Trading Assistant
Role Overview
The role supports a growing fixed-income trading pod of traders and portfolio managers.
The team is building scalable support infrastructure as it prepares for an external spinout.
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About Millennium
Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm founded in 1989.
The firm describes its approach as combining independence, collaboration, disciplined risk management, and continuous learning.
Team and role
The role supports a growing fixed-income trading pod of traders and portfolio managers.
The team is building scalable support infrastructure as it prepares for an external spinout.
What you will do
- Capture traded risk accurately in booking systems across swaps, bonds, FX, inflation, rates volatility derivatives, futures, and options.
- Coordinate trade details and resolve trade-related issues with portfolio managers, sales teams, and brokers.
- Partner with Middle Office, Operations, Technology, and Business Management on trade processing and issue resolution.
- Improve book efficiency through FX cash balance cleanups, inter-strategy clean transfers, lifecycle management, and unwind package execution.
- Develop tactical process enhancements and provide backup trade execution support.
- Provide responsive front-line trading support during the team's transition to an independent fund.
What you bring
- At least 3 years of experience in a trade assistant or trading desk support role.
- Strong interest in fixed income and derivatives; relevant experience is preferred.
- Motivation to learn and support diverse products, trading styles, and portfolio managers.
- Proactive process-improvement mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Adaptability and openness to an expanding role.
- Familiarity with AI tools or large language models and technical coding ability are advantageous.
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