Equity Trading Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package including long-term savings and healthcare

Professional development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman is seeking an Equity Trading Analyst to join the Capital Partners team in New York. The successful candidate will manage trading responsibilities, support ETF execution, and assist Portfolio Managers. The position requires adaptability, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented approach in a fast-paced financial environment.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000 base salary, plus an annual bonus. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a high-pressure trading environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Must have strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Prior trading and/or portfolio implementation experience is a plus.
• Experience with SQL or other coding skills is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Learn responsibilities of the current buy-side trader and act as backup.
• Review Transaction Cost Analysis and develop trading strategies.
• Help manage sell-side relationships and tools from brokers.
• Provide support for Equity ETFs and execute ETF orders efficiently.
• Support Portfolio Managers with operational tasks and trades.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Strong PowerPoint skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Charles River

Bloomberg

SQL

Job description

Join us as an Equity Trading Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting an Equity Trading Analyst to join our Capital Partners team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team and learn the many responsibilities of the Trading and Portfolio Construction team. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner, adaptable, disciplined and detail-oriented, with a solid understanding of financial markets. This role requires the ability to work in a high‑pressure environment from time to time, and the ability to be at your desk during US market hours.

Equity Trading

• Learn the responsibilities of the current buy‑side trader and act as an independent backup as needed
• Review Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) and help develop trading strategies based on results
• Help manage sell‑side relationships and latest tools from brokers

ETF Support

• Provide support in the capital markets space for Equity ETFs
• Learn the internal ETF ecosystem and look for ways to improve current processes
• Responsible for executing ETF orders that come to the trading desk efficiently and accurately

Portfolio Management Support

• Support the Portfolio Managers across the different equity products in an array of operational tasks
• Construct equity strategy trades across Institutional Accounts and Funds
• Work with BBH Relationship Managers to answer questions about their accounts and build trades for them as needed
• Other aspects of the role could include cash management, proxy reporting, broker research budgeting and daily break reconciliation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is required
• Must have strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Prior trading and/or portfolio implementation experience is a plus
• Charles River/Bloomberg experience a plus

SQL or Other Coding Skills Would Be a Benefit

Experience with SQL or other coding skills is advantageous.

Salary Range

NY: $85,000 - $105,000 base salary + annual bonus

BBH and its affiliates’ compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit‑sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH’s total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long‑term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well‑being.

We value diverse experiences. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please go ahead and apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.