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Form of workLocation: Canary Wharf
Work Model: 5 days in the office / 8AM-5:30PM
Our client, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Sales and Trading Desk Assistant to join their dynamic team in Canary Wharf. This role offers a competitive salary of £19.38 plus holiday pay. The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant multinational environment that values individual differences and promotes collaborative teamwork. This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry innovators, cutting-edge hedge funds, and global institutions.
- Competitive salary of £19.38 plus holiday pay
- Dynamic and supportive multinational work environment
- Opportunity to work with industry leaders and innovators
What you'll do:
As a Sales and Trading Desk Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the global team based in the London office. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include acting as the first point of contact for teams, managing complex travel itineraries, arranging meetings, handling room bookings, providing extensive phone coverage, preparing expense reports, and maintaining client information. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, outstanding work ethic, flexibility on working hours and understanding of business demands.
- Act as the first point of contact for teams, dealing efficiently and politely with requests from clients and other departments.
- Manage complex travel itineraries, including knowledge of travel networks, airlines, hotels, train systems, cars etc.
- Arrange meetings, conference calls, interview schedules and manage calendar & client meetings.
- Handle room bookings and catering for both internal and external events.
- Provide extensive phone coverage using the Dealerboard & Cisco phone.
- Prepare and process complicated expense reports in a timely fashion ensuring adherence to Firm and Sales & Trading policy.
- Maintain accurate client information and update Firm client information.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Sales and Trading Desk Assistant role will bring a strong understanding of urgency coupled with the ability to work quickly under pressure. You should be able to work independently but also thrive in a team setting. Excellent organisational skills are essential for managing complicated travel arrangements. Attention to detail is key in this role as you will be responsible for producing high-quality work within tight deadlines. An adaptable communication style is necessary as you will be interacting with various stakeholders. Lastly, a proactive approach to problem-solving will be beneficial in this role.
- Excellent understanding of urgency and ability to work quickly under pressure in a trading floor environment.
- Ability to work independently while also being able to collaborate effectively with a team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise complicated travel arrangements.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce high quality, accurate timely work.
- Adaptable communication style that caters to the needs of different audiences.
- Ability to anticipate problems and offer solutions.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a global leader in financial services, known for their innovative approach and commitment to excellence. They offer a vibrant and supportive work environment that values individual differences and promotes collaborative teamwork. Their employees are given opportunities for growth and development, making it an ideal place to build a rewarding career. They believe in creating superior returns for their clients through their sales, trading, and market-making services.
What's next:
Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!
