Trading Team Assistant, Global Asset Management

Our client, a well-established Global Asset Management and Research firm based in the West End are looking for a committed Trading Team Assistant to support an energetic, passionate and talented team of 21 Traders.

With a brilliant culture and stunning offices, this company would best suit a switched-on, self-starter, dedicated to providing a value-added services to the people the role is supporting

Responsibilities:

• Organisation, maintenance and control of diary for individuals and running of two team calendars

• Requesting holiday for all Traders and ensuring there are no clashes

• Submitting expenses

• Upkeep of specific trading documents including lists of firm’s clients and brokers

• Opening and re-assessing broker accounts

• Working on our CRM systems, editing, updating and adding contacts

• Sourcing venues for off sites, trading events or drinks

• Booking international travel and organising travel schedules/itineraries

• Ad hoc onsite conference support if requested by the Marketing team

• Perform general admin responsibilities such as copying, faxing and a monthly stationery order

• Overflow EA work to the Head of International Trading

Requirements

• Previous experience in organising changeable schedules

• Experience of assisting multiple people, all with different demands

• Good Excel and MS Office knowledge is essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills – attention to detail is a must!

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment

• Previous relevant experience of working for a team within a fast paced environment ideally in the financial services industry