Global Equity Trader

Brown Advisory Incorporated; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Fitness event fee reimbursement

401(k) with 50% employer match

Job summary

Brown Advisory Incorporated is seeking a Global Equity Trader to lead execution across U.S., European, and Asian markets.

This role requires expertise in capital markets, strong leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage complex trade operations while optimizing portfolio performance.

Expect a salary in the range of $175k-$200k with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of global equity trading experience across global markets and managing firm risk.
• Proven leader and self-starter requiring limited oversight.
• Ability to work rotational overnight shifts to support global trading operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute equity trades across U.S., European, and Asian equity markets.
• Monitor US and global equity markets to identify trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Global equity trading experience

Leadership capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of capital markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics

Tools

Bloomberg

Advent APX

Charles River

Job description

Global Equity Trader

Brown Advisory is seeking a Global Equity Trader to help lead the execution of global equity strategies across U.S., European, and Asian markets. This role requires U.S. and global markets expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a thorough understanding of capital markets with the flexibility to operate during overnight or early morning trading sessions, as needed. The ideal candidate will support both U.S. and global strategies, collaborate across internal and external stakeholders, manage complex trade operations, and contribute to the optimization of portfolio performance. This trader will also be expected to provide coverage for other equity traders, with the team working collaboratively to ensure coverage across time zones.

Core Responsibilities

• Global Trading Execution and Strategy: Execute equity trades across U.S., European, and Asian equity markets on behalf of Brown Advisory’s institutional and private client portfolios.
• Monitor US and global equity markets to identify and execute trading opportunities for institutional equity strategies, including coverage of overnight sessions on a rotational basis with another trader.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and early mornings when appropriate, as part of a collaborative team structure that is designed to ensure balanced coverage and strategic support across global time zones.
• Assist with managing, rebalancing, and optimizing portfolios to maximize strategy performance, while minimizing risk.
• Demonstrate expertise in capital markets with the ability to collaborate effectively with various sell-side desks, including Equity Capital Markets, High Touch Cash, Low‑Touch/Electronic, Program Trading, and ETF providers.
• Provide backup coverage for other equity traders to ensure consistent execution and team continuity across the trading platform.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Research Analysts to align trading strategies with investment objectives.
• Partner with internal infrastructure teams to improve trading systems, workflows, and reporting tools.
• Stay current on global market structure developments, regulatory changes, and trading innovations.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with brokers, as well as other external counterparties through on‑site visits and/or conferences to expand the firm’s network and close industry knowledge gaps.
• Serve as escalation contact for colleagues with trade‑related questions that require complex solutions.
• Assist with management of CSA budget and bundled research arrangements.
• Produce and be able to present on quarterly best execution and board reporting.
• Respond to Institutional investor requests including RFPs, due diligence, and quarterly questionnaires.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of global equity trading experience across global markets and managing firm risk.
• Proven leader and self‑starter requiring limited oversight.
• Ability to work rotational overnight shifts to support global trading operations.
• Proficiency with global equities, ETFs, capital markets, mutual funds, and/or currencies.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations regarding best execution and fair allocation practices.
• Ability to prepare, analyze and disseminate information appropriately; pre and post trade TCA data, liquidity events, and commission analyses.
• Experience with various trading technologies, including Bloomberg, Advent APX, and/or Charles River preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with preferable focus in accounting, finance, or economics.

Preferred Characteristics

• Strategic thinker with a passion for global equity, capital markets, and ETFs.
• Demonstrable history of success in former roles.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Superior communication skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and focus through stressful situations.
• Emotionally disciplined to effectively read personalities to maximize an effective outcome of trading scenarios and contract negotiations.
• Can be viewed as a trustworthy and dependable team player.
• Self‑confidence.
• Fair and balanced in negotiating complex situations.
• Focused, dedicated, entrepreneurial, open‑minded personality.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization (e.g., H‑1B, O‑1, F‑1 (OPT), TN, or any other non‑immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

Compensation

MD Salary: $175k-$200k commensurate with experience and location. This range does not include bonus or long‑term incentive eligibility, which are applicable for this role.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program participation incentive
• Financial wellness program
• Fitness event fee reimbursement
• Gym membership discounts
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
• Adoption Benefits
• Daycare late pick‑up fee reimbursement
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4‑year vesting)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first‑class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.