Equity Trader

Cantor Fitzgerald; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantor Fitzgerald L.P. is seeking an experienced execution trader to handle client orders across global markets as part of the outsourced trading team. The role emphasizes high-quality execution, client interaction, and supporting product and geography build-out.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of buy-side or sell-side trading experience with Series 7/57/63 licenses and strong market awareness.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a buy-side or sell-side execution trader.
• Licenses: Series 7, Series 57, Series 63.
• Strong client engagement skills and ability to manage real-time communication.
• Familiarity with trading systems, market structure, and execution analytics.

Responsibilities

• Execute equities and other asset classes with a strong focus on best execution and market awareness.
• Manage day-to-day client order flow and provide responsive, professional client coverage.
• Monitor markets, liquidity, and trading venues to optimize execution strategies.
• Maintain accurate order handling, trade reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support onboarding of new clients, products, and regional expansions.
• Contribute to improving trading tools, workflows, and operational processes in coordination with technology and operations teams.

Skills

Client engagement

Market awareness

Execution analytics

Education

Series 7 license

Series 57 license

Series 63 license

Tools

Trading systems

Execution analytics tools

Job description

Location: Open to candidates able to work onsite at one of Cantor's Central or Western U.S. offices: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Irvine.

Firm Overview

Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., with over 16,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed interest and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Capitalizing on the firm’s financial acumen and technology prowess, Cantor’s portfolio of businesses also includes Prime Brokerage, Asset Management, and other businesses and ventures. For 79 years, Cantor has consistently fueled the growth of original ideas, pioneered new markets, and provided superior service to clients. Cantor operates trading desks in every major financial center globally, with offices in over 30 locations around the world.

As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor has the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and solid relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, develop solutions that address complex challenges, avoid the limitations of bureaucracy, and attract talented individuals who are driven to succeed.

Summary

Execute client orders across global markets as part of the outsourced trading team. This role focuses on high-quality execution, client interaction, and supporting the build-out of products, geographies, and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute equities and other asset classes with a strong focus on best execution and market awareness.
• Manage day-to-day client order flow and provide responsive, professional client coverage.
• Monitor markets, liquidity, and trading venues to optimize execution strategies.
• Maintain accurate order handling, trade reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support onboarding of new clients, products, and regional expansions.
• Contribute to improving trading tools, workflows, and operational processes in coordination with technology and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a buy-side or sell-side execution trader.
• Required licenses: Series 7, 57, and 63.
• Strong client engagement skills and ability to manage real-time communication.
• Familiarity with trading systems, market structure, and execution analytics.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with precision and accountability.