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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | BANKING & FINANCE INDUSTRIES OCTOBER 2008 |
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Assistant Trader - Fixed Interest/Cash/Bonds |
| Position Code: | 1008 | | Career Level: | 2 |
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Responsible for
Working under the direct supervision of senior staff members to execute buy and sell Trades according to organisational philosophy and strategy. |
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Reports To
Head of Trading. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Operating under the direct supervision of superiors to buy and sell securities according to strategy and/or as directed by the Portfolio Managers.
Researching economic and market activity in order to sustain current knowledge of events.
Communicating knowledge of market events such as price volatility, trading volume and overall market sentiment.
Assisting to ensure relevant documentation is in compliance with organisational policy and statutory requirements.
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Key Skills
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of markets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Advanced report writing skills.
Advanced numerical skills.
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Internal Contacts
Portfolio Managers, Client Administration Staff. |
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External Contacts
Brokers. |
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Typical Experience
Up to 2 years Trading experience coupled with tertiary qualifications in a related field such as Commerce, Economics, Finance or Business. |
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Other Comments
Also known as debt markets which comprises of short-term markets (money markets) and the long-term markets (capital or fixed interest markets). |
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