Professional/Institutional Trader
Position Description As a Professional/Institutional Trader you will be the eyes and ears of our trading floor. You will identify and capitalize on trading opportunities while representing our markets and executing trades with external counterparties. You will be expected to expand our external trading networkby sourcing, developing, and maintaining trading relationships. You will be the face of Wilfred Knight trading team and will require exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and capitalize on market opportunities both independently and within the trading team.
- Make split-second trading decisions that can instantly impact profitability.
- Constantly aiming to identify new product/market opportunities in order to diversify our strategies and maximize success.
- Improve execution and access to Equity volume.
- Understand and apply knowledge of the exchanges’ rules & regulations and market structures in which we engage.
Skills Required
- A Trader or Broker with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- You have a high EQ and superior interpersonal skills, along with the ability to positively influence outcomes.
- You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- You have the ability to work well under pressure.
- You are detail oriented.
- You thrive making fast decisions and handling a high volume of trades – often simultaneously.
- You have an academic degree.