Trading Desk Assistant: Cotton Futures & Risk

StoneX Group Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

StoneX Group Inc. in Miami seeks an entry‑level Trading Desk Assistant to learn risk management and client‑facing operations. You will train under seasoned consultants, develop expertise in cotton futures and related markets, and help manage day‑to‑day desk duties while building a client base.

You will complete the risk management curriculum and work toward obtaining a Series 3 license within four months, with company sponsorship. Strong numerical skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Finance, Economics, or related field to include Business Management
• Master’s degree in related fields is preferred, but not required
• Series 3 Commodities Brokerage License required within 4 months of start date (company sponsored)
• Works well in a team environment, yet self-starter with personal initiative
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a busy, demanding environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to get along with a variety of people/personalities
• Professional and mature communicator
• Numerically capable with advanced proficiency in excel for database development
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer
• Potential for relocation to other internationally based StoneX offices.

Responsibilities

• Accepts orders, changes, and cancellations from customers via the telephone and distributes to trade desk to place transaction.
• Notifies customers of filled orders, margin positions and other pertinent information.
• Reconciles accounts and updates customer information, including purchases and open orders.
• Mantains hedge records and research databases.
• Learns all the functions, strategies, and techniques to become an effective trade desk assistant.
• Completes risk management training curriculum including classroom instruction and on-site learning under the guidance of an experienced Risk Management Consultant(s).
• Develops expertise in the Cotton futures market and in external markets including but not limited to Forex, other agricultural markets.
• H e l p s manage day to day operational duties for supporting clients.
• C reates daily market reports to support the desk brokers' market commentaries.

Skills

Motivated with outstanding personal, 0

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Finance, Economics, or related field to include Business Management

Master’s degree in related fields is preferred, but not required

Tools

Excel

Job description

StoneX Group Inc. in Miami seeks an entry‑level Trading Desk Assistant to learn risk management and client‑facing operations. You will train under seasoned consultants, develop expertise in cotton futures and related markets, and help manage day‑to‑day desk duties while building a client base.

You will complete the risk management curriculum and work toward obtaining a Series 3 license within four months, with company sponsorship. Strong numerical skills and teamwork are essential.