Head of Global Equity Trading

• Company

  Paragon Executive

• Location

  Ireland-Dublin

• Remuneration

  Very competitive

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  28-Oct-2013

• eFC Ref no

  1220348

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a senior equity trading buy-side individual to join a large global asset manager based in Dublin. This highly regarded global trading team requires someone whom has experience within manual and automated trading.

Responsibilities include: 

• Transmitting equity orders to brokers for execution;
• Execution of FX forward transactions; 
• Establishment and management of broker relationships; 
• Monitoring of best execution quality and transaction cost analysis; 
• Monitoring of trades in different time zones (limit setting, order amendment, etc.) in conjunction with the broker(s); 
• Liaising closely with traders/ portfolio advisors to improve trading strategies; 
• Providing key parties with daily trading information; 
• Ensuring prices are updated and recorded in proprietary systems correctly; 
• Establishing and maintaining clear policies and procedures for the effective and successful operation of the Trading Team’s activities.
• Working on the implementation of new systems as they impact on the Trading Team’s activities; 
• Ensuring new and existing trading staff are properly trained; 
• Liaising with Compliance Department to ensure all errors and breaches are reported and resolved in a timely manner.  

Experience/Requirements: 

• 6+ years Equity, Future, FX Forwards experience with brokers; 
• Strong organisational (Project management) skills, problem solving abilities and attention to detail; 
• Prior experience in writing and implementing policies and procedures and the management of same essential; 
• Strong verbal and written communication ability; 
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of trading and dealing software providers; 
• Fluency in English (French/English Bilingual would be an advantage); 
• Good knowledge of Reuters, Bloomberg and Microsoft Office essential; 
• Proactive professional approach.

For a discreet and confidential conversation please contact Shane Burke on +35318746770
sburke@paragonexecutive.com

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