Trading Operations Partner (Bannockburn) at First Financial Bank in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

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If you are interested and qualified for this role, we invite you to apply.


Trading Operations Partners will be on the firm's trading desk and will book and process transactions. With direct customer interaction, Trading Operations Partners will work alongside the firm's Lead Generators and Senior Traders for daily processing and as a point of escalation for client needs, including charts and pricing information. Trading Operations Partners will also perform individual follow up on specific transactions that require bespoke processing and attention.


Trading Operations Partners will be involved in multi-faceted relationships with prospective and existing clients to maintain and grow FX transaction activity inside and outside of the Bank's physical geographical footprint.


The primary client and prospect universe for Trading Operations Partners will include the firm's clients of all sizes but generally have revenues in excess of $25 million and may have cross sell opportunities for the Bank. Trading Operations Partners participate in the achievement of corporate sales and service goals to build customer (external/internal) relationships and enhance shareholder value.



Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• The position will generally be located on the firm's trading desk.


• Trading Operations Partners play a central role in client retention through daily customer interaction and follow up.


• Key daily activities include:
  
  
  • On-board new clients
  
  
  • Execute and book client transactions
  
  
  • Settle client transactions
  
  
  • Follow up as needed on specific client transactions
  
  
  • Assist sales team with any charts/pricing information when they are out of the office
  
  
  
  


• With additional experience and expertise, activities may also include the following:
  
  
  • May act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
  
  
  • May expertly apply subject-matter knowledge while performing highly complex work assignments
  
  
  • May contribute to the development of processes/procedures
  
  
  • May make day-to-day decisions within the Trading Operations Partner team and help manage daily workflow
  
  
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Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and presentation skills


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to support clients through a responsive and consultative approach


• Ability to work effectively with internal business partners in managing customer relationships


• Teamwork


• Undergraduate degree required

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• 2+ years of financial services experience, ideally in a capital markets role, for entry into the job family

Level of Complexity and Scope

• Ranges from a moderate level of complexity regarding market knowledge and risk management insight when new to the job to a high level of complexity regarding market knowledge and risk management insight while executing highly complex or specialized assignments

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making

• Ability to be able to operate independently with moderate guidance and direction


• Ability to be decisive and formulate a position on opportunities, and then clearly communicate that position's merits internally

Required Supervisory Responsibilities

• Most experienced Trading Operations Partner(s) may supervise the team and resolve escalated issues

Physical Requirements




Compliance Statement



The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.



Development and Training



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