Active FINRA Registrations: Series 7, Series 63, and Series 57.
2+ years of relevant trading experience.
Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Familiarity with trading systems like MarketAxess, Tradeweb, and Bloomberg.
Responsibilities
Execute trades for Fixed Income, Equity, ETFs, Options, and Mutual Funds in Wrap-fee programs.
Utilize in-house electronic OMS and order routing platforms for Fixed Income execution.
Engage with Fixed Income ECNs and dealers to facilitate trade execution.
Collaborate with in-house and external Money Managers on trading issues.
Coordinate with Middle-office, Reconciliation, and Client Services on trade breaks and clearing issues.
Participate in ad-hoc trading operations projects as needed.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic trading environment.
Access to a variety of asset classes and investment strategies.
Collaboration with experienced investment professionals.
Engagement in diverse trading operations projects.
Supportive company culture focused on exceptional client service.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Oppenheimer Asset Management (OAM), a division of Oppenheimer, is seeking a Buy Side Execution Trader. Oppenheimer is committed to providing our clients and their investment professionals with exceptional service and support, combined with expertise across multiple disciplines, asset classes, investment vehicles and investing styles. OAM operates its own Trading Desk to support the strategies and portfolios offered by OAM through its various investment programs including accounts with an external and internal (Rep. as advisor) investment advisors. These are portfolios can consist of equities, ETFs, options, mutual funds and debt securities. The primary role of the Trader will be to interact with the various investment managers and execute orders across all asset classes for the wrap/fee accounts under management in the program, with a focus on the fixed income markets.
Job Responsibilities
Execution of Fixed Income, Equity, ETF, Option, and Mutual Funds for OAM's Wrap-fee programs.
Interacting with in-house electronic OMS and order routing platforms for Fixed Income order execution.
Interacting with Fixed Income ECN's and dealers to facilitate execution.
Interacting with both in-house and external Money Managers regarding trading and trade related issues.
Interacting with OAM Middle-office, Reconciliation and Client Services groups on trade breaks and related clearing issues as warranted.
Participate in ad-hoc projects related to trading operations as needed.
Requirements
BA/BS preferably in finance or a related field.
Active/Current FINRA Registrations: Series 7, Series 63 and Series 57.
2+ years of relevant work experience
Ability to exercise good judgement.
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal.
PC Skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel.
Trading Systems including MarketAxess, Tradeweb, Tradeweb Direct, ICE, Bloomberg, Fidessa, Vestmark
Compensation
For job postings in New York City, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to the City of New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making salary decisions including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 at the time of this posting. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.
About Oppenheimer Holdings
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a leading middle market investment bank and full service broker-dealer that has been providing investment banking, financial advisory services, capital markets services, asset management, wealth management, and related products and services for over 130 years. The company is headquartered in New York City and has offices in major financial centers around the world. Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a publicly traded company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPY.
