Execution Trader ETDs

Dear community,

I have been offered a Trainee position as an Execution Trader for ETDs at UBS and now turn to you for help. I have read multiple times in this and other forums that this is regarded as an "inferior", dull job with minimal exit opportunities. I have attached below an extract from the job description and would like to hear what you think about the job!

Many thanks in advance!

Regards,

Pogoda

*You’ll be working in the ETD sales trading & execution team. We are responsible for providing high touch execution services to institutional clients and third party banks in Switzerland and EU during EU and US trading hours. As a sales & execution trader, you'll be part of an experienced team of 13 persons which offers high touch order handling and execution services across asset classes, supported by robust technology to our clients.

provide timely and effective execution of client orders (agency execution) • help and support team with strong Excel and VBA skills • set and manage client trading limits in various systems • market our ETD (Exchange Traded Derivatives) product in close collaboration with clearing sales*

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