Trading Desk Associate

Susquehanna has an opening for an Trader Desk Associate for our Sydney office. The Operations team is critical to our trading effort. We reconcile information and ideas in way that are accurate, controlled, and efficient. There are many tough issues to solve, and we are therefore looking for exceptional, smart people who can operate in our fast paced and collaborative arena. As a Trader Desk Associate, 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.