Trainee Sales Trader

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa IG Group Full time

Job Title

Trainee Sales Trader

**Job Description**:
Calling all aspiring financial markets professionals

What you'll do
- Gain a strong understanding of various financial instruments such as stocks, options, futures, FX, cryptocurrencies, bonds and commodities
- Gain a strong understanding of financial markets, stock exchanges and macro-economic events
- Provide trading expertise on P&L and margin calculations, order types, charges, trade assistance & investigations
- Providing an execution-only phone dealing service (following relevant training)
- Answering queries and cross-selling of our products and platforms Running daily morning market calls
- Resolving trade disputes
- Participating in and running various local and international projects
- Providing clients with technical support with our front-end platforms and chart packages such as MT4, Trading View and Pro RealTime In doing so you’ll benefit from exposure to a vibrant, commercially driven environment, with development opportunities encompassing everything from client reactivation and retention, premium client service, specialist, managerial and dealing roles

Who we are

We’ve been at the forefront of trading innovation since 1974, taking on the challenge to deliver an unmatched experience for our clients and raise the bar for tomorrow’s opportunities. Today, we’re a global fintech company incorporating the IG, tastylive, Brightpool, IG Prime, Spectrum, and DailyFX brands, with a presence in 20 countries across five continents and over 400 000 active clients worldwide. But we know our success is only possible because of our people, who we encourage and empower to be brave, determined, and inventive.

Join us if you’d like to work in an inclusive, collaborative team that will recognise your talent and allow it to shine.

Where you'll work

While you’ll be based in our Sandton office, you’ll be working with our global trading services team around the world in London, Chicago, Melbourne, Singapore, Dubai, Bangalore and Krakow. Join IG, and you’ll be joining the best in an always-moving industry. We’re constantly improving and developing our products and services.

How you'll grow

Your personal and professional development are important to us. As a company that’s constantly redefining the boundaries of possibility, we’ll challenge you to push yourself, accelerate your ambitions and rise to new levels of excellence. We know that’s a big ask, so we’ll make sure that you’re supported all the way, getting the backing you need and the recognition you deserve. If you connect with our vision and can get behind it, you’ll be rewarded with countless opportunities to experience new things and enhance your abilities.

Trading Services is the feeding ground for many departments within the global organisation. Local and international opportunities within our dealing desk, risk, compliance, sales, operations, IT and many more lie for top performers.

What you'll get

As well as having the chance to attend regular social events, get funding for your charitable endeavours and join a range of special interest groups, you’ll receive an attractive selection of benefits working with IG:

- Competitive salary
- Contribution to medical aid for you, your children and spouse - Life insurance
- Contribution to gym memberships
- Comprehensive global and local onboarding process - to the company and to your role - Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning Platform
- Funding for trainings or studies relevant to your role
- Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black and Parents & Careers networks with annual budget for organizing events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture - Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund
- 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work
- 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday

Who you are

You’re upbeat and enthusiastic, and you have an open mind and a curious, can-do attitude. You, like us, understand the importance of collaboration and are driven to be the best in what you do. You embody our three core values - to champion the client, learn fast together and raise the bar. You want to be part of a proudly carbon-neutral company that will prioritise your wellbeing and that of the world around you, helping to create a brighter future for all. A company that embraces diversity and welcomes everyone with respect, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, identification, faith or culture. If you’re inspired by our way of working and can bring something new to our team of top-notch people, then you’ll find a home here.

What you will need is a genuine interest in working in financial markets, along with motivation levels as impressive as your aptitude for numbers and attention to detail - plus:

- A degree-level education, finance-related preferred
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Strong interest in financial markets
- Excelle

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