Trainee-Execution Service Group Support – Global Markets

Job description

Primary Objectives

• Provide dedicated support to the Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) desk in Tokyo, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Identify inefficiencies in transaction processes and develop innovative solutions to streamline workflows and save time.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with team members to promote a positive and productive work environment.
• Demonstrate a commercial mindset focused on increasing revenue by reducing costs and maximizing profits.
• Actively contribute to team-building initiatives with support and guidance from management.
• Understand and manage operational risks by implementing appropriate procedures to mitigate potential issues.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of exchange regulations, trading rules, and compliance standards, serving as a gatekeeper to uphold best practices in Japan
• Has a genuine interest in financial markets, market dynamics, and current events, and demonstrates intellectual curiosity about how different factors interact and affect investment outcomes.
• Takes initiative and proactively identifies issues, risks, and opportunities without waiting for explicit direction.

Duties

• Develop efficient automation tools using VBA, SQL and/or Python to streamline post-trade transaction processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to produce comprehensive market color reports, Société Générale research, and trade ideas for client communication
• Manage new account setups, onboard new traders, and oversee risk limits for existing clients to ensure compliance and risk control.
• Monitor margin cash receipts and withdrawals, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain and manage trade data to support Profit and Loss (P&L) analysis and reporting.