Head of Institutional Trading & Investments

Ascendo Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Head of Institutional Trading to lead its institutional trading platform while advising institutional and high-net-worth clients. Responsibilities include overseeing trading across various asset classes, managing a small team of traders, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in institutional trading, a Bachelor's degree, and strong relationships within the industry. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English or Portuguese are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in institutional trading, sales trading, or capital markets.
• Strong experience in fixed income markets required; multi-asset experience preferred.
• Proven track record of developing institutional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trading activity across fixed income, equities, ETFs, and derivatives.
• Act as a senior execution trader across assets for clients.
• Manage the full trade lifecycle, including execution and allocation.

Skills

Institutional trading

Sales trading

Relationship management

Market intuition

Bilingual Spanish and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

A financial services firm is seeking a Head of Institutional Trading to lead its institutional trading platform while advising institutional and high-net-worth clients. Responsibilities include overseeing trading across various asset classes, managing a small team of traders, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in institutional trading, a Bachelor's degree, and strong relationships within the industry. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English or Portuguese are preferred.