Equity Sales Trader
Institutional Equity Sales Trader
A Full-Service Global Execution Platform
Overview
Our Client is looking to hire an Institutional Equity Sales Trader to help expand its institutional client franchise. The firm is open to a variety of backgrounds, including different client verticals, sector expertise, and geographic coverage. The primary focus is bringing on experienced sales professionals with strong institutional relationships who can leverage the firm's global execution platform and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage relationships with hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, RIAs, and other institutional investors.
- Execute and facilitate equity trading activity while delivering high-touch client service and best execution.
- Provide clients with market insight, liquidity access, and execution strategy across cash equities.
- Drive new business development and expand existing client relationships.
- Partner closely with trading, research, and leadership teams to identify growth opportunities and enhance the firm's market presence.
- Generate commission revenue through active client engagement and relationship management.
Ideal Background
- Institutional Equity Sales Trader, Execution Sales, Electronic Sales Trader, or Cash Equities Sales professional.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and monetize institutional client relationships.
- Existing, portable relationships with buy-side investors strongly preferred.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help build and grow a franchise.
- Strong understanding of equity markets, trading workflows, and market structure.
Why This Opportunity
- Opportunity to join a growing platform where experienced hires can have a meaningful impact on the direction of the business.
- Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers.
- Flexible approach to sector coverage, client verticals, and geographic focus.
- Ability to leverage a full-service global execution platform while maintaining an entrepreneurial, boutique environment.
- Ideal for producers looking to avoid being one of many salespeople on a large institutional desk and instead play a key role in building a growing franchise.
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