Equities Trader

Findojobs-Za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Citi's Johannesburg team as a Trader to oversee a trading book, generate revenue, and manage risks in a dynamic financial environment. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to enhance the trading franchise. The role comes with competitive remuneration, a hybrid working model, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Work from home option (up to 2 days a week)

Comprehensive benefits for you and your family

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical and numerical competency required.
• Knowledge of products and clients essential.
• Required licensing and registrations applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a trading book and manage trading risks.
• Coordinate with sales, trading team, and other internal stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

Then bring your skills to Citi Market's Team.By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.Team / Role OverviewThe Trader is a senior level position responsible for overseeing a trading book and managing book risk, in coordination with the Trading team.

The overall objective of this role is to ensure book trades deliver on budgeted revenues, and to coordinate with key stakeholders to develop the trading franchise.What you'll doOversee a trading book and generate revenues and manage risk for the respective businessCoordinate with Sales, Research, CMand and other organizations across Markets and Securities Services and the broader businessTrade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book riskEstablish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the deskAnticipate client demand in each respective product / marketCoordinate with desk analysts as needed and with sales to develop the franchiseLeading strong governance and controls : Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructureBuild a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethicsAppropriately assess risk / reward of transactions when making business decisions; demonstrating proper consideration for the firm's reputation.Be familiar with and adhere to Citi's Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities ServicesAdhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to youObtain and maintain all registrations / licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframeAppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.What we'll need from youKnowledge of respective products and clientsRequired licensing and registrations as applicableAdvance analytical and numerical competencyConsistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communicationEffective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to analyze and pitch situations and determine suitable counterpartiesKnowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, trading protocol, closing technicalitiesBachelor's degree / University degree or equivalent experienceWhat we can offer youBy joining Citi South Africa, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.

We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.Sounds like Citi has everything you need?

Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.