Job Title: Associate, Electronic Sales Trading
As the agency-model execution services arm of the Nomura Group, Instinet Incorporated subsidiaries provide brokerage services to clients in over 65 markets around the world. Through its advanced suite of electronic trading strategies, experienced high-touch trading group, top-ranked Commission Management services, award-winning desktop trading platform, and unparalleled access to insightful analytics, content and unique liquidity, Instinet helps institutions lower overall trading costs and ultimately improve investment performance. In the US, Instinet also offers a boutique-model Equity Research offering to assist their clients in the pursuit of alpha generation in a changing landscape. Over the course of its 45+ year history, Instinet has introduced a range of now industry-standard trading technologies and has been an innovator at the forefront of the market's evolution. For more information, please visit www.instinet.com.
Overview
Instinet’s technology is as diverse as it is innovative, incorporating industry-leading technologies to service the ever-evolving and dynamic global financial markets industry. The ETS team is a client facing Front Office role advising and guiding clients on their Algorithmic trading needs using a market leading algorithmic platform. We monitor clients’ electronic flow across APAC (including ID markets). The team is a revenue generating side of the business involving aspects of both sales and trading, seeking new client opportunities and partnering with existing clients to sharpen performance against their benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Electronic Sales Trading client coverage spanning the APAC markets, keeping clients up to date on Algorithm, Routing and FIX developments and enhancements
- Interact with Algorithm development, Quant Strategy and Execution Consulting members to analyse, discuss and refine Algos parameters and optimization of electronic execution for clients
- Build and maintain relationships with a broad range of clients across the Asia Pac market place
- Work alongside the business, management, and other sales and trading teams in order to maximize revenue generation and penetration in client wallets across execution channels
- Monitor and analyze client trading activities and volumes, working to achieve the specific objectives pertaining to client coverage and market share ambitions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University or equivalent experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Financial Services Industry with a focus on Electronic Trading Products, Program Trading or Sales Trading or equity trading
- Experience in Quantitative and Algorithmic Trading
- Experience with FIX Protocols and OMS system
- Strong communication skillset working with international teams
- Keen attention to detail including regulatory environment
- Self-initiative mindset to grow themselves and their career
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, analytical and time management skills
- Strong team player with willingness to teach and learn from others
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