Junior Sales Trader (Analyst - Vice President)

Jefferies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies is seeking a motivated Junior Sales Trader to join our High Touch Trading desk in New York. You will support senior traders, develop client relationships, and monitor market activity during the trading day, gaining exposure to various equity products and execution strategies.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and a long-term career path in institutional equities sales trading. You will collaborate with traders, sales professionals, and clients to deliver high-quality service and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 to 5 years of industry experience in sales trading, trading, capital markets, institutional sales, or related financial services role.
• Strong interest in financial markets and institutional equities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated work ethic, resilience, and a desire to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior sales experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support senior sales traders in servicing institutional client accounts and executing equity orders.
• Develop relationships with institutional investors and provide high-quality client service.
• Monitor market activity, news flow, and trading opportunities throughout the trading day.
• Communicate market color, liquidity updates, and execution insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales, trading, research, and capital markets teams to identify opportunities and deliver solutions to clients.
• Assist in managing client order flow and ensuring efficient trade execution.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market structure, trading products, and execution strategies.
• Adhere to all regulatory, compliance, and internal risk management requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Learning mindset

Grit

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Junior Sales Trader (Analyst to Vice President)

Location: New York, NY

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Sales Trader to join our High Touch Trading desk. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment and demonstrate a strong passion for learning, humility, and grit. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a long-term career in institutional equities sales trading while working closely with experienced traders, sales professionals, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior sales traders in servicing institutional client accounts and executing equity orders.
• Develop relationships with institutional investors and provide high-quality client service.
• Monitor market activity, news flow, and trading opportunities throughout the trading day.
• Communicate market color, liquidity updates, and execution insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales, trading, research, and capital markets teams to identify opportunities and deliver solutions to clients.
• Assist in managing client order flow and ensuring efficient trade execution.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market structure, trading products, and execution strategies.
• Adhere to all regulatory, compliance, and internal risk management requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of industry experience in sales trading, trading, capital markets, institutional sales, or a related financial services role.
• Prior sales experience is a plus.
• Strong interest in financial markets and institutional equities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated work ethic, resilience, and a desire to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Characteristics

• Team-first mentality.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Humility, professionalism, and a strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with clients and colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to the growth of the business.

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients. Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law. The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.