Equity Derivative Sales Trader

Radley James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Radley James is assisting a leading high-frequency trading client in recruiting an Equity Derivative Sales Trader in New York. The role focuses on establishing relationships with institutional counterparties in the US options space, collaborating with traders to understand strategies, and actively maintaining CRM, with travel to meet counterparties.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in sales trading, strong knowledge of US index/equity options, and excellent communication in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in a sales trading role covering buy-side firms in US index/equity options.
• Deep knowledge of the cash equity options market and its participants.
• Ability to travel and meet counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with institutional counterparties in the listed US options space
• Work closely with traders to understand trading strategies and liquidity offering
• Develop participant profiles, reports and analyses on counterparties
• Actively update and manage a CRM system
• Attend and participate in conferences and seminars

Skills

Equity options sales

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Conference participation

Travel willingness

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong communication

Regulatory knowledge

US work authorization

Job description

One of our leading high frequency trading clients have an exciting opportunity open for an Equity Derivative Sales Trader in New York.

This is a very interesting role for a talented Sales Trader to be a part of a new team that is being heavily backed by the business.

The Institutional Trading are trading directly with 600+ counterparties across the globe. As they continue to scale, they are looking for highly-motivated, sales traders with a desire to work in an autonomous environment. Entrepreneurism and creativity is encouraged, and your influence will directly impact trading decisions.

What you’ll do:

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with institutional counterparties in the listed US options space
• Work closely with traders to understand trading strategies and liquidity offering
• Develop participant profiles, reports and analyses on counterparties
• Actively update and manage a CRM system
• Attend and participate in conferences and seminars

What you’ll need:

• At least 2-5 years of experience in a sales trading role covering buy-side firms, with a focus on US index/equity options
• Strong knowledge about the cash equity options market and its participants at the various exchanges
• Leverage existing contacts within index and equity options buy-side community, and the capability to build new relationships
• Able to manage the organization of events and effectively present material
• Willingness to travel and meet face to face with prospective and current counterparties
• Excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset
• Competitive attitude, eagerness to constantly improve, team player who thrives in a fast paced environment
• Deep understanding of rules and regulations governing the equity options markets
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening

What you’ll get:

• Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. Combining profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.