Electronic Sales Trader

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Coda Search│Staffing is seeking a highly motivated Senior Equities Electronic Sales Trader for their New York-based US Markets division. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in building and growing the institutional client base focusing on small and mid-cap equities. You will actively cover clients, develop trading relationships, and work with teams on execution strategy and market insights. Candidates should have at least 7 years in Sales Trading, a bachelor’s degree, and hold Series 7, 57, and 63 licenses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years covering institutional clients in a Sales or Sales Trading role.
• Proven success as a revenue-producing Sales Trader with established institutional client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Actively cover existing clients and develop new trading relationships.
• Monitor and engage with clients on execution strategy selection.
• Provide market structure updates and deliver market intelligence.

Skills

Strong understanding of electronic trading platforms

Excellent communication skills

Integrity and accountability

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Series 7, 57, and 63 required

Job description

Our client is an institutional broker-dealer looking to grow their US equities presence. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Equities Electronic Sales Trader to join their New York-based US Markets division, with a focus on small and mid-cap equities. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in building and growing their US institutional client base.

About the Role

They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Equities Electronic Sales Trader to join their New York-based US Markets division. The role sits at the intersection of client coverage, trading technology, and market microstructure, supporting institutional clients in optimizing their execution through advanced algorithmic and program trading solutions. You will work closely with Sales Trading, Quantitative Research, Trading Technology, and Product teams, playing a key role in driving growth by developing relationships and expanding client engagement across the platform.

Responsibilities

• Actively cover existing clients and develop new trading relationships to grow market share
• Monitor and engage with clients on execution strategy selection, analyze performance and conduct TCA reviews
• Provide market structure updates in relation to liquidity trends, regulatory changes, and the competitive landscape
• Deliver market intelligence and client feedback to guide product development and platform enhancements
• Coordinate with quantitative researchers on client customization
• Develop and implement action plans to drive growth in an entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience; Series 7, 57, and 63 required
• 7+ years covering institutional clients in a Sales or Sales Trading role, with proven success as a revenue-producing Sales Trader with established institutional client relationships

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of electronic trading platforms, order execution strategies, and market structure
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster relationships and collaborate effectively
• Integrity and accountability – maintaining the highest standards of market conduct and risk management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail