Operational Desk Assistant at Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Services, Equities, Futures, Equity Derivatives, Microsoft Office, Excel, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Problem Solving, Self Starter, Fast Paced Environment

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Overview Susuqheanna has an opening for an Operational Desk Assistant for our Sydney office. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting traders with all administrative tasks and projects pertaining to the daily trading function. You will act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers, traders or brokers when it comes to executing orders per the request of traders. Traders will depend on your assistance for maintaining trade positions, profit and loss (P&L) reports, and information exchange. This role will give you the opportunity to enter the dynamic environment of trading with a team of knowledgeable professionals. The role requires an understanding of financial instruments especially equities, futures and equity derivatives, as the successful candidate will be working with experienced traders in the financial sector. Knowing how to work directly with traders and having good working relationships is essential. In this role, you will: Compile/reconcile data from electronic trades Examine electronic transactions generated from clearing firm Resolve erroneous and broken trades Assist with maintaining position, P&L and information exchange Update and manage pre and post market trading desk applications and excel spreadsheets Act as liaison between desk traders and other dealers, brokers What we’re looking for Previous experience in financial services industry and completion of finance/investment related course work a plus Thorough knowledge of equity and equity derivatives Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization Detail oriented; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment Must be a self starter, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems Ability to move throughout the trading floor as needed Maintain composure under pressure About Susquehanna Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. We have incorporated this approach into our culture, where you will find relentless problem solvers within each of our core disciplines: Trading, Technology, and Quantitative Research. From offices around the world, our employees collaborate to make optimal decisions and are driven by the desire to achieve winning results together. What we do We are experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes, with a focus on derivatives trading. Through market making and market taking, we handle millions of trading transactions around the world every day, providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialised, allowing for a deep understanding of unique drivers of each asset class. Equal Opportunity Statement We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to recruiting@sig.com. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will not be eligible for an agency fee.

Responsibilities

The Operational Desk Assistant will assist traders with administrative tasks related to daily trading functions and act as a liaison between desk traders and other dealers or brokers. Responsibilities include compiling data from electronic trades, resolving erroneous trades, and maintaining position and P&L reports.