Trading Desk Support Enablement Analyst-2 at RMB - Rand Merchant Bank

Job Description

• To cater for the immediate needs of the traders and the client trade deals, by tracking, monitoring and reviewing the reports that deliver insights of trading transaction management and enables resolving a high percentage of issues timeously with the respective internal fulfilment and operations teams and liaising with specialist groups within the business and technology to ensure fast resolution of issues that require additional coordination to resolve.
• RMB is where exceptional people challenge the conventional to drive sustainable impact. With a proud heritage and a commitment to innovative ideas, we offer a unique environment for collaboration and growth.
• United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. It’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.
• Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Are you someone who has an interest or experience in:

• Knowledge of trading systems, financial products traded in global markets, and operational workflows.
• Supporting traders by monitoring and ensuring the seamless execution of client and trading desk transactions
• Analysing and resolving trade-related issues to ensure operational accuracy and efficiency
• Staying informed about global market trends and understanding their impact on trading activity
• Driving process improvements by collaborating with stakeholders and leveraging innovative solutions
• Maintaining strong risk and control frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policies
• Performing intraday profit and loss attributions for the trading book
• Understanding of basic risk profile of the trading book, ensuring trades are timeously captured and system risk is updated as expected
• If so, this is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that enables real impact. 

You will be an ideal candidate if you have: 

• A relevant postgraduate degree in Mathematical Science, Mathematics of Finance, Actuarial Science, Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, Quantitative Finance and Econometrics.
• Advantageous: FRM, PRM, CQF or CFA
• 1-4 years’ experience and exposure to Market Risk, Global Markets or related Financial Risk functions would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive team player with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy solving complex problems under pressure.
• Have a passion for innovation and process improvement.
• Value a supportive and inclusive work culture.
• Are driven to take ownership of your growth and career development.