Associate Equity Trader

Ameriprise Financial, City of Westminster

Associate Equity Trader

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Ameriprise Financial, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 19 Dec | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0bdac1c759eb44ec886c07ec7b19e66f

Full Job Description

The investment team at Columbia Threadneedle Investments maintains a dedicated trading team to manage the purchase and sales of securities for their clients. The team integrates into the investment process to provide clear value added to our clients through market knowledge and awareness, trade execution and idea generation. Trading supports best execution by providing for separation of duties, specialisation of function and compliance checks and balances. How you'll spend your time

  • Execute purchases and sales of equity securities, associated derivatives as authorised by portfolio managers and/or the Heads of Trading
  • Provide market related insight that helps the PM's identify relative value opportunities for the client
  • Participate in morning calls, daily/weekly market updates and strategy meetings.
  • Interact as a seamless interface between the Investment team and various internal and external constituencies.

    Demonstrable experience trading equities, preferably for a buy-side firm. Experience of equities trading should cover global markets with a core focus on the EMEA region.
  • Hold MAS Capital Markets Services License in dealing in securities.
  • Strong analytic and computer skills with a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg & additional trading platforms such as Tradeweb.
  • Self-motivated team player with solid verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comfortable interacting with and taking direction from senior investment professionals.

    About Columbia Threadneedle Investments
  • 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 global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 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. 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 providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.

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