Junior US Sales Trader, Sales Trading

citicclsa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Citic CLSA in London is seeking a motivated graduate or junior Mandarin-speaking professional to join our US Sales Trading team. You will support the execution of client orders, monitor market activity, and develop a solid understanding of US equities in a fast-paced environment.

Fluency in Mandarin and English is essential. You will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, salespeople, and clients, gaining hands-on exposure to market structure, liquidity dynamics, and execution services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, math, science, or related field.
• Interest in financial markets and investing; internship preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior sales traders in executing US equity orders for institutional clients.
• Monitor US market activity and trading volumes.
• Provide market updates to internal teams and clients.
• Manage client order flow across exchanges and venues.
• Support trade booking and post-trade inquiries.
• Produce market commentary and client reports.
• Develop understanding of US market structure and liquidity dynamics.
• Collaborate with research, sales, trading, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

US equity markets

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Math/Sciences/related field

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

Position Description

We are seeking a highly motivated graduate or junior Mandarin-speaking professional to join our US Sales Trading team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in institutional equities, working closely with portfolio managers, traders, salespeople, and clients across the US market. The successful candidate will support the execution of client orders, monitor market activity, provide market colour, and develop a strong understanding.

Professional-level fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is a mandatory requirement for this position, and candidates who are not fluent in Mandarin will not be considered.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Assist senior sales traders in the execution of US equity orders for institutional clients.
• Monitor US market activity, news flow, corporate events, and trading volumes
• Provide pre-market, intraday, and post-market updates to internal teams and clients
• Help manage client order flow across exchanges, dark pools, and alternative trading venues
• Work closely with electronic trading, program trading, and execution consulting teams.
• Support trade booking, allocations, and post-trade enquiries
• Produce market commentary, trading analytics, and client reports
• Develop an understanding of US market structure, liquidity dynamics, and trading algorithms
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders including research, sales, trading, and operations teams
• Ensure all trading activity complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Fluency in both Mandarin and English is essential
• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, or a related field
• Interest in financial markets and investing; relevant internship experience preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of US equity markets and market structure preferred
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar platforms
• Understanding of electronic trading, algorithms, and execution services
• Python, VBA, SQL, or other data analysis skills advantageous
• Strong client-service mindset and relationship-building skills
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn
• Commercially aware with an interest in long-term client relationships