Senior Equity Trader (Prescient Securities) at Prescient Holdings (Pty) Ltd

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Capable of managing large and complex orders 
• Ability to execute large volumes both in single names and large baskets.
• Manage multi directional flow across multiple names and clients.
• Extensive knowledge of algos, all trade types and trading functions required to manage a busy order pad. 
• Strong market awareness in terms of data that is moving markets and individual stocks. 
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Focused on service excellence and building trust through consistency of service.
• Ability to demonstrate and communicate clear reasons for trading and not trading. 
• Demonstrate high levels of care when looking after client flows.
• Execute flow in developed markets, GEMS and Frontier markets in addition to JSE / A2X
• Be available to trade DM, GEMS and Frontier orders outside of SA market hours if / when necessary. 
• Ability to participate and contribute to morning meetings.
• Comfortable creating and distributing market commentary.
• High energy with emphasis on regular client feedback on status of orders, market conditions and relevant news and information
• Revenue generating focus (be proactive and able to take initiative) 
• Able to work in, communicate and contribute to a dynamic and growing team. 
• Work closely with, and train up-and-coming financial services professionals and graduates. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

• Relevant experience with sufficient expertise in equity trading in the institutional market (5+ years’ experience)
• Proficient on trading/information systems 
• Multi asset experience will be viewed favorably. 
• Advanced Excel skills. Proficient on trading/information systems (Bloomberg, Hermes, Iress Pro) 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant tertiary qualifications 
• Completed all applicable exchange exams. CFA & SAIS highly regarded 

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Personable and confident with the ability to converse professionally with clients.
• Revenue generating focus (proactive and able to take imitative) 
• Team player, able to provide support/assistance but still take personal responsibility. 
• Proven track record of managing and trading institutional flows with associated trusting relationships.
• Manage and execute orders with due care and accountability. 
• Attention to detail.