Trading Desk Coordinator
Janestreet
Posted: April 9, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are looking for an outgoing and entrepreneurial Trading Desk Coordinator to support one or more of the trading desks in our London office. In this fast-paced role, you'll teach you how to manage the moving pieces that keep our systems and processes running smoothly, then you'll act as an expert resource on office operations and logistics for the trading desk.
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Job Description
About the Position
We are looking for an outgoing and entrepreneurial Trading Desk Coordinator to support one or more of the trading desks in our London office. In this fast-paced role, we will teach you how to manage the moving pieces that keep our systems and processes running smoothly, then you’ll act as an expert resource on office operations and logistics for the trading desk.
This is a dynamic area of our business, where success will depend on your ability to multitask, adapt, solve problems, recognise the nuances of the job and proactively find ways to make your role and our processes more efficient.
Additional responsibilities of the role will include:
• Seamlessly integrating new hires onto the desk and coordinating logistics for visitors
• Coordinating social events for teams in Trading (e.g., year-end events and small group dinners)
• Organising learning and development classes for the desk (e.g., coordinating training sessions, facilitating feedback processes, arranging speakers and knowledge-sharing sessions)
• Managing desk relocations and space planning for the trading floor (e.g., coordinating with various teams on seating assignments, allocating desks for travelling team members)
• Engaging closely on broader trading coordination efforts to build connection, improve internal communications and streamline processes across the firm
About You
• Have a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate administration or office management (financial services preferred)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and a “no job too small” mindset
• Able to work independently and proactively follow up to close the loop on tasks and projects
• Have a hospitality mindset and enjoy helping people, building relationships and finding creative ways to solve problems
• Able to exercise sound judgement and be discreet with sensitive information
• Can work some early morning and evening hours on occasion
• An excellent written and verbal communicator
• Strong with G Suite and willing to learn new computer systems
• Having project management experience is a plus
• Fluent in English
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