Trading Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
TRM-International are proud to announce a new opportunity for Trading Assistants to join a highly regarded Engineering Finance company in their London offices. As a team member, you will have the privilege of immersing yourself in the dynamic trading realm and leveraging cutting-edge, industry leading technologies that drive the industry forward.
Trading Assistant Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and operating trading platforms which run 24/7.
- Spotting inconsistencies, errors or unusual behaviour.
- Derive valuable insights into customer, counterparty, and market dynamics.
- Maintain effective communication with traders, counterparties and trading venues on an ad hoc-basis.
- Helping troubleshoot issues that arise in the trade cycle.
- Collaborate with developers and traders to enhance the functionality and performance of the platform.
Skills to Demonstrate as a Trading Assistant:
- Education to BSc level, ideally in a mathematical or scientific subject.
- Proficient with the Microsoft stack.
- Ability to come to grips with new applications quickly.
- Mathematically minded.
- Comfortable making informed trading decisions.
- Knowledge of SQL is desired but there is the opportunity to learn on the job.
Benefits:
- Exposure to the latest technology and software.
- A non-corporate environment with a friendly team and flat hierarchy.
- Work that is free of bureaucracy and focused on ideas and solutions.
- Gym membership, pension and private health insurance.
This is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the trading realm and integrate yourself into a successful company that fosters personal and professional development.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trading Assistant roles across TRM International's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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