Employment Opportunities

Job Title: Electronic Foreign Exchange Operations Analyst New York Office

Job Description: Edgewater Markets seeks an Operations Analyst Associate. The ideal candidate will be responsible for confirmation of transactions, assist in the running of our back office. Ideally the target candidates will be those who can seamlessly integrate with an existing team & who can “hit the ground running”.

The position would suit a highly organized & efficient person looking for an opportunity in the financial sector. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent time-management skills & an ability to work under pressure. This is an entry level position.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

·         Provide input into the day-to-day operations of the operations team & accompanying processes when warranted

·         FX processing: run events, review cash entries & SWIFT messages

·         Responsible for reconciliation of transactions

·         Updates & maintains customer reporting

·         Researches & resolves technical support & trade inquiries

·         Provides high quality work by ensuring accuracy & ability to deliver change initiatives efficiently

·         Daily cash management reconciliation

·         Daily trade & position confirmation & reconciliation

·         Maintenance of Edgewater Systems

·         Assist sales team in supporting our global clients

·         Trade Input

Requirements, Skills & Experience

·         An understanding of Institutional FX Markets & CLS a plus

·         Ability to acclimate quickly & become knowledgeable on the firm’s core product offering

·         Maintain a strong focus on customer support

·         Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines

·         Casual work environment within an entrepreneurial culture

·         College graduate, business or finance a must

·         Analytical thinking & problem-solving ability

·         Decision making, accountability

·         Ability to work without close supervision

·         An understanding of the fundamentals of risk, control assessments & protocols a plus

·         Ability to quickly adapt to new systems & develop appropriate procedures

A competitive performance-based compensation & benefits package will be available to the successful candidate. 

How to contact us. Please email your resume and cover letter to alessandra@edgewatermarkets.com

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Job Title: Institutional FX Sales for New York City office

Job Description: Edgewater Markets seeks an Institutional Salesperson for our New York City office. The ideal candidate Must have an existing book of institutional business & a successful track record of generating business in the institutional FX space. Ideally the target candidates will be those who can seamlessly integrate with an existing team & who can “hit the ground running”. Minimum five years relevant background.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, open & manage new institutional accounts, to include Hedge Funds, CTA’s, banks & Asset Mgmt. companies
• Utilize the Firm’s technology & competitive liquidity/pricing to increase production on the existing account base as well as to consistently open new relationships
• Create & execute a sales plan
• Highlight potential International/Financial business opportunities for the Firm
• Provide input into the day-to-day operations of the sales team & help implement reforms to the sales cycle & accompanying processes where warranted
• Create customized solutions for client needs, both internally & externally, by utilizing the Firm’s technology/ platforms & core product suite
• Low transaction costs - higher payouts
• Highly attentive back office & conversion support
• Bloomberg, ECNs, remote access, state-of-the-art trading platforms & quotation services
• Third-party research
• Full line of products & services with no house products

Requirements, Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in a sales-driven environment (FX Trading background a plus)
• A deep understanding of Institutional FX Markets
• Possess a common-sense approach to negotiation
• Ability to acclimate quickly & become knowledgeable on the firm’s core product offering
• Maintain a strong focus on customer service
• An active team player with strong interpersonal attributes
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines
• A working knowledge of the competitive landscape & key market participants
• Casual work environment within entrepreneurial culture
• Location: New York City

A comprehensive performance-based compensation & benefits package will be available to the successful candidate.

How to contact us. Please email your cover letter and resume to alessandra@edgewatermarkets.com

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Job Title: Institutional FX Sales for Singapore office

Job Description: Edgewater Markets seeks an Institutional Salesperson for our Singapore office. The ideal candidate MUST have 5+ years’ experience in Institutional FX Sales, an existing book of institutional business & a successful track record of generating business in the FX space. Meticulous attention to detail, excellent time-management skills & an ability to work under pressure is required. The position would suit the person who can seamlessly integrate with an existing team & who can “hit the ground running”.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, open & manage new institutional accounts, to include Hedge Funds, CTA’s, banks & Asset Mgmt. companies
• Utilize the Firm’s technology & competitive liquidity/pricing to increase production on the candidate’s existing account base as well as to continually open new relationships
• Create & execute a sales plan
• Provide input into the day-to-day operations of the sales team & help implement reforms to the sales cycle & accompanying processes where warranted
• Create customized solutions for client needs, both internally & externally, by utilizing the Firm’s technology/ platforms & core product suite
• Deliver high priority client service, by maintaining a strong focus on customer needs, to meet client and internal expectations which directly effects the customers perception of Edgewater Markets
• Update and maintain customer reporting

Requirements, Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ proficiency in Institutional FX and a deep understanding of trading markets, FX trading products and their platforms – A Must
• Proven track record in a sales-driven environment – A Must
• Ability to acclimate quickly & become knowledgeable on the firm’s core product offering
• Maintain a strong focus on customer service
• An active team player with strong interpersonal attributes
• Apply independent judgment to act in the team’s and the organization’s best interest in all responsibilities and situations
• Minimum of a BA/BS degree in financial or related field, or related experience
• Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines
• A working knowledge of the competitive landscape & key market participants

A comprehensive and competitive performance-based compensation & benefits package will be provided to the new team member

How to contact us. Please email your resume to alessandra@edgewatermarkets.com