Desk Assistant

Tradition is the interdealer broking arm of Compagnie Financière Tradition and one of the world's largest interdealer brokers in over-the-counter financial and commodity related products. CFT is represented in over 28 countries, employing over 2,500 people.

Tradition’s goal is to provide superior client services. It believes its business success is a direct reflection of its employees and recruits. As such, teamwork, creativity, reliability and integrity are components of a work ethic taken very seriously since the company was founded in 1959.

Tradition is currently seeking to appoint a Desk Assistant to be based within the London office.

Brief responsibilities within the Desk Assistant position include:

• Support Brokers with their daily activities
• Ensure all trades are recorded and inputted accurately, in a timely fashion
• Liaise and keep strong relationships with other global offices
• Liaise with the middle and back office to follow up any issues regarding trades.
• Check banks credit for trades.
• Regularly update all platforms with the latest data.
• Producing date sheets for the fixing and value dates of trades.
• Liaising with clients to maintain strong relationships, including out of office hours engagements.
• Ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies and external regulations that relate to you and your role.
• Be aware of and compliant with operational risk requirements (e.g. behaviour, security policies & regulatory requirements)
• Any other duties reasonably requested

Key skills and experience required in this role:

• Ability to be self-sufficient, a quick thinker.
• Basic knowledge of Financial Markets
• General business administration experience
• Excellent people & communication skills
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & Internet explorer)
• Strong mental arithmetic

Tradition do not accept agency CV’s. Please do not forward CV’s to our employees or Talent team. Tradition are not accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. The Talent team will reach out to trusted agents when required.

Please note, due to the large volume of applications for this position, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful.

Tradition welcome all suitable applications and are an equal opportunity employer who value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit.

By applying for this role, you agree that we may retain your details on our system for a period of 6 months and may contact you for any future vacancies that may arise within the Tradition Group.