Electronic Sales Trader

Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Our Offering

Investec Bank plc is committed to maximising our Low-Touch and “Mid-Touch” client wallet commission revenues in the UK franchise. We service institutional clients, including insurance companies, pension fund managers, investment trusts, mutual funds, hedge funds, and other specialist fund management houses, with the objective of maximising revenues and votes.

About the Role

To work closely with the Head of Electronic Trading to maximise our Low-Touch and “Mid-Touch” client wallet commission revenues in the UK franchise. This role involves servicing institutional clients and collaborating with various teams to optimise our trading platform.

Responsibilities

• Function as an ambassador for Investec Bank plc in all internal and external engagements.
• Actively champion belonging, diversity & inclusion within the team.
• Collaborate with the Head of Electronic Trading covering the US, UK/Europe, India, and CEEMEA.
• Maximise revenues across the Equities franchise for all of Investec's products and services.
• Develop strategies to grow the number of institutional clients and our share of the ‘Electronic' wallet.
• Ensure Electronic Execution/trading provides a consistent high-quality service for prospective and existing corporate and institutional clients.
• Regularly and effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and senior management.
• Undertake appropriate Risk, Regulatory & Compliance (RR&C) training.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic trading and client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of the equities market.

Required Skills

• Ability to cultivate and port existing relationships to Investec.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing strategies for revenue maximisation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with High-Touch execution teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory aspects related to trading.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Here is a selection of what we offer;

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Monetary

Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus

Life & Income Protection

Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection

Travel

Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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