Trader

Bank of America; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Sales Trader to cover assigned accounts, executing buy and sell orders within the firm's risk framework. The role focuses on developing client relationships, providing execution strategies, and driving revenue through proactive trading and market insights.

Candidates should understand market microstructure, pricing, and trading strategies, with strong client management and compliance awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales trading with knowledge of product area and clients.
• Ability to develop trading strategies and manage transaction costs.
• Familiarity with market microstructure and risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary sales trading coverage for assigned accounts and manages all sales execution
• Grows revenue from accounts while operating within the firm's risk framework
• Builds and owns top ranked relationships with traders to close account gaps
• Interacts with clients to provide execution strategies, CTAs, platform developments, and market insights
• Monitors live trading activity, advises clients, and improves efficiency

Skills

Account Management

Trade Monitoring

Trading

Trading Strategy

Trading and Investment Analysis

Causation Analysis

Client Management

Data and Trend Analysis

Relationship Building

Sales Performance Management

Business Development

Financial Management

Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Regulatory Compliance

Sales Strategy

Job description

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description: This job is responsible for the sales execution function for assigned accounts. Key responsibilities include simultaneous buying and selling orders in the same security while operating risk-free. Job expectations include possessing subject-matter knowledge of product area and clients, sales strategies and volatility, pricing and trading/hedging strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary sales trading coverage for assigned accounts and manages all sales execution
• Maintains and grows revenue from accounts while operating and managing within the firm's risk framework
• Builds and owns top ranked relationships with traders to close account gaps
• Interacts with clients in a complex and fragmented marketplace by providing execution strategies, transaction cost analysis, platform developments, market micro structure, and targeted content from all areas of the firm
• Services and monitors clients live trading activity, gives advice, and helps clients improve their efficiency

Skills:

• Account Management
• Trade Monitoring
• Trading
• Trading Strategy
• Trading and Investment Analysis
• Causation Analysis
• Client Management
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Relationship Building
• Sales Performance Management
• Business Development
• Financial Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Regulatory Compliance
• Sales Strategy

At Bank of America, we're creating real, meaningful relationships with individuals, businesses and communities to help them focus on what matters most. We serve approximately 66 million consumer and small business clients, using our skills and expertise to help make their lives better. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent around the world to ensure we continue to deliver together for our customers, clients and communities. Along with taking care of our customers, we want to be a great place for people to work, and we strive to create an environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their goals.

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