Equity Sales Trader

Macquarie Bank Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group in London is seeking an individual to deliver investment services, focusing on cash equities execution and trading insights. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in finance or commerce and 1-2 years of experience in a related role. The position offers various benefits including extensive leave options and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave day

Paid parental leave

Access to salary sacrificing options

Comprehensive medical insurance

Hybrid working arrangements

Reimbursement for home office equipment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in institutional sales, trading, research sales or broking environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver investment services including cash equities execution and trading insights.
• Provide research product to institutional clients, focusing on Pan-Asian equities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication skills

Numerical literacy

Computer literacy

Education

Qualification in finance, commerce or related discipline

Job description

Macquarie Capital partners with businesses, startups and governments to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and create real‑world impact. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone – no matter what role – contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

In this role, you will work alongside team members to deliver investment services. This will include providing cash equities execution services, trading insights, and selling research product to Macquarie’s institutional clients with a focus on Pan‑Asian equities.

What you offer

We are looking for:

• A qualification in finance, commerce or related discipline
• 1‑2 years experience in institutional sales, sales trading, research sales or broking environment
• High attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong numerical and computer literacy skills

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you’re excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers.
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment.
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options.
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription.
• Access to company‑funded emergency and backup dependent care services.
• Recognition and service awards.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role.
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio‑economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.