Sales Assistant

Vor 6 Tagen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz William Blair Vollzeit
Solutions for Today's Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow's Opportunities.Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.

William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.

What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients' evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.

We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.

We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees' professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.

Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.

We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients' success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.

Job Description

William Blair is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our Institution Sales & Trading team in Zurich.

The Sales Assistant will provide customer service to clients and sales support to the equity sales team. Gain familiarity with William Blair's equity products and research. Perform research requested by the sales team and clients. Build relationships with counterparts throughout the firm to facilitate execution of job responsibilities. Provide backup to other assistants in the sales and trading department.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

  • Act as a point of contact for client inquiries, order entry, trade routing, trade allocation, and trade booking.
  • Support a team of senior salespeople in answering phones and providing updates on William Blair research and product offerings.
  • Manage the post-trade process to ensure that all trades are settled smoothly.
  • Monitor trade settlements to ensure they meet the designated timeline and handle any discrepancies or issues that arise during settlement.
  • Liaise with counterparties and back office in Chicago to ensure a smooth clearing and settlement process.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring timely responses to queries and excellent service delivery.
  • Assist in managing client onboarding, ensuring that necessary documents are collected, and trade information is correctly recorded.
  • Assist with compliance reporting, record-keeping, and ensuring the integrity of all trade documentation.
  • Perform various administrative tasks on a monthly basis.
  • Participate in other projects assigned by management.
  • Possibility to co-cover institutional accounts with a senior salesperson.
  • Provide backup support to other assistants and others in the sales and trading department as needed.

Skills/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Series 7 license required or expected to be successfully obtained within 3 months of employment
  • Fluency in English, Swiss German, and German
  • Financial and/or Professional Services experience
  • Strong interest in and knowledge of the US equity market and related fields
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary
  • Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and take responsibility for one's work
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment where cooperation and team support are essential
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to respond efficiently and effectively to clients' and senior salesperson's needs
  • Proficient in MS Office software products; ability to learn programs that are relevant to the department
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