Senior Cash Equities Trader — P&L & Market-Making Lead

Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg seeks a professional to support the Desk Head in client facilitation and trading. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in cash equities and a strong background in global markets trading. The role emphasizes market analysis, regulatory compliance, and optimizing trading strategies to maximize profitability, while ensuring high-quality client interactions.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in Global Markets Trading Market Making.
• More than 5 years experience in cash equities.
• Proficient understanding of financial and global markets.

Responsibilities

• Support Desk Head in managing client facilitation.
• Trade the assigned product and optimize inventory books.
• Monitor market trends and translate into trading positions.

Skills

Market Knowledge & Analytics

Pricing risk

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder relationships

Sales Enablement

Education

First Degree, Analytics

First Degree, Quantitative Studies

Job description

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg seeks a professional to support the Desk Head in client facilitation and trading. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in cash equities and a strong background in global markets trading. The role emphasizes market analysis, regulatory compliance, and optimizing trading strategies to maximize profitability, while ensuring high-quality client interactions.