Junior Equity Trader - Singapore - Janus Henderson

Janus Henderson

Verified Company

Singapore

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Wei Jie

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Description

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service.

We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you

Your opportunity

Provide assistance and support to Equity Traders
Execute trades on behalf of Portfolio Managers, adhering to Best Execution principles
Integrate and serve as a liaison with multiple departments; such as Portfolio Managers, Cashflow team, Application Support, Data Management, Operations, Compliance and IT. Collaborate with these various teams when onboarding new clients, sensitive account procedures or large cash flow notifications
Develop a sound understanding and knowledge of market structure, high touch and algorithmic trading to execute orders
Assist with the preparation of multiple reports throughout the company, such as Board Reports, request for proposals on new and existing clients, commissions and transaction cost analysis
Assist and work closely with OMS, EMS and TCA vendors on new features, enhancements or upgrades. Help test, troubleshoot and provide insight on new workflow opportunities
Identify areas of operational improvement within the trading function.
Carry out additional duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
Allinclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Maternal/paternal leave benefits
Complimentary subscription to Headspace the mindfulness app
Corporate membership to ClassPass and other health and wellbeing benefits
All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Must have skills
years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably in a trading or trade support capacity

Experience and proficient knowledge with Tableau, Bloomberg and Microsoft Excel
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; Finance, Economics or Accounting major preferred
Basic understanding and genuine interest in the securities, investment management industry and financial markets
Ability to establish and cultivate relationships across the firm with extensive internal and external business partners
Operate with a very strong global team focus
Effective analytical skills, including the ability to accumulate, organize, and assimilate large amounts of information
Strong work ethic, good judgement, with an attention to detail and accuracy
Proven track record of professional integrity
Selfstarter; ability to work with little supervision while providing support to global trading desks
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have skills

Knowledge of, and or proficiency in TCA analysis and Data visualization
Understanding of, or explicit training in the use of programming languages
Knowledge of, and or proficiency in Market Microstructure analysis of regional equity markets
Listed and OTC derivative trading experience

Investment areas

Has responsibility for executing trades and supporting portfolios within equity, derivative and fixed income asset classes.

Supervisory responsibilities

Potential for growth