Repo Trader Training & Examination

Repo Trader Training & Examination

Only authorised traders may use the platform of SIX Repo AG. This training course is intended for all Repo traders who want to acquire this professional qualification and would like to familiarize themselves with the CO:RE trading platform and the Collateral Cockpit. It also serves as preparation for the trader examination, which can be taken separately afterwards or comfortably in your own office.

Self-study Documents

How do you best prepare?

Trader Training

Get your practical knowledge.

Registration

Register for the Training

Trader Examination

How does it work?

Registration

Register for the Examination

What does the Repo Trader Training offer?

The training program is designed for all new traders of SIX Repo AG Participants and is held in either German or English at the SIX premises in Zurich.

It offers the opportunity to use the CO:RE trading platform and the Collateral Cockpit in practice and thus learn how to use the applications. In addition, valuable information on practice and usages in the Swiss Repo Market is conveyed.

Self-study Documents

Which documents do you need to prepare for your course or exam?

 Open book examination. All documents are at your disposal during the exam.

Trader Training

Details
Target Audience New traders of SIX Repo AG Participants
Duration
 4 hours
Timetable 09:00 - 14:00
Costs
 Free
Location
 SIX, Pfingstweidstrasse 110, 8005 Zürich
Languages
 German and English

Please note that cancellations or postponements must be submitted in writing to SIX Repo Education at least one week prior to the training date.

Structure

The focus of the training is on practice. The prospective traders work with the CO:RE trading platform and the Collateral Cockpit and learn how to use them practically. The exercises are done on the test environment and thus offer the opportunity to practice cases from daily business in a realistic way. The employees of the Repo team who lead the course, provide information and tips on market practice and how to use the systems. At the end of the course, there will be time to answer any open questions - also with regard to the trader examination.  

Content

  • practical work on the trading platform CO:RE
  • practical work on Collateral Cockpit
  • Market practice, tips & tricks
  • Q&A

Registration Trader Training

Date Time Course Language Location Booked / Available Cost

Trader Examination

Examination Details
Target Audiance New traders of SIX Repo AG Participants
Duration 1 hour
Cost Free
Languages German and English

Please note that cancellations or postponements must be submitted in writing to SIX Repo Education at least one week prior to the training date.

Procedure

The examination is mandatory and can be repeated as often as is necessary.

At SIX Repo Ltd
We regularly offer the possibility to take the exam at the SIX premises in Zurich. The examination is completed under the supervision of SIX Repo Ltd.

At Participant’s  premises
Following prior registration, the examination can be completed online by the trader at the Participant’s premises. The Participant is responsible for ensuring the proper handling of the examination. The responsible Head Exam (Compliance Officer) receives the login data and all the information required by the trader to complete the examination following the registration.

The candidate is free to choose when to take the examination. The login data remains valid for 6 months from the time of registration.

New Head Exam (Compliance officer) registrations or any changes in personnel, have to be notified to SIX Repo Ltd using the following form:

Exam structure

  • multiple-choice exam
  • 50 questions
  • all self-study documents may be used
  • the CO:RE platform may be used
  • the result is shown online at the end of the exam
  • pass mark: 70%

Registration Trader Examination

Due to COVID-19 there are currently no trainings offered in Zurich. It is nevertheless possible to take the Repo Trader Exam online in your premises.
Please register below under “At Participant’s premises”.

Date Time Course Language Location Booked / Available Cost
Registration for Trader Examination

FAQ

Any questions?

Please contact us for all questions related to repo trader training.