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New York (NY)

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USD 250,000 - 300,000

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Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Convertible Sales Trader to manage its trading desk in New York. The role involves client relationship management, trade execution, and driving growth in the convertible securities business. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and a proven track record in sales trading.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
Maternity/paternity leave
Flexible work arrangements
Education reimbursement
Wellness programs

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in convertible bond sales trading or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of convertible securities and capital structure arbitrage.
  • Series 7, 63, 24 and 55 licenses required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the convertible bond sales trading desk.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor market trends to optimize trade execution.

Skills

Communication
Negotiation
Leadership
Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Citizens is seeking a dynamic and experienced Convertible Sales Traderto lead our convertible bond trading desk in New York. This individual will be responsible for managing client relationships, executing trades, and driving strategic growth in the bank’s convertible securities business. The ideal candidate will have deep product knowledge, strong institutional relationships, and a proven track record in sales trading.

Primary responsibilities include

  • Lead the convertible bond sales trading desk, overseeing execution and client coverage.
  • Provide liquidity and market insight to institutional clients across both arbitrage and long-only convertible investors.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with buy-side clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with capital markets, equity research, equity trading, and high-yield trading teams to deliver comprehensive market solutions.
  • Monitor market trends, pricing, and risk to optimize trade execution and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk controls.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

  • 10+ years of experience in convertible bond sales trading or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of convertible securities, capital structure arbitrage, and equity derivatives.
  • Strong client network and ability to generate revenue through relationship-driven trading.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with a good understanding of financial markets
  • Ability to understand complex market structures and electronic trading
  • Ability to perform in a dynamic trading environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Series 7, 63, 24 and 55 licenses (or equivalent) required

Hours & Work Schedule

  • Hours per Week: 40 +
  • Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $300,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factorsincluding but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visithttps://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

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