Job Description

Job Title Trainee Sales Trader



Job title

Trainee Sales Trader

Role Purpose

We're looking for tenacious, curious, eager, and open-minded people to help us maintain our industry leadership. We recruit based on excellence and believe that diversity is vital to success, while priorities innovation and collaboration to achieve our common goals.

What youxe2x80x99ll do

Your role will include the following.

• Provide trade and administrative support on OTC derivatives accounts to our global retail, corporate and institutional clients across phone, email, and web chat.
• Gain a strong understanding of various financial instruments such as stocks, options, futures, FX, cryptocurrencies, bonds, and commodities.
• Gain a strong understanding of financial markets, stock exchanges, and macroeconomic events.
• Provide trading expertise on P&L and margin calculations, order types, charges, trade assistance, and investigations.
• Providing an execution-only phone dealing service (following relevant training)
• Answering queries and cross-selling our products and platforms
• Running daily morning market calls
• Resolving trade disputes

Who we are:

Wexe2x80x99ve been at the forefront of trading innovation since 1974, taking on the challenge to deliver an unmatched experience for our clients and raise the bar for tomorrowxe2x80x99s opportunities. Today, wexe2x80x99re a global fintech company incorporating the IG, tastytrade, IG Prime, Spectrum, and DailyFX brands, with a presence in 20 countries across five continents and over 400 000 active clients worldwide. But we know our success is only possible because of our people, who we encourage and empower to be brave, determined, and inventive. Join us if youxe2x80x99d like to work in an inclusive, collaborative team that will recognize your talent and allow it to shine.

Where youxe2x80x99ll work :

As part of our hybrid working environment, youxe2x80x99ll split your time between home and the office. In this way, youxe2x80x99ll be able to enjoy a better work-life balance and always bring your best self to your role. At the office, youxe2x80x99ll have access to everything youxe2x80x99d expect from a world-class employer, such as a modern working environment, agile spaces, private quiet rooms, and breakout areas. Plus, all our offices are located in iconic city centres, close to everything you might need for a rewarding working experience.

While you'll be based in our Johannesburg office, you'll be working with our global trading services team around the world in London, Chicago, Melbourne, Singapore, Dubai, Bangalore, and Krakow. Join IG, and you'll be joining the best in an always-moving industry. We're constantly improving and developing our products and services.

How youxe2x80x99ll grow:

Your personal and professional development is important to us. As a company thatxe2x80x99s constantly redefining the boundaries of possibility, wexe2x80x99ll challenge you to push yourself, accelerate your ambitions and rise to new levels of excellence. We know thatxe2x80x99s a big ask, so wexe2x80x99ll make sure that youxe2x80x99re supported all the way, getting the backing you need and the recognition you deserve. If you connect with our vision and can get behind it, youxe2x80x99ll be rewarded with countless opportunities to experience new things and enhance your abilities.

Your development is as important to us as it is to you. You'll be rewarded for hard work here, with support to get better at what you do. We work in a fast-paced project environment where change is constant. If you're up for the challenge, you'll have opportunities to try new things and broaden your skills quickly through exposure to the executive team and new experiences.

What youxe2x80x99ll get :

The chance to attend regular social events and join special-interest groups, you get an attractive selection of benefits working with IG:

• Matched giving for your fundraising activity
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities
• Performance-related bonuses
• Pension, insurance, and medical plans
• Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Contribution to gym memberships and more
• A day off on your birthday
• Two days of volunteering leave per year

Who you are :

Youxe2x80x99re upbeat and enthusiastic, and you have an open mind and a curious, can-do attitude. You, like us, understand the importance of collaboration and are driven to be the best in what you do. You embody our three core values xe2x80x93 to champion the client, learn fast together and raise the bar. You want to be part of a proudly carbon-neutral company that will prioritize your well-being and that of the world around you, helping to create a brighter future for all.

A company that embraces diversity and welcomes everyone with respect, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, identification, faith, or culture.

If youxe2x80x99re inspired by our way of working and can bring something new to our team of top-notch people, then youxe2x80x99ll find a home here.

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree-level education (any subject)
• Experience working in a customer-facing role (Preferable)
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• A Sales background would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A logical and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Confident to employ basic math skills, particularly mental arithmetic.
• Strong team player and time management skills
• Literacy in MS Office
• Can handle an administrative role.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

From the team:

We're looking for tenacious, curious, eager, and open-minded people to help us maintain our industry leadership. We recruit based on excellence and believe that diversity is vital to success. We have zero tolerance for bullying, harassment, or any other behavior that stifles innovation and collaboration

Number of openings 1

IG Group