Senior Cash Equity Trader — Institutional Sales Leader

B. Riley Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

B. Riley Securities is seeking a Senior Sales Trader to join our Cash Equity desk in a full-time capacity. You will work with institutional sales, manage 15+ client relationships, and execute trades while coordinating with research and back-office teams.

This role emphasizes client engagement, idea generation, and revenue growth. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years in institutional equity trading, relevant licenses, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in securities trading, institutional equity sales trading or equivalent.
• Licenses required: Series 7, 63, 55 (or 57).
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients.
• Ability to manage high-volume order flow and complex trades.

Responsibilities

• Generate and coordinate ideas with institutional sales to drive order flow.
• Build relationships with institutional investors to grow trading volumes.
• Understand client trading strategies and risk tolerance to offer proactive ideas.
• Process trade tickets and interface with back office to support workflows.
• Collaborate with Sales, Research, and Trading to resolve issues and improve client experiences.
• Aim to exceed revenue targets through trading activity and client engagement.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitors to anticipate client needs.
• Communicate trade ideas and market updates clearly to clients and teams.
• Mentor junior traders and contribute to team development and procedures.
• Adhere to compliance and risk management policies.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Multitasking

Mentoring

Revenue targets

Self-motivation

Discretion

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Economics

Series 7/63/55 licenses

CFA a plus

Advanced degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Fidessa

MS Outlook

Excel

Job description

B. Riley Securities is seeking a Senior Sales Trader to join our Cash Equity desk in a full-time capacity. You will work with institutional sales, manage 15+ client relationships, and execute trades while coordinating with research and back-office teams.

This role emphasizes client engagement, idea generation, and revenue growth. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years in institutional equity trading, relevant licenses, and strong communication skills.