Key Responsibilities: 1. Maintain and manage the director’s diary, including booking meetings, arranging client appointments, and scheduling compliance deadlines. 2. Handle day-to-day correspondence, including emails, post, supplier invoices, and legal notifications. 3. Maintain and update digital and physical filing systems for client records, compliance reports, and transaction receipts. 4. Draft, format, and proofread business documents including letters to authorities, account summaries, and internal memos. 5. Monitor and order office supplies, assist in minor procurement tasks, and liaise with external service providers and accountants. 6. Support the director with data entry tasks including stock updates, HMRC-related entries, and customer invoice generation. 7. Translate and communicate information when dealing with clients or suppliers who may not speak English fluently. Page 49 8. Carry out light financial administration tasks (e.g., collating receipts, compiling simple expenditure reports). Skills Required: 9. Proven ability to manage confidential information responsibly and sensitively. 10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in liaising with suppliers and clients from multicultural backgrounds. 11. Excellent command of written and spoken English for business and formal correspondence. 12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and basic knowledge of PDF handling and cloud-based storage (e.g., Google Drive). 13. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and manage tasks proactively. 14. Organised and meticulous with strong attention to detail—especially in preparing formal documents and regulatory paperwork. 15. Familiarity with light bookkeeping or basic invoicing practices is a plus. Education and Experience • Minimum: GCSEs (or overseas equivalent), including English and Mathematics. • At least 1 year of relevant industry experience as a secretary, administrative assistant, or in a similar office-based support role.
Job Title: Research Assistant (Remote) Company: Valutrades Location: Remote Job Type: [Full-time/Part-time/Contract] Department: Research & Strategy About Valutrades: Valutrades is a global financial services provider committed to empowering traders with the tools, knowledge, and insights they need to succeed. Our mission is to deliver a premium trading experience rooted in transparency, reliability, and continuous innovation. We're looking for a Research Assistant with hands-on trading experience through Valutrades to support our research and strategy team remotely. Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Research Assistant who has an active or past trading history with Valutrades. This remote role involves supporting the research team with market analysis, data collection, and strategic insights that help enhance trading strategies and inform business decisions. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct research and analysis on financial markets, trading instruments, and macroeconomic trends. - Analyze past and current trading data, particularly your own trading experience with Valutrades, to support strategy development. - Create and maintain research reports, dashboards, and internal documentation. - Support the development and testing of new trading strategies based on market trends and performance metrics. - Assist in preparing presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders. - Monitor financial news and events that may impact markets and summarize key insights. - Collaborate remotely with analysts, traders, and management on research initiatives. - Requirements: - Proven trading history with Valutrades (account history will be used to confirm). - Solid understanding of trading platforms, instruments, and technical/fundamental analysis. - Excellent research and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. - Ability to interpret and work with large sets of data. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. - Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools; knowledge of trading platforms and indicators is a plus. - Experience with data analysis tools or programming languages (Python, R, etc.) is advantageous but not required. - Preferred Qualifications: - Background in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. - Familiarity with economic indicators, risk management principles, and backtesting methods. - Previous experience in a research or trading support role. - What We Offer: - Flexible remote working arrangement. - Competitive compensation based on experience and contribution. - Opportunity to influence research directions and contribute to strategic trading decisions. - Access to ongoing professional development and market education resources.