Derivatives Trading Professional

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Derivatives Trading Professional to join our team at The Recruitment Council.

Job Description

As a Derivatives Trading Professional, you will be responsible for working closely with senior traders to understand and support the day-to-day trading process. This includes learning how trades are executed, how strategies are developed, and how risk is managed.

You will also provide high-quality, asset-class-specific market intelligence to clients, helping them make informed decisions in the derivatives market.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Trading Support: Work closely with senior traders to understand and support the day-to-day trading process.
  • Market Intelligence: Provide high-quality, asset-class-specific market intelligence to clients.
  • Proactive Revenue Generation: Focus on generating revenue by identifying market opportunities and taking the initiative.
  • Order Execution: Manage and execute orders with precision and accountability.
  • Research & Analysis: Generate and distribute market intelligence and ongoing research reports to support the trading desk.
  • Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings, answering queries and providing updates on market conditions and trading opportunities.
Required Experience

We are looking for individuals with 1-3 years of experience in a stockbroking or investment banking environment, with exposure to financial markets and trading.

A strong interest in financial markets, particularly the derivatives market and its products, is essential.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is R800,000 per annum, based on industry standards and location.

Benefits

This role offers strong professional growth, with clear development paths for ambitious traders.

By joining our team, you will be positioned to develop both your trading and client-facing skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart a successful career in derivatives trading.



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