Equities Trading Operations Associate

CLSA; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate, Business Management for Institutional Equities to support High and Low touch trading desks across EMEA, ETF business, and the Facilitation desk.

The role focuses on day-to-day operations, ensuring a responsible and efficient trading environment with frequent liaison across Trading, IT, Risk, Operations, Finance, Legal and Compliance, as well as Sales & Trading.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in equities, including high-touch and low-touch trading.
• Strong knowledge of ETFs and ETF trading.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Cash Equities trading business to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
• Liaise with Trading, IT, Risk Management, Operations, Finance, Legal and Compliance, and Sales & Trading team members.
• Assist client onboarding process.
• Drive enhancement of controls globally.
• Prepare for business updates, supervisory reviews, desk procedures, etc.
• Provide input into audits, monitoring & testing reviews, risk control self assessments, BCP exercises.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Legal, Compliance, Tax and other support functions.
• Participate in governance forums including management committees and risk/control committees.
• Complete invoicing requirements linked to the Institutional Equities trading business in EMEA.
• Provide MiFID regulatory guidance to the execution desk and support departments.

Skills

Equities knowledge

Cash equities

ETF knowledge

Risk awareness

Communication

Job description

CLSA in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate, Business Management for Institutional Equities to support High and Low touch trading desks across EMEA, ETF business, and the Facilitation desk.

The role focuses on day-to-day operations, ensuring a responsible and efficient trading environment with frequent liaison across Trading, IT, Risk, Operations, Finance, Legal and Compliance, as well as Sales & Trading.