What does a Trading Assistant do?
Trading assistants perform a range of support tasks to assist a financial trader. This is a common way to receive training that can help the assistant become a certified trainer in the future. They prepare and process a variety of documents, perform data entry and analysis, and conduct basic accounting tasks. They also handle some client management duties including routine communications and status updates. They are responsible for maintaining compliance with all internal policies and applicable regulations and standards. They may also help generate new business by initiating contact with leads and potential clients.
Trading assistants have a high school diploma, although a bachelor’s degree is preferred by many employers. A background in financial services is helpful. They should have good customer service skills and have hands-on experience with data management tools and office software programs like Excel.
Trading Assistant Salaries near United Kingdom
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Elgin Free Range Chickens“They do polygraphs to see if employee's are honest and reliable and I passed both”
Allied Electric Sign & Awning“The people I worked with were all great and I got along with them well.”
Tesco“i liked working at tesco because the pay was good and it was easy to get to work.”
OSEYO“Luckily the people I worked with are quite nice but this job is not for everyone.”
Tesco“The pay was very good for the responsibilities I had while working at the store.”
Dunelm“Learning platform Thrive very good lots of resources for people who want to learn something new or progress.”
Sainsbury’s“great enviroment and enjoyed everyday with the people I worked with”
G & S Engineering Services“High hour rate and work crew was pretty good”
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