Description
Under general supervision of the direction of the Manager of Portfolio and Electronic Trading Desk, the Electronic Trader will focus on the real-time, daily coverage and support of algorithmic trading clients and their orders. Primary responsibilities will include monitoring the trading system in real-time for performance and platform integrity, assisting clients with their selection and usage of algorithms, reviewing and assessing performance of execution algorithms, and developing relationships with internal and external traders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a strong knowledge of equity trading algorithms and systems.
- Provide first line support to all algorithmic trading including during extended hours trading.
- Communicate performance outliers, product changes, and potential algo issues with internal and external clients on a daily basis.
- Perform ongoing execution analysis and apply that in a client service capacity to assist clients with optimal use of algorithms.
$91,000 to $139,000 base salary
What We're Looking For
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of equity markets and trade processing.
- Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Ability to follow a technical, “data driven” approach as part of day-to-day duties.
- Ability to network and quickly develop working relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Ability to understand technical concepts and quickly gain proficiency.
- Strong teamwork, written and verbal communication skills.
Education & Experience
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Required: BS or BA.
- Minimum Required: 5+ years trading or supporting US equity trading desk.
Licenses & Credentials
LICENSES
- Series 7
Systems & Technology
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Fidessa Order Management System
- Microsoft Excel
About Stifel
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.
While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.
At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.
Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We Value Diversity
Stifel is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion by embracing and welcoming everyone. At Stifel, we believe a diverse team is a critical element of how we find success and strive to build on diversity, inclusion, respect, and engagement in all that we do, across the firm. Accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates.
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