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Intermediate Trader

American Equity
Des Moines, USA
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 6 days ago
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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, business, accounting, or a related field; plus three (3) or more years of trading, derivatives, investment, capital markets, risk management, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience supporting or executing trades involving equity options or other derivative instruments is preferred.
  • Experience executing trades or supporting trade execution in a fast-paced, risk-sensitive financial markets environment.
  • Experience using Bloomberg for market data, pricing, analytics, monitoring, or trade-related research.
  • Advanced Excel experience, including macros, Power Query, complex formulas, data analysis, and working with large or complex data sets.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn complex asset classes, trading processes, and market conventions.
  • Progress toward or completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
  • Insurance, asset management, investment management, or institutional trading experience.
  • CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:
  • Chartered Financial Analyst designation or active progress toward the designation preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Working knowledge of assigned asset classes, trading characteristics, market conventions, pricing considerations, and factors influencing price trends, with continued development expected.
  • Working understanding of derivatives, including equity options, and the risks, terminology, valuation drivers, and execution considerations associated with complex financial instruments.
  • Analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate information, understand underlying drivers, ask appropriate questions, and solve problems with guidance as needed.
  • Ability to execute trades accurately while remaining mindful of risk, controls, and the financial impact of trading activity.
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, including Power Query, macros, data modeling, complex formulas, and automation; working knowledge of SQL, Python, or AI-enabled tools preferred.
  • Proficiency with Bloomberg and ability to use market data, trading analytics, and related tools to support trading decisions and execution.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to share market observations, trading updates, and technical information clearly with leaders and business partners.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment requiring accuracy, judgment, confidentiality, collaboration, and attention to detail.
  • This description covers the major purpose and essential functions of the job. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each task is to be performed. Employees may receive other job related instructions and be required to perform other job related work requested by their manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, business, accounting, or a related field; plus three (3) or more years of trading, derivatives, investment, capital markets, risk management, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience supporting or executing trades involving equity options or other derivative instruments is preferred.
  • Chartered Financial Analyst designation or active progress toward the designation preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, including Power Query, macros, data modeling, complex formulas, and automation; working knowledge of SQL, Python, or AI-enabled tools preferred.

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