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    4. GFI Desk Assistant ( Trainee Broker ) London 2023
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    There is an entry level opportunity at GFI Interest Rate Swaps desk in our London City office. This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity to be part of highly experienced team.

    Role Description

    GFI Group Inc. (NYSE: GFIG) is a leading intermediary in the global OTC and listed markets offering an array of sophisticated trading technologies and products to a broad range of financial market participants.

    More than 2,500 institutional clients benefit from GFI’s know-how and experience in operating electronic and hybrid markets for cash and derivative products across multiple asset classes, including fixed income, interest rates, foreign exchange, equities, and energy and commodities.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Inputting trades into the internal booking systems and ensuring confirmation accurately reflect trades processed on a day-to-day basis.
    • Assisting with the onboarding of new clients.
    • End of day reconciliation of trades with the desk and ensuring all trades submitted accepted by clients with no outstanding trades in system as of days end.
    • Sending information to clients and collating data.
    • Liaise with clients via telephone and in person.
    • Assisting with the day to day operational and administrative functions of the desk.
    • Responsible for updating the internal operating system.
    • There may be the opportunity for travel.
    • Adhere to GFI’s policies and compliance with GFI’s operational risk requirements.

    Requirements

    Personal attributes:

    • Hard working and willingness to learn.
    • Strong analytical mindset and numerical skills.
    • Ability to work in a high-pressured, intense environment.
    • Extremely detail orientated.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Personal and professional integrity.
    • Resilient, resolute, persistent and competitive attitude.
    • Self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative.
    • Excellent oral and written communication presentation skills.
    • Highly organized, punctual and pro-active.
    • Competent with MS Office / PC applications.

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