Operational Desk Assistant - Sydney, Australia - Susquehanna International Group

Susquehanna International Group

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Susquehanna International Group (SIG) is one of the largest proprietary trading firms in the world.

We trade our own capital at our own risk, and are experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes.

For over 36 years, SIG has been benefitting financial markets by providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers.

We handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day. We achieve this through building some of the most powerful trading technology in the financial industry. Beyond trading, SIG is also active in global private equity, institutional brokerage, sports analytics, and structured capital.

Today, we have over 2,700+ employees in more than 15 global locations. Our Asia Pacific Headquarters are based in Barangaroo, Sydney, where we have a growing team of 230+ employees.

As an Operational Desk Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting traders with all administrative tasks and projects pertaining to the daily trading function.

You will act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers, traders or brokers when it comes to executing orders per the request of traders.

Traders will depend on your assistance for maintaining trade positions, profit and loss (P&L) reports, and information exchange.

This role will give you the opportunity to enter the dynamic environment of trading with a team of knowledgeable professionals.

In this role, you will:

Compile/reconcile data from electronic trades
Examine electronic transactions generated from clearing firm
Resolve erroneous and broken trades
Assist with maintaining position, P&L and information exchange
Act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers, brokers

What we're looking for

Previous experience in financial services industry and completion of finance/investment related course work a plus
Thorough knowledge of equity and equity derivatives
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel
Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Detail oriented; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Must be a self starter, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems
Ability to move throughout the trading floor as needed
Maintain composure under pressure
SIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of SIG and no fee will be paid.