Institutional Equities – Sales Trader

D.A. Davidson Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

D.A. Davidson is seeking experienced Institutional Equities - Sales Traders for its Institutional Equities Group.

The role focuses on maintaining senior client relationships, executing trades, and delivering differentiated ideas while upholding compliance and reporting standards. The position requires a strong client franchise, proven relationship management, and excellent communication skills, with a team-oriented, curious, and engaging personality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of institutional equity sales trading experience preferred.
• Established client franchise.
• Strong industry reputation and integrity.
• Proven relationship management.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Team approach, including sharing ideas.
• Intellectually curious.
• Fun/engaging personality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain senior client relationships.
• Execute trades and provide insights.
• Deliver differentiated ideas.
• Represent the firm externally.
• Ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Institutional equity sales

Relationship management

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Institutional Equities - Sales Trader

D.A. Davidson, a leading full-service financial services firm with operations nationwide (across 32 states), is accepting applications for experienced sales traders within the firm's Institutional Equities Group.

Background on D.A. Davidson

At D.A. Davidson, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company specializing in wealth management, financial planning, equity & fixed income capital markets, investment banking, award‑winning research, CD underwriting, public finance and more.

Within the Equity Capital Markets division, we seek motivated individuals who will embrace the cultural imperatives for the group: high performance; team alignment; competitive urgency; and honesty and integrity.

Qualifications

• 5-20+ years of institutional equity sales trading experience preferred
• Established client franchise
• Strong industry reputation and integrity
• Proven relationship management
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Team approach, including sharing ideas
• Intellectually curious
• Fun/engaging personality

Duties

• Maintain senior client relationships
• Execute trades and provide insights
• Deliver differentiated ideas
• Represent the firm externally
• Ensure compliance and reporting accuracy

Why D.A. Davidson

• Strong Institutional Equities momentum with consistent growth in trading and check activity
• Independent firm founded in 1935 with long‑term stability and entrepreneurial culture
• Financial Advisory division ($90B AUM) providing scale and stability
• Successful Fixed Income business, including consistent top tier ranking in underwriting
• Differentiated, proprietary research platform considered a core strength
• Innovative product offerings, including special situations and thematic strategies
• Meaningful growth trajectory with long‑term wealth creation potential
• Collaborative, high‑integrity culture with strong emphasis on personality and fit

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The potential base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $300,000 per year. Additionally, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on achieving performance metrics. The compensation offered will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate.