Trading Desk Officer

Our client, a privately held group of companies operating in Investment Services, Fund Administration, Online Investing, and Payments, is looking for a Trading Desk Officer to join their team. This is an office-based role with shift hours, offering a salary of up to €30K. Role & Responsibilities Handle and settle trades across equities, fixed income instruments, funds, and money market products in both domestic and international markets Support trading operations on the Malta Stock Exchange, including order reconciliation activities Set up and maintain security records within trading platforms Process the transfer of securities between accounts Assist with IPO-related administration and shareholder services, including AGMs and loyalty programmes Maintain bond and fund lists and upload daily market commentary Provide operational assistance to internal departments Contribute to MiFID II reporting, market abuse surveillance (local and international), and other regulatory obligations Keep standard operating procedures up to date Education, Skills & Experience A qualification in Finance, Banking, Economics, or a related field Fluency in English at a C2 or native level, both written and spoken Understanding of financial markets, including equities and fixed income instruments A keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask under pressure Ability to work effectively within a team and support multiple internal stakeholders Clear written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Understanding of regulatory concepts such as MiFID II and market abuse is considered an asset Willingness to work flexible hours as required About the Role Salary up to €30K + KPI bonus Shift-based schedule (no night shifts), weekdays including public holidays Morning and evening shifts, with start times from 8:30 and end times up to 22:00 Relocation support Ongoing internal training Study leave Sponsorship schemes for further studies Opportunities for career growth Note: Candidates already based in Malta are preferred, but the client is also open to candidates willing to relocate. Apply with your detailed CV. *JobMatchingPartner Limited is a recruitment agency licenced in Malta, EU with licence no EA00340-2024. We act on behalf of clients based in Malta and elsewhere. JobMatchingPartner does not share your personal details with any third party without your written consent.