What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Trader position at Fisher Investments?
Fisher Investments is currently looking for a Junior Trader to join our trading team, supporting and implementing the firm's client-centered portfolio strategies. If you are looking to take on an exciting opportunity with great growth potential in the trading space that directly impact our clients success, this is the role for you!
The Opportunity:
With a growing presence both domestically and globally, our trading team's mission is simple: Seek best execution on all trades within the objectives of Fisher's portfolio strategies. In the Junior Trader role, you will learn the intricacies of capital markets and how to trade all asset classes including stocks, bonds, and currencies. Reporting to the Trading Team Lead, you will work directly with a tenured team of traders across all of Fisher's offices and be given direct mentorship and growth opportunities. The Junior Trader role is designed to provide gradual learning opportunities for those who do not have extensive trading experience.
The Day-to-Day:
- Execute trades in all asset classes across global markets
- Work with internal business partners to address market and trading-related questions
- Provide pre and post trade transaction cost analysis
- Develop and implement plans to increase efficiency within the trading teams operational and execution processes
- Develop relationships with major brokerage trading desks and related fixed income trading teams seeking pools of liquidity and execution capabilities
Your Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in trading, back office investment operations, or similar functions
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Sound knowledge and active interest in financial concepts, markets, and current events
- Experience with Charles River (preferred), Bloomberg, or other order management systems
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to effectively work with both internal and external partners
- The ability to manage complex tasks and elevate potential issues as needed
Why Fisher Investments:
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
- 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
- A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
- 20 days of PTO*, plus 10 paid holidays (*17 days of PTO and 3 days of sick time for California employees)
- Family Support programs including 8 weeks Paid Primary Caregiver leave, adoption assistance and back-up child care
We take great pride in our inclusive culture. We value the different perspectives and unique skills you bring to the team it makes us all better. Success at Fisher Investments is motivated by results, a collaborative mindset and a commitment to accomplishing great things so if you are ready to do that, we are ready for you! Apply today to be a part of a team environment where you make a difference in the lives of people by bettering the investment universe.
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About the Company:
Fisher Investments
