Trainee Sales Trader

Job Title

Trainee Sales Trader

Job Description

Trainee Sales Trader

For all aspiring financial markets professionals, this is an exciting and dynamic opportunity to work in an ambitious company that is continually striving to deliver the best-in-class service to clients from all over the globe.

So, who are we?

Hello, we’re IG Group. No, not Instagram - though we're a pretty big deal ourselves.

We’re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.

Your role in the Team

Alongside our global client servicing teams, you will be joining the Singapore Trading Services team to deliver a stellar experience to clients from all over the world. As a Trainee Sales Trader, we will provide you with dedicated training to equip you with the necessary skills to excel.

As we are constantly innovating in the client servicing landscape, you'll get:
- Personalised one-on-one training with our dedicated trainers- Gain a strong understanding of various financial instruments such as stocks, options, futures, FX, cryptocurrencies, bonds and commodities- Develop a strong foundation of platform, account management and client support knowledge- Continued training in every aspect of financial dealing to ensure you are equipped to provide trade execution services to our clients

What you’ll do- Trading Services is the knowledge base of our business, developing you for a range of roles across our global organisation. Local and international opportunities within our dealing desk, risk, compliance, sales, operations, IT and many more lie for best performers.-
- Champion the client across a wide range of queries and cross-selling of our products and platforms- Provide trading expertise on P&L and margin calculations, order types, charges, trade investigations- Deliver an execution-only phone dealing service (following relevant training and support)- Assist clients with technical support on our front-end platforms and chart packages- Convey any regulatory, financial markets or IG related changes to clients in a timely manner- Conducting audit checks and client administration tasks- Provide information relating to any ongoing Corporate actions on clients' accounts

Who we’re looking for?

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.

What you’ll need for this role

An aspiring professional who brings with them:
- A degree-level education- 6- 18 months experience in any client facing or middle office role (experience working with a financial services company is desired)- A keen demonstrable interest in and understanding of financial markets.- Self-starting, enthusiastic team-player who will be willing and able to help colleagues at peak-times.- Organized and pro-active individual who has the ability to remain calm and measured during periods of high intensity.- Adaptable to changing priorities and able to work at a consistently high standard.- Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated through your proven abilities in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.- A logical and analytical approach to problem solving.- High level of numeracy / mental arithmetic- Computer literate in Microsoft Office- Fluency in English and Mandarin (Chinese) required. Additional language skills in Cantonese will be highly advantageous to service the relevant client pool.

How you’ll grow

When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job - we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your self-beliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we’ll support you all the way.

And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deli