Desk Assistant

Orla Rose Associates; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial markets firm in London is seeking a Trading Desk Assistant to join their Equity Derivatives Trading Desk. This full-time position offers direct exposure to a live trading environment, involving responsibilities like confirming trades, communicating with clients, and assisting with trade execution. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced financial setting. Opportunities for career development within trading and derivatives are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced financial services environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with trading teams.

Responsibilities

• Confirm and validate trades across equity derivatives.
• Communicate pricing and trade details internally and with clients.
• Support trade settlement and lifecycle processes.
• Maintain and update market data and client records.
• Produce end-of-day trading recaps and insights.

Skills

Trade confirmation

Communication

Market data maintenance

Trade execution

Job description

This range is provided by Orla Rose Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Trading Desk Assistant – Equity Derivatives

Location: Mayfair, London

Our client is a well-established financial markets firm seeking a Trading Desk Assistant to join their Equity Derivatives Trading Desk in London.

This is a front-office position offering direct exposure to a live trading environment and close interaction with experienced execution traders. The role provides an excellent platform for someone looking to build a long-term career within trading, markets, or derivatives.

The Role

Working closely with the trading team, you will support the day-to-day operations of the equity derivatives desk, helping to ensure accurate trade execution, effective communication, and smooth post-trade processes in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirming and validating trades across equity derivatives products
• Communicating pricing and trade details internally and with clients
• Supporting trade settlement and lifecycle processes
• Maintaining and updating market data and client records
• Producing end-of-day trading recaps and tailored client insights
• Assisting with trade execution and crossings when required
• Acting as a key coordination point within the trading team

The Opportunity

This is a high-quality entry role onto a trading desk, offering hands‑on exposure to traders, products, and clients within a professional and high-performing environment. It is ideal for candidates looking to develop a career in front‑office trading or derivatives.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

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