Options Desk Assistant

Options Desk Assistant

The Options Desk Assistant will play a key role in supporting traders, managing administrative tasks, maintaining trade positions, and ensuring smooth communication between brokers, dealers, and internal teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a high-energy trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile trades, transactions, and positions to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and manage delivery instructions for proprietary trades.
• Maintain up-to-date trade positions, P&L reports, and facilitate efficient data exchange.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and operational standards.
• Use and support algorithmic trading tools under trader guidance.
• Act as a liaison between desk traders, brokers, and internal teams.
• Manage desk projects to improve operational processes and technology.

Experience and Qualifications

• Background or coursework in finance/investments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of equities, futures, and equity derivatives.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized in a fast-moving environment.
• Proactive in identifying and solving issues, with a focus on innovation.
• Familiarity with VBA, Python, and SQL is a strong advantage.

Our client seeks individuals who are adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to their success in a highly competitive, technology-driven trading landscape.