Assistant Trader

Stifel Financial; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Risk Trader to support trading services and assist Head Traders. This role serves as a stepping stone towards becoming a Risk Trader, requiring a strong understanding of capital markets and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be proficient with numbers and technology. Join a firm with over 130 years of experience, where innovation and commitment to client success drive everything we do. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic workplace culture that fosters growth and opportunity.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k

Wellness initiatives

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience preferred, back office or operations.
• Must obtain licenses 7, 63, 55 within months after hire.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Traders and Risk Traders in trading services.
• Report suspicious trading activity and ensure trade accuracy.

Skills

Understanding of capital markets

Communication skills

Numerical proficiency

Ability to work in a hectic environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Bloomberg

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

TradeWeb/BondDesk

MarketAxes

IPREO

TREPP

FIDESSA

Job description

The Assistant Risk Trader works closely with the Risk Trader and Head Trader by supporting and promoting trading services.

What We're Looking For

• Responsible for aiding the Head Traders and Risk Traders in their work to provide trading services. Will not be allowed to risk capital for the firm or to determine which securities can be offered for sale.
• Training to become a Risk Trader at some point in their career. This is a stepping stone for a role that will require more in-depth knowledge of the product area they are working.
• Help with answering the phones, setting up offering sheets, updating inventory pages, sending out information requested by the financial advisors, and anything else that the Head Traders or Risk Traders need assistance with.
• Will abide by all the Policies and Procedures of Stifel and should be completely aware of and in compliance with all FINRA, TRACE, MSRB, SEC, and state and federal laws as they relate to the securities industry and the products they work in.
• Need to be aware of and report suspicious trading activity that may be a violation of rules, policies, or procedures directly to their Head Trader. Responsible for the accuracy of every trade they assist and make appropriate corrections when necessary.
• May be asked to assist in preparing marketing materials. The material will need to be reviewed by the Head Trader and Senior Managing Director before it can be distributed to our financial advisors.

What You'll Bring

• Must have a complete understanding of the capital markets, with an understanding of the products they are learning to trade. They must be able to communicate intelligently with others and have confidence in talking with other professionals in the industry. They must also be able to work in a very hectic environment and be extremely good with numbers and computers.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 4 year degree preferred in Finance, Economics, or Business related.
• At least 4 years industry experience preferred--back office or operations, etc.

Licenses & Credentials

• Minimum Required: 7, 63, 55 (if equity trader) within months after hire.

Systems & Technology

• Minimum Required: Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Being familiar with systems like TradeWeb/BondDesk, or any other Trading Platforms required by the product area they are working in like MarketAxes, IPREO, TREPP, and FIDESSA to name a few.

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.