Junior US Sales Trader, Sales Trading

CLSA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA is seeking a highly motivated graduate or junior professional to join its US Sales Trading team in London. You will support the execution of client orders, monitor market activity and provide market colour while developing expertise in equity market structure, trading technologies and client servicing.

You will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, salespeople and clients across the US market, building relationships with internal stakeholders and contributing to market commentary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences or related field.
• Internship experience in financial markets is preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is expected.
• Knowledge of US equity markets and market structure is preferred.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet or similar platforms is advantageous.
• Understanding of electronic trading, algorithms and execution services.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior sales traders in executing 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 venues.
• Collaborate with electronic trading, program trading and execution consulting teams.
• Support trade bookings, allocations and post-trade inquiries.
• Produce market commentary, trading analytics and client reports.
• Develop understanding of US market structure, liquidity dynamics and algorithms.
• Build relationships with research, sales, trading and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Client servicing

Team player

English & Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Master’s preferred

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

Position Description

We are seeking a highly motivated graduate or junior 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 of equity market structure, trading technologies, and client servicing.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or above (Master’s preferred) 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
• Fluency in both Mandarin and English is required