Assistant Manager - Sales & Trading Assistant - EQD

The GM Sales and Trading Assistants (SATA) are responsible for assisting the front office in their day-to-day activities through, but not limited to proper deal capture flow, life cycle events management, controls and post trades services.

SATA is expected to show initiative, flexibility, accuracy, good communication and commitment working in the front office environment. This role will be supporting Equity Derivatives Trading Desk.

Responsibilities

Work closely with various internal parties i.e. Sales, Trading, Business Managers, RMs, Operation, IT, Risk, Client Services, Compliance, Legal etc.

Handle, operate, and follow up on post-trade process to ensure smooth front to back, including manual booking in the front office systems and verifying the details from Trader instructions or other sources

Ensure PNL are booked and reported correctly

Provide timely support for both external and internal queries and solve post-trade related issues.

Prepare regular reports for the Trading desk

Assist on ad-hoc requests and handle queries in a timely manner

Product Scopes: mainly and not limited to Listed and OTC Vanilla Options, Forwards, Variance/Volatility Swaps, CFDs, Equity Swaps, Dividend Swaps and other exotic products.

Also participate in continuous improving of workflow and product developments, including system migrations and system enhancements

Minimum 2-5 years of experience working in a related role

(Front office assistant or Middle-Office)

Background in Applied Mathematics, Programming, Economics, Scientific and Technical knowledge would be preferred

Strong programming or computer skills is an advantage, with mandatory knowledge/usage of Python

Strong product and market knowledge involving Derivatives

Good understanding of market conventions, workflows, and transaction life cycles to ensure a successful and smooth process

Ability to thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently as well as a strong team player

Effective communication skills - written and verbal

Excellent attention to details and good problem-solving skills

Risk awareness and understands its impact to Front Office and Operational risk

Strong decision making and analytical skills

Ability to manage change and complexity with confidence

Client focused and commercial thinking

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated and genuine interest in Banking and Finance

Proficiency in Microsoft office (MS Word, Excel & Power point)

Knowledge of BNPP systems would be a plus

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication skills - oral & written

Attention to detail / rigor; Ability to work under pressure

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 2-3 year.