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Baader Helvea is the international arm of the Baader Bank Group. With offices in Munich, Frankfurt, Zurich, London, and New York, Baader is one of the leading European partners for investment and banking services. It is active in Market Making, Capital Markets, Brokerage, Fund Services, Account Services, and Research Services. Trading and banking are combined using a single powerful platform that offers a unique setup and optimum access to the capital market using a secure, automated, and scalable approach.

For our office in Zurich, we are looking for an

Equity Sales Trader (m/f/d)

The role of an Equity Sales Trader involves:

• Building and maintaining relationships with institutional clients, including hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, family offices, banks, and brokers
• Locating liquidity for large or less liquid securities
• Communicating trading ideas and interpreting investment opinions from Baader research reports to clients; conveying relevant market information in a timely manner
• Collaborating closely with Sales, Sales Trading, and Trading colleagues in Munich, London, Frankfurt, and New York
• Traveling frequently to meet clients
• Identifying new business opportunities and participating in marketing efforts, including trading conferences

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in finance or related field; relevant work experience is a plus
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within a financial institution
• Knowledge of financial markets, especially European markets, and current affairs
• Strong network of existing clients in Switzerland, ideally including local family offices
• Ability to pass regulatory exams
• Experience with market structure and infrastructure
• Understanding of client investment behavior
• Innovative problem-solving skills
• Customer-oriented, proactive, and team-oriented mentality
• Fluent in English and German; Swiss German is a plus

We offer:

• A comprehensive onboarding process and a supportive team
• A positive work environment with advanced technologies in an agile setting
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Convenient location with parking
• Health promotion initiatives
• Competitive compensation and pension plan
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• An open, innovative work culture in a modern office