Trading Assistant

Requirements:

• Must possess expertise in fixed income securities and derivative operations.
• 1-2 years in hedge fund operations preferred; previous experience with investment systems such as Bloomberg, Calypso, Markit, CTM, and Icelink considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, including solid grasp of MS Office applications
• Advanced Excel, VBA and Python scripting skills are required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Achievement of, or active pursuit of, a CFA designation or CSI Derivatives Fundamentals course is preferred.

Critical Competencies:

• Technical Knowledge – Possesses expertise in fixed income securities and derivative operations with technical proficiency gained through both education and professional experience.
• Collaboration – Effectively integrates within a team of experienced research, execution, quantitative, and structuring portfolio managers, emphasizing unity and cooperative success.
• Operational Excellence – Demonstrates knowledge of ethical standards and control principles, confidently upholding the organization’s control and service standards.
• Communication – Possess excellent communication skills with a firm command of written, verbal, and interpersonal skills necessary to present complex technical information in an easy-to-digest format.
• Attention to Detail – Must be focused on accuracy and making sure that instructions are captured and executed with precision and care.
• Integrity – Maintains ethical standards and upholds RPIA’s values. Earns trust and maintains confidence, especially when handling sensitive information. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
• Teamwork – Promotes a team-first culture, motivating team members and fostering a collaborative work environment.