 2,300 news and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries. Headquartered in New York, Bloomberg employs more than 13,000 people in 185 locations around the world.

Bloomberg is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

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Trader, Real Estate Securities Job

2012-11-24T14:27:00.001-08:00

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URDANG is an investor in and manager of public, private, global, and U.S. - only real estate investment strategies. Focused exclusively on real estate, our investment approach includes top-down market/country selection and bottom-up

Contract type : Full Time

Location : Plymouth Meetin

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Securities Trader 2

2012-11-24T14:23:00.002-08:00

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Assists Investment/Fund Managers in supporting client accounts. Duties include: analyzing portfolio/cash position and market conditions for profitable securities execution advice/decisions; establishing bid and ask prices on securities; executing complex client and bank security trades with security dealers, municipalities and/or corporations; reviewing security trading and documentation for regulatory compliance; reporting new and innovative products via market trends, new issues and current; processing trade tickets.
Basic Qualifications: 2+ years trading experience.

Minimum Qualifications: -4 years municipal or taxable fixed income trading experience -2+ years of previous experience reading and analyzing financial statements, ratings reports, official statements or prospectuses and make decisions based on data -Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills -Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with portfolio managers and broker/dealers -Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize duties under pressure -Demonstrated strong attention to detail -Demonstrated proficiency with Bloomberg

Preferred Skills: -Equity or options trading experience -SEI, Moxy, Inquiry Manager experience -MBA or CFA candidate

How to Express Interest in This Job: Wells Fargo invites you to apply for this job athttps://employment.wellsfargo.com/psp/PSEA/APPLICANT_NW/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteID=1&Opening=3683084.

WELLS FARGO IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V.

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Junior Trader Program

2012-11-24T14:01:00.001-08:00

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Our firm, a division of WTS Proprietary Trading Group, is recruiting a few select candidates to join their team of traders. We are interested in qualified candidates who have a passion for trading and are ready to receive the systems training and support to improve the opportunity to profit from trading on an intra-day basis. Our group utilizes a systematic approach, based on historical data so that you may trade with precision and accuracy. Our lead traders who provide mentorship are experienced and are consistently profitable. You will receive daily assistance, one-on-one mentoring, as you learn various trading methodologies and strategies within a team environment.

At the completion of your orientation period, you will be allocated a portion of the firm’s capital to begin your career as a junior equity trader. This capital allocation is reviewed on a weekly basis. Performance based increases in capital allocations are made if a trader exhibits consistent profitability and growth. Traders will be expected to analyze, model, and deploy equity trading strategies and improve upon trading system performance.

Requirements:

• All traders are required to take and pass the industry Series 56 exam unless you have an active Series 7 which may obviate the need for the examination through the waiver process.
• You will be required to provide a capital contribution of $1,500 which will be deposited to your capital account with the company
• This is a non-salaried based position and you must be in a stable financial position to endure possibly 3-5 months without income. Eligible candidates will have strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills, and an understanding of developing and deploying technical strategies.
• Solid object oriented programming, computer science, quantitative, or previous trading experience preferred.

*We do not provide H1B or any Visa sponsorship at this time.

WTFG, a register broker-dealer and Member of the CBOE Stock Exchange and SIPC. *Day trading and options trading is risky and not appropriate for all traders. Candidates should have the ability to sustain losses and/or lose their capital contribution, if any. This is not a salaried position. Compensation is based on trading profitability. All broker-dealer products and services relating to proprietary trading are offered through WTFG, 100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 (Main Office).

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Quantitative High Frequency Trader

2012-11-24T13:47:00.001-08:00

Trader Trainee

2012-11-24T13:42:00.004-08:00

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Although knowledge of the options industry is an obvious asset, we are seeking recent college graduates from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically in the areas of mathematics, economics, physics, engineering or computer science. Candidates should be comfortable working in a trading environment, and possess excellent communication, analytical, computer, problem-solving, and time management skills. Successful candidates will learn the intricacies of options trading and the skills needed to make a successful career in market making.

Equity Derivatives Trainee
Our training program teaches trainees the essentials of stock options trading and the skills that make for a successful career on the trading floor. Trainees will receive a guaranteed salary during their time in the program, with the expectation that 'graduates' will go on to become Junior Traders then onto highly compensated company traders.

Expectations
• Keen awareness of critical situations, ability to shift from fast market to slow market conditions quickly and efficiently.
• Anticipate the needs of traders throughout the day, quick comprehension and delivery of tasks.
• Balance/resolve position discrepancies before opening bell; notify trading staff of unexpected position changes intra-day.
• Ability to filter information to trading staff by necessity; reporting pertinent information to management in a timely fashion.
• Trainees are required to articulately voice needs of the trading staff to IT, vendors, clearing firm, brokers/other market makers, and the exchange if necessary. • Trainees are required to be well versed with all methods of communication provided by the company these may include but are not limited to IM, telephone, and email.
• Participation in and successful completion of the training program within the specified time frame for each phase.
• Trainees are required to have excellent computer skills including some programming skills. They should become fluent with both the usage and rules of all applications that provide market research, theoretical/analytical data, order entry applications, and stock/option execution.
• Retention of knowledge and ability to apply past experience to current situations is critical.

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Assistant Trader

2012-11-24T13:39:00.001-08:00

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Our firm is a proprietary trading firm that operates around the clock and around the globe. We bring a deep understanding of markets, a scientific approach, and innovative technology to trade in the world's highly competitive financial markets, focusing primarily on equities and equity derivatives.

Founded in 2000, our firm employs over 300 people in offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. Our entrepreneurial culture is driven by our talented team of traders and programmers.

Job Description:

The environment at our firm is open, informal, intellectual and fun. You can wear a t-shirt and jeans to the office every day, the kitchen is stocked, and discussions are always lively. Teaching and learning are central activities through classes, mentoring and discussion.

Traders work in teams to seek out and trade on pricing inefficiencies, develop models, manage risk, investigate new products, and push into new business areas. Experienced traders teach and oversee the less-experienced. New traders serve as assistants while they learn the ropes, getting increasing responsibility as they demonstrate their ability to handle it.

QUALIFICATION

These jobs are highly quantitative. Trading candidates should be excellent quantitatively, with a strong understanding of probability and statistics. Candidates should be effective communicators in a close knit team setting, motivated, competitive and eager to learn. Previous experience or course work in finance, business, or economics is not required. We are interested in hiring responsible, motivated, adaptive, and logical thinkers with strong quantitative skills.

Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. No finance background necessary.

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Junior Trader

2012-11-24T13:36:00.002-08:00

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Our firm, a division of WTFG, is recruiting a few select candidates to join their team of traders. We are interested in qualified candidates who have a passion for trading and are ready to receive the systems training and support to improve the opportunity to profit from trading on an intra-day basis. Our group utilizes a systematic approach, based on historical data so that you may trade with precision and accuracy. Our lead traders who provide mentorship are experienced and are consistently profitable. You will receive daily assistance, one-on-one mentoring, as you learn various trading methodologies and strategies within a team environment.

At the completion of your orientation period, you will be allocated a portion of the firm’s capital to begin your career as a junior equity trader. This capital allocation is reviewed on a weekly basis. Performance based increases in capital allocations are made if a trader exhibits consistent profitability and growth. Traders will be expected to analyze, model, and deploy equity trading strategies and improve upon trading system performance.

Requirements:

• All traders are required to take and pass the industry Series 56 exam unless you have an active Series 7 which may obviate the need for the examination through the waiver process.
• You will be required to provide a capital contribution of $1,500 which will be deposited to your capital account with the company
• This is a non-salaried based position and you must be in a stable financial position to endure possibly 3-5 months without income. Eligible candidates will have strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills, and an understanding of developing and deploying technical strategies.
• Solid object oriented programming, computer science, quantitative, or previous trading experience preferred.

*We do not provide H1B or any Visa sponsorship at this time.

WTFG, a register broker-dealer and Member of the CBOE Stock Exchange and SIPC. *Day trading and options trading is risky and not appropriate for all traders. Candidates should have the ability to sustain losses and/or lose their capital contribution, if any. This is not a salaried position. Compensation is based on trading profitability. All broker-dealer products and services relating to proprietary trading are offered through WTFG, 100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 (Main Office).

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Brokerage Trader

2012-11-24T13:34:00.000-08:00

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As a member of this team, the Brokerage Trader uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to provide trading support for various types of equity and mutual fund products in brokerage accounts. The primary responsibilities of the position encompass placing equity & mutual fund trades received from phone calls with advisors, monitoring online order entry, working margin and other types of compliance exception reporting. In addition this individual reviews orders to ensure accuracy, proper record keeping, and conformance to regulations. The successful candidate in this position would also evaluate and provide commentary on market volatility for our financial advisors and would develop relationships with dealers to obtain optimal trade execution.

Department

The Capital Markets Trading desk is a group of specialized and motivated trading professionals with a passion to deliver a high quality service experience to Advisors and their clients. We strive to ensure our interactions go above and beyond our advisors expectations, uphold the highest of ethical standards and are specifically focused on serving each client’s unique financial needs.

Responsibilities

• Some travel may be required to make presentations to advisors and for other educational events.
• Creating and disseminating marketing materials and presentations as required. • Assisting in the training of new employees or advisors
• Writing articles relating to the capital markets for 1st Global publications.

Functions

All responsibilities are generally performed on a daily basis, unless otherwise noted. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• A passion for providing exceptional service to all customers, internal and external.
• Placing equity and mutual fund trades in client accounts according to the Financial Advisors instructions.
• Monitoring online order entry and approving, adjusting, correcting or cancelling trades in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Entering option orders
• Executing securities lending and other specialized equity product programs
• Working out of tolerance, margin and other trading and account management related reports.
• Disseminating product information to advisors regarding equities, mutual funds or the market in general.
• Assists in responding to inquiries from Advisors about the 1st Global's investment philosophies, products and services.
• Completing special projects and research requests as needed.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business or equivalent experience.
• Active Series 7 & 63 or 66 licenses required.
• Familiarity with NFS, LLC FBSI product, Streetscape or Bloomberg a plus

Skills

• 3-5 years of financial market experience specifically dealing with mutual fund or equity/option trading.
• A positive and professional attitude in combination with a high level of integrity and ethical standards.
• A solid understanding of the capital markets, products and trends in order to provide accurate and superior service to our advisors.
• An understanding of the current regulatory environment and requirements as they relate to trading.
• Able to communicate complicated financial investment concepts and strategies in a patient, clear and concise manner.
• Having personal accountability and willing to take ownership of issues to resolution.
• Strong analytical skills and initiative, with a high degree of organizational, relationship building, and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize jobs independently in a fast paced environment.
• Strong technical skills, including expert proficiency in PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
• Must be a team player, but also able to work independently.

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Sales Trader

2012-11-24T13:30:00.003-08:00

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A full service, independent broker dealer is looking for traders with established relationships and experience managing large institutional orders. Ownership and firm equity could be available for the right person. We are hiring a sales trader who are overachievers and can prove it. This is a greenfield opportunity, with very few accounts assigned so far.

Sales traders with experience sourcing equity positions for large block orders discreetly can build a very large account base. We are only interested in hiring people who want to be stars and are interested in working intelligently to help build this business. You must either have an extensive network of industry contacts who are interested in Shareholder Activism, Merger and Risk Arbitrage and event related transactions, or you must be willing to build a network of relationships from the ground up.

Our Firm offers independent research, discreet sales and trading, selective capital introduction, and commission management. We are an employee owned, Fundamental-Value and Catalyst-Driven Shareholder Activist research provider, dedicated to offering financial services, hedging strategies and other resources to the activist and investment community.

Experience 2+ years of successful sales experience, and Working knowledge of Shareholders Activism, Merger and Risk Arbitrage, and Event Related trading strategies.Skills Must present a professional image Must be a self-starter, willing to help build a desk from the ground up Must have the ability to entertain clients Must be able to identify a client’s needs and translate our platform and services into solutions that meet the prospect’s needsCompensation & Other

We offer a draw with commission payout, or very high full commission payouts, along with full health benefits, 401K plan, expense account and more. Ownership and equity available.

All inquiries are Confidential.

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Junior Equity Trader

2012-11-24T13:25:00.001-08:00

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Our experienced team focuses primarily on swing and position trades. Our specialty is the concentration of Chart Pattern Recognition with high time frame analysis. We focus on stock charts with familiar and similar characteristics to achieve positive and consistent results. Junior Traders will interact on the trading floor and learn from our Senior Traders who have over 50 years of combined experience in the industry.

We are seeking motivated and disciplined candidates with a quantitative background that we can teach to manage and control the risks of the financial marketplace. Successful applicants of the Junior Equity Trader position will be expected to provide an initial capital contribution (see requirements). These successful applicants will join our team in the downtown Manhattan trading office and undergo an initial training period. In addition, Junior Traders will be provided with educational materials including videos to familiarize themselves with the inner workings of the Stock Market and equity trading.

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Equity Exotics Trader

2012-11-24T13:22:00.000-08:00

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Engage in the pricing and risk analysis, the trading and the hedging of complex financial derivative products involving mono and multi-asset equity options, volatility and correlation based products (Variance Swaps, Volatility Swaps, Dispersion Options and Correlation Swaps) and Structured Notes. The financial products traded are based on US underlyings and are geared toward hedge funds, institutional clients and retail and private bank clients, in Asia, Europe and South America. Provide secondary market liquidity, risk-manage the various risks of the book and establish some hedging strategies to generate some revenue. Daily interaction with sales force.

Qualifications:
- Master's degree or equivalent in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related quantitative field plus 1 year of exotics trading experience or related experience OR
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Finance or a related quantitative field plus 5 years of exotics trading experience or related experience.

Skills required:
Must have sound understanding of options and derivatives. Must have experience trading exotic structures and flow derivatives. Must have knowledge of differential equations, stochastic calculus and numerical methods. Must have experience developing Monte Carlo Simulation tools to analyze customized complex financial products. Must have VBA/C++ programming skills. Must have experience in trading interest rates derivatives and FX derivatives for the purpose of hedging complex derivatives transactions.

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Proprietary Equity Trader

2012-11-24T13:17:00.001-08:00

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Our firm, a division of WTFG, is expanding its proprietary trading group. Our traders deploy multiple strategies to suit your individual trading style. Traders use a variety of DMA platforms to access advanced order types and dark pool liquidity providers. Our firm welcomes traders of all backgrounds, trading strategies, and provides automated traders with a seamless systems migration with minimal or no downtime.

Members benefit from a technologically advanced trading environment with payout and cost structures that surpass many other firms. Our firm can provide members with deep discounting on third-party software vendors and access to our synergistic trading environment.

Additional benefits
»Direct routes to dark liquidity pools, midpoint executions, and floor broker destinations
»Ultra-Low latency data feeds for black/grey box applications with on floor development
»Sophisticated Opening/Closing Imbalance features and Basket/Pair modules
»Trailing Stops, OCO's, synthetic stops & more

*We also offer proprietary 'Mid-Point' trading routes to dark pools for price improvement and added liquidity. This routing may result in substantial savings in execution costs and potential price improvement

WTFG, a register broker-dealer and Member of the CBOE Stock Exchange and SIPC. Day trading and options trading is risky and not appropriate for all traders. Candidates should have the ability to sustain losses and/or lose their capital contribution, if any. This is not a salaried position. Compensation is basedon trading profitability. All broker-dealer products and services relating to proprietary trading are offered through WTS Proprietary Group, LLC, 100 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 (Main Office).

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Trader Equity Products

2012-11-24T13:14:00.003-08:00

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Title: Trader, Equity Products Location: NY-New York Citibank N.A. seeks a Trader, Equity Products for its New York, New York location. Duties: Utilize knowledge of quantitative financial analytics to calculate pricing and execute trades on equity derivative products. Develop quantitative financial models and risk management strategies utilized by the equity trading desk to identify trades and monitor, measure, and manage financial risk. Utilize VBA, Python, Java, R and SQL Server technologies to develop financial models and technical infrastructure to support relative value volatility trades for stocks and indices. Partner with internal business groups to support marketing, analysis, quantitative development, trade reconciliation, and documentation activities. Requirements: Master's degree in Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related quantitative field, and three (3) years of experience as an analyst or associate in the financial services industry, or as a software engineer, developer, or related technical position. Professional experience must include 1) Utilizing quantitative analysis to develop trading strategies, 2) Performing quantitative financial modeling, risk management, and trade reconciliation for equities desk, 3) Utilizing knowledge of equity trading strategies to conduct market analysis and identify trading opportunities, and 4) Utilizing VBA, Python, Java, R, and SQL Server technologies. Citigroup is an EOE/AA Employer. This position is eligible for incentives pursuant to Citigroup's Employee Referral Program.

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