Trading Assistant

Stifel Financial; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stifel Financial is seeking a Trading Assistant to support the fixed income desk under the guidance of senior traders. You will compile trade and market data, monitor market conditions, and help optimize trading processes. The role may involve executing trades in fixed income products once licensed.

The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, Excel expertise, and teamwork in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment based in Little Rock, AR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, math, CS, economics or business-related field
• SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 within 6 months of hire
• 0–2 years relevant work experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support trading team on day-to-day operations in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor market activity and provide feedback and analysis to senior traders
• Develop, maintain and enhance databases and reports
• Assist in enhancing trading workflows and functionality
• Ad-hoc projects as directed

Skills

Math and analytics

Team player

Organized

Troubleshooting

Fast learner

Tech savvy

Excel proficiency

Python coding

Fixed income interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

SIE

Series 7

Series 63

Tools

Python

Job description

Role Overview

Under the guidance of senior traders, the trading assistant provides administrative support to the desk, compiles and reviews trade and market data, and helps enhance trading processes. This role also involves monitoring market conditions, analyzing economic data, and, once licensed, executing trades in various fixed income products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support trading team on day-to-day operations in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor market activity in various fixed income products and provide concise feedback and analysis to senior traders
• Develop, maintain and enhance databases and reports
• Assist in enhancing trading workflows and functionality
• Ad-hoc projects as directed

Qualifications

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving issues
• Fast learner and self-starter with ability to work independently in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment
• Comfort with new and changing technology
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Coding experience with Python or other programming tools preferred
• Demonstrated interest in global capital markets, specifically fixed income products

Education and Experience

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Math, Computer Science, Economics or Business-related field
• Minimum Required: SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 within 6 months of hire
• Minimum Required: 0–2 years relevant work experience (preferred)

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s or better in Finance or related field