Institutional Sales Trader, Options / Equity Derivatives

Corgi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Corgi in New York City is recruiting experienced institutional options sales traders with established client relationships to grow our business across listed options and equity derivatives. You will develop and manage relationships with long-only asset managers, pension funds and hedge funds, and you will execute client option orders, provide market color and execution guidance.

Candidates should have five+ years in institutional sales-trading, Series 7 and 63, and a bachelor’s degree; the role

Qualifications

• Five+ years of institutional sales-trading experience.
• Experience generating revenue from client-initiated options order flow.
• Strong understanding of institutional investors' execution needs.
• Excellent communication and long-term client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage institutional client relationships.
• Execute client options orders and provide market color, liquidity insight and execution guidance.
• Identify and onboard new institutional clients.
• Introduce clients to relevant capabilities across the platform.
• Coordinate with trading, operations and compliance throughout the trade lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate order handling, reporting and records.

Skills

Institutional relationships

Sales trading

Client revenue generation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Series 7 and 63

Job description

Corgi is recruiting experienced institutional options sales traders with established client relationships to grow our business across listed options and equity derivatives.

Why Corgi?

Join a growing institutional sales-trading business serving long-only asset managers, pension funds and hedge funds.

The platform includes:

• Agency-only equity brokerage
• High-touch equity trading, program trading and algorithmic execution
• Institutional options and fixed income execution
• International trading supported by a 24/6 live global trading desk
• Trading, operations, compliance and technology support

The Opportunity

• Develop and manage institutional client relationships
• Execute client options orders and provide market color, liquidity insight and execution guidance
• Identify and onboard new institutional clients
• Introduce clients to relevant capabilities across the platform
• Coordinate with trading, operations and compliance throughout the trade lifecycle
• Maintain accurate order handling, reporting and records

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking entrepreneurial sales traders who bring:

• Established institutional buy-side relationships and a demonstrated record of generating revenue
• Experience developing business driven primarily by client-initiated options order flow
• An understanding of institutional investors' execution needs
• Strong communication skills and long-term client relationships
• Accountability, collaboration and disciplined execution
• An interest in helping build and grow the desk

Candidates should generally have five or more years of institutional sales-trading experience. We'll also consider candidates with fewer years who already cover their own institutional accounts.

Series 7 and 63 registrations are required, with additional registrations required depending on assigned activities. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all registrations and approvals required for the role. A bachelor's degree is preferred.