Assistant Vice President, Trading Assistant, Commodities

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London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bank of America Merrill Lynch Full time
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

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Our Trading Assistant teams supports our sales and/or trading desks across all asset classes. They are notably responsible for trade capture and resolving trade discrepancies. The team also liaises between trading, trade support, sales, counterparties, counterparty credit, operations, and compliance. This function is also involved in the introduction and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of new initiatives, systems, and process improvements to increase efficiency and enhance controls. This role requires product knowledge of financial instruments relevant to the area supported and across related asset classes.

As a Trading Assistant, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the financial markets and contribute to the success of the trading desk. The role will entail direct cooperation with the trading desk as well as key stakeholders inside and outside of the franchise.

Responsibilities
Assisting trading team in trade cycling events across the Energy, Index and Metals desks, including confirming transactions, and managing documentationLiaising with trading and sales, clients, vendors, and stakeholders to facilitate trade transactions and resolve inquires promptly.Maintaining accurate and up-to-date trading records, organizing trade-related documents, and generating reports as required.Supporting trade capture and resolving trade discrepancies. Participates in the introduction and UAT of new initiatives, systems, and process improvements to increase efficiency and enhance controls. Handles ad hoc requests from clients and the desk.
What we are looking for
Familiarity with commodities. An understanding of the factors that influence commodity prices and market dynamicsFamiliarity with documentation and other requirements (regulatory, credit, AML, static data needs) for trading commodity productsExcellent attention to detail is crucial in trade execution, documentation and maintaining accurate recordsStrong sense of urgency with ability to multi-task heavilyFamiliarity with trade capture, client onboarding, and credit risk systems a plus
Skills that will help
Prior trading floor or operations experienceBe a "doer" as well as a "thinker" and demonstrate an ability to drive projects / tasks to completionSelf-starter with outstanding problem-solving skills. Excels at 'getting things done' with minimal direction.Strong operational processing and risk control skills including the ability to build well-controlled spreadsheets and source appropriate and meaningful dataBe enthusiastic, keen to learn and quick to gain an understanding of complex issues and conceptsTake personal responsibility for delivering high quality work and have a track record of outperformance and deliveryBe able to design and produce insightful regular reports and drive continuous improvement in these reportsAbility to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment - both work closely with senior members of the team and work independentlyAbility to grow and develop into a trading role
Benefits of working at Bank of America
Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partnerCompetitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons20 days of back-up childcare including virtual tutoring and 20 days of back-up adult care per annumThe ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etcUse of a flex fund to use towards benefitsAccess to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP servicesAbility to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contributionOpportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership programme and receive discounted entry to some of the UK and Ireland's most iconic cultural institutionsOpportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local area
Bank of America

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We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

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