Equity Sales Trading Assistant

btig27; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BTIG seeks a highly motivated Equity Sales Trading Assistant to join our Miami office. This role ensures execution, allocation, and settlement of trades in a fast-paced environment, requiring sharp attention to detail and client focus.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business and 1–3 years in financial services. Proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg is preferred, with FINRA licenses a plus. A proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or related field.
• 1–3 years in financial services, trading, brokerage or middle-office.
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Bloomberg.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Traders with order entry, trade allocations, and trade booking.
• Serve as liaison between trading desk, clients, and operations to resolve breaks and settlement issues.
• Provide daily support to institutional clients on trade status, holdings, and allocations.
• Assist with client onboarding, including KYC/AML, account opening, and data accuracy.
• Generate and distribute daily trading, commission, and P&L reports; maintain desk records.
• Monitor real-time market data and systems to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

OMS/EMS systems

Job description

Job Purpose

BTIG seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Equity Sales Trading Assistant to join our Miami office. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless execution, allocation, and settlement of trades. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, possesses excellent communication skills, and is dedicated to providing best-in-class, high-touch client service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Traders with order entry, trade allocations, and accurate trade booking across various Order Management Systems (OMS) and Execution Management Systems (EMS).
• Act as the primary liaison between the trading desk, clients, and middle/back-office operations to promptly resolve trade breaks, fails, and settlement issues.
• Provide exceptional daily support to institutional clients, handling inquiries related to trade status, account balances, and allocations in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with the client onboarding process, including KYC/AML documentation, account opening, and maintaining accurate client data in internal CRM and trading systems.
• Generate and distribute daily trading, commission, and P&L reports. Maintain organized records of desk activities and assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed.
• Monitor real-time market data and internal systems to ensure smooth daily operations and accurate trade capture.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in financial services, preferably in a trading, brokerage, or middle-office operations environment.
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses are preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office suite. Familiarity with Bloomberg a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with traders, operations teams, and external clients.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and a strong team-player attitude.

Important Notes

• Must be authorized to work full time in the U.S., BTIG does not offer sponsorship for work visas of any type
• No phone calls please, the applicant will be contacted within two weeks if successful

About BTIG

BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm's core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. BTIG is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Compensation

BTIG offers a competitive compensation and benefits package . Salary range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, years of applicable experience, skills, qualifications, licensure and certifications, and other business and organization needs.

The current estimated base salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year. Please note that certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus or overtime.