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Lipari Foods

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What is a trader assistant?

Trader Assistants are professionals who support traders in financial institutions by handling administrative tasks, monitoring transactions, and ensuring the smooth execution of trades. They help maintain accurate records, communicate with back-office teams, and resolve trade discrepancies. Their role is vital for managing risk, ensuring compliance, and allowing traders to focus on market strategies. Trader Assistants often work in fast-paced environments and need strong analytical and organizational skills.

What does a trader assistant do?

Trader Assistants play a crucial role in supporting trading teams by ensuring the smooth execution of trades and handling operational tasks. Their daily responsibilities often include monitoring trade confirmations, reconciling discrepancies, updating trading systems, and communicating with back-office teams to resolve issues quickly. During market hours, they work closely with traders to provide real-time support, such as tracking market movements, managing order flow, and preparing reports. This fast-paced environment requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask under pressure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trader assistant?

To thrive as a Trader Assistant, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms, order management systems, and proficiency in Excel or similar analytical tools is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to work under pressure are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the accurate execution of trades, effective support for traders, and smooth operation in fast-paced financial environments.

How to become a trader assistant?

To become a trader assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles preferring or requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related fields. Relevant skills include strong analytical abilities, proficiency with trading platforms and tools, and good communication skills; some positions may also require knowledge of financial markets and certifications like the Series 7 or 63. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level roles in finance can also improve chances of securing a trader assistant position.

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Structured Product Bond Trader

Ameriprise Financial

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Ameriprise rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 130 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

107th of 150 rated financial services

Job description

About Our Company
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
Responsible, under direct supervision, for executing trades of structured product fixed income securities as authorized by Portfolio Managers with the primary focus being Agency Mortgages and CLOs.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate and build relationships with Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts and Traders to build credibility and trust as a partner in the overall investment process.
  • Provide market-related insight that helps Portfolio Managers identify relative value opportunities.
  • Participate in Portfolio Management and Research team round tables as the representative of the trading function to provide market trends and environment from a trading perspective.
  • Contribute to the global trading team with market insight, trends and technicals.
  • Develop and maintain data base to track secondary trading levels, dealer bid/offering levels, and cover bids.
  • Point of contact with street counterparties - aggregating axes, collecting and disseminating market color, and executing trades.
  • Assist with ad hoc reporting as requested by PM/traders.
  • Will be expected to learn various client guidelines and restrictions and utilize pre-trade compliance checks.
  • Interact with senior traders, research partners and other internal constituents on a regular basis.
  • Participate in morning calls, daily/weekly market updates and strategy meetings. Interact as a seamless interface between the team and various internal firm constituencies.

Required Qualifications
  • 2-7 years' experience with structured product securities, preferably in agency mortgages or CLOs for a buy-side firm.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, analytical framework and computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, macro implementation and Bloomberg.
  • Rigorous attention to details and good time-management/multi-tasking skills required.
  • Comfortable interacting with and taking directions from senior investment professionals.
  • Inquisitive mind interested in all aspects of the fixed income markets.
  • Self-motivated team player with strong verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency with Blackrock Solution's Aladdin OMS.
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Math, Physics or related field

Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $115,000- $140,000 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Job Family Group
Investment Management
Line of Business
AMINV US Asset Management
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
Columbia Threadneedle is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

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At Ameriprise Financial, we're not just in the business of helping clients with their financial goals - we also help our advisors and employees reach their true potential by embracing an inclusive and collaborative culture. We celebrate the unique qualities and reward the contributions of our talented, passionate employees. If you're motivated and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares about you and your community, take the next step with Ameriprise Financial.

Industry

Funds, trusts and financial programs

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

Year founded

1894

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