ETF Sales Trader

Tower Research Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Research Capital is seeking a Sales Trader to bolster its client trading operations. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in the US Equities/ETF trading space, focusing on effective client integration and workflow management. Tower offers a culture of innovation and collaboration within a high-performing trading environment.

Benefits

Generous paid time off policies

Savings plans and financial wellness tools

Hybrid working opportunities

Free meals and snacks daily

In-office wellness experiences

Company-sponsored sports and fitness events

Social events and celebrations throughout the year

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in trading.
• Understanding of trading workflows from initiation to settlement.
• Familiarity with client performance metrics and TCA reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support client integration and onboarding processes.
• Act as contact point between clients and internal teams.
• Work with technology teams to enhance client offerings.

Skills

Client RFQ and OTC Trading Workflow

US Equities and ETF knowledge

OMS Integrations and functionality

Client performance metrics knowledge

Job description

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.

Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

Responsibilities

Tower is looking for an experienced Sales Trader to support and grow Tower’s client facing trading businesses in the Americas. The ideal candidate will have experience at a US Equities / ETF Market Maker or Bank Trading Operation, and the ability to work cross functionally across multiple teams within Tower Research.

• Working closely with Trading Teams to serve as central point of contact between external clients and internal stakeholders and support functions
• Leading US Client Integration/Onboarding Process, inclusive of;
• Working with counterparties through onboarding process, while documenting client trading requirements and workflows
• Managing the build, onboarding and integration of client FIX connectivity and new trading capabilities for Client order workflow support into Tower’s US Client facing platform
• Working with Tower Technology and Business teams to identify and prioritize internal and external projects that enhance the client offering

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience
• Understanding of the Client RFQ and OTC Trading Workflow, with knowledge of US Equities and ETF landscape from Trade Initiation through Trade Settlement
• Understanding of Buy-Side and Sell-Side OMS Integrations and functionality
• Familiarity with client performance metrics and TCA reporting is preferred
• Existing relationships with US Institutional clients are a plus

Anticipated annual base salary range $120,000 - 150,000, plus eligible for discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.