Wall Street Personnel – A financial services recruitment firm in the Los Angeles and New York Ares.Client in LA has an Assistant Trader – will work closely with the senior IFI Traders in aiding the Portfolio Managers (PM’s) with trade execution and resolution of any trade issues. He/she will also assist with various related portfolio monitoring and reporting functions. Job Functions · Assist senior Traders and PM’s in executing purchases and sales of IFI sovereign and corporate cash securities (hard and local currency debt), FX and derivatives (CDS, swaps, credit-linked notes). · Resolve trade issues. · Report market color/news to PM’s and Analysts. · Assist PM’s in monitoring compliance limits in various accounts. · Assist with end-of-day portfolio pricing. · Provide market-related insight that helps PM’s identify relative value opportunities for the accounts. · Assist in the preparation of month-end and other periodic client reporting and communication. Qualifications · BA/BS, preferably in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field. · 1-3 years of appropriate credit trading experience; currency experience is a plus. · Familiarity with local settlement and experience assisting back/middle office with local settlement issues. · Knowledge of local market conventions is a plus. · Comfortable interacting with sell side brokers and their back office personnel. · Strong analytical and computer skills, with a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg. · Comfortable interacting with and taking direction from senior investment professionals. · Proficiency in foreign EM languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, etc.) is a plus, but not required. · Outstanding initiative and a strong work ethic. · Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. · Team-oriented and must possess strong integrity and professionalism. · Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.Job Type: Full-timeExperience:• Trade Settlements or Trading: 3 years (Required)