We are seeking an enthusiastic and keen Business Manager for Global Market Strategy & Trading to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving the strategic direction and operational efficiency of our global market strategy and trading activities. 

As a Business Management, Associate in the Global Market Strategy & Trading Business Management Team, you will be responsible for the global strategy, roadmap, management and end-to-end execution of priority investment and regulatory initiatives across three distinct asset classes –Equities, Fixed Income & FX.

The Global Market Strategy & Trading Business Management Team sits within the Investment Sales & Trading.  The team optimizes business performance by helping to drive key initiatives. We act as trusted advisors to the Business Head and Support Functions to achieve the following agendas: New product, strategy & business solutions; Support audit, regulatory and compliance deliverables; Trading desk & trade lifecycle processes & improvements; Day-to-day management of business; Controls management & implementation

Job responsibilities 

Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the performance and profitability of global market strategy and trading operations Collaborate with senior management to define business objectives, identify growth opportunities, and set performance targets Oversee the execution of trading strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and compliance with regulatory requirements Manage and optimize trading processes, systems, and infrastructure to improve efficiency and effectiveness Lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to track progress and inform decision-making Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and regulatory bodies

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field 3 + years of Project Management experience, specifically in large-scale project planning and product management and financial markets experience  Understanding of market trading conventions, settlement procedures, systems, and protocol in a wide variety of asset classes required Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. Self-motivated, tenacious, and able to work with high degree of independence Detailed understanding of how trading systems work and an intuitive understanding of how a trader will use those systems  Ability to reduce complex problems into component parts and find innovative solutions to a wide variety of compliance, legal, technological, and behavioral constraints.  Ability to identify and question implied assumptions, and exploit faulty assumptions to improve processes and systems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

1+ years experience in E-Trading 1+ years experience coding, specifically in Python, Alteryx