Sales Trader

The Sales Trader role involves delivering exceptional business development, relationship management, execution services, and risk management to high-value clients. The objective is to maximise client retention while driving business growth through referrals and networking. This position is part of a leading sales trading desk in Singapore's CFD retail derivatives industry.

Our client is a global financial institution providing online trading services in CFDs and other financial instruments. They are actively searching for a Sales Trader to join them and maintain strong relationship with their high net worth clients along with client acquisition activities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to grow trading volumes among High Net Worth (HNW) retail clients and Accredited Investors.
• Lead the sales trading proposition by collaborating with the sales team to enhance client acquisition, retention, and activity levels.
• Proactively generate business opportunities through networking, referrals, seminars, and industry events, creating customised materials as needed.
• Provide premium clients with high-quality relationship management to ensure a positive and tailored trading experience.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client inquiries, ensuring seamless onboarding and retention processes.
• Identify opportunities to educate clients on products and services while continuously improving service offerings.
• Maintain strong market knowledge to support execution trading and provide relevant insights to clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Trading, Business Operations) to optimise client experiences and platform enhancements.
• Build strong client relationships through regular engagement, including participation in hospitality events outside standard working hours when necessary.
• Work closely with senior leadership to meet revenue targets and contribute to business/marketing strategies.
• Serve as an expert on products and platforms for both internal teams and external stakeholders, providing education and demonstrations as required.

Media & Compliance

• Offer ad-hoc media commentary (written or verbal) for public relations purposes across various formats such as television, radio, or written publications.
• Deliver insightful market commentary to promote services and enhance media presence.
• Ensure adherence to local and global compliance guidelines, maintaining regulatory standards in all activities.
• Participate in ongoing training related to regulatory requirements and legislative updates.
• Uphold professionalism by ensuring all interactions with customers and colleagues are clear, fair, and consistent.
• Safeguard confidentiality by complying with privacy regulations such as GDPR and other relevant frameworks.

Product Management

• Act as a subject matter expert on products and platforms for both internal teams and external clients.
• Competently demonstrate platform functionalities while educating clients on their use.

Requirements and key skills

• 3 to 5 years of experience in derivatives or financial sales positions.
• Proven track record in B2C and B2B business development activities.
• Ability to bring an existing book of clients is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of global financial markets across various asset classes.
• Excellent analytical skills coupled with problem-solving abilities and numeracy proficiency.
• Effective communication skills for explaining complex financial concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in telephone-based interactions.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to trade accurately on behalf of clients while adhering to best practices.
• Familiarity with platform functionalities and phone dealing processes is desirable.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career by joining a collaborative team dedicated to institutional business growth across APAC, we encourage you to apply now!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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