Trading Desk Assistant - Global Macro, Front-Office Path

OCR Alpha; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OCR Alpha in New York seeks a Trading Assistant to join the front-office ecosystem and gain exposure to markets, trading strategies, and the full trade life-cycle. The role sits alongside Portfolio Managers and Traders, collaborating with Operations and Technology to move trades from execution through to settlement and to drive automation and process improvements.

Career progression is focused on moving into the front office; the firm has a strong track record of developing talent and offering

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a trading or investment team.
• Solid understanding of the trade life-cycle.
• Exposure to listed and OTC products.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Genuine interest in markets, technology and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trade activity and ensure accurate capture of trades and positions.
• Provide day-to-day support to Traders and Portfolio Managers.
• Assist with futures rolls and other trading-related events.
• Partner with Technology on automation and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve trading workflows.

Skills

Trading knowledge

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Interest in markets & technology

Experience supporting trading team

Job description

OCR Alpha in New York seeks a Trading Assistant to join the front-office ecosystem and gain exposure to markets, trading strategies, and the full trade life-cycle. The role sits alongside Portfolio Managers and Traders, collaborating with Operations and Technology to move trades from execution through to settlement and to drive automation and process improvements.

Career progression is focused on moving into the front office; the firm has a strong track record of developing talent and offering