Dealing Assistant

Cameron Kennedy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Kennedy is seeking a Dealing Assistant for their Leicester office to support trading and operations in financial markets. This is an entry point into trading careers, with no prior trading experience required and a focus on developing strong client and counterparty communication skills.

You will work across front and back office teams, liaising with market counterparties, and supporting traders and fund managers.

Qualifications

• No previous trading experience required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills.
• Ambition to build a long-term career in trading and investment operations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise directly with market counterparties to ensure trades are agreed and settled on time.
• Work across front and back office to coordinate trading and operational activity.
• Support traders, stockbrokers and fund managers with day-to-day activity.
• Resolve trade-related queries with clients and counterparties.
• Investigate and help resolve trading and operational issues.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and communication across teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interest in financial markets

Team collaboration

Job description

Dealing Assistant – Financial Markets | Leicester (Office-Based)

An established, independently-owned UK investment firm — providing stockbroking, clearing and custody, and investment management services to retail investors, IFAs and professional intermediaries — is looking for a Dealing Assistant to join their team at their Leicester head office.

This is a genuine entry point into financial markets. No previous trading experience is required — we're looking for someone with strong attention to detail, confident communication skills, and the ambition to build a long-term career in trading and investment operations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Liaising directly with market counterparties to ensure trades are agreed and settled on time
• Working across front and back office to coordinate trading and operational activity
• Supporting traders, stockbrokers and fund managers with day-to-day activity
• Resolving trade-related queries with clients and counterparties
• Investigating and helping resolve trading and operational issues
• Ensuring accurate record-keeping and communication across teams

What we’re looking for:

• Confident on the phone with clients and market counterparties
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Strong prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment
• Good with numbers and financial information
• A genuine interest in financial markets and a desire to progress
• Prior experience in financial services, stockbroking or investment operations is a plus, but not essential

Career progression:

This role is designed as a genuine stepping stone. You’ll be sponsored through relevant industry qualifications, with a clear path toward progressing into a trading role for the right candidate.