Senior Equity & Options Trader - Execution Leader

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced equity and options trader to join our U.S. trading desk. You will oversee trade execution quality, resolve settlement issues, and liaise with market centers and RIAs to ensure best execution.

The role requires deep knowledge of equity and option markets, regulatory rules, and EMS/OMS platforms. You will train junior traders and help optimize desk processes.

Qualifications

• FINRA licenses and regulatory requirements are expected or obtained within designated timelines.
• Deep knowledge of equity and option markets and market microstructure.
• Experience with trade execution, settlement, and release processes.
• Familiarity with algorithmic trading and RFQ platforms.
• Experience supporting financial professionals and training junior traders.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and assistance in all aspects of equity and option trading for best execution.
• Resolve trade and settlement issues with market centers, exchanges, and back office.
• Liaise with third-party money managers, RIAs, and institutional traders.
• Review and approve large trades for the trading team.
• Maintain accountability for trade execution quality and oversee blotter after close.
• Support, guide, and train junior equity traders.
• Handle escalated calls and issues.
• Create desk efficiencies by leveraging available tools.
• Develop relationships with market centers, execution platforms, and internal departments.
• Explain product risks, fees, regulatory requirements, and policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem resolution

Training & support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TRAfix

Bloomberg

RFQ platforms

EMS/OMS

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced equity and options trader to join our U.S. trading desk. You will oversee trade execution quality, resolve settlement issues, and liaise with market centers and RIAs to ensure best execution.

The role requires deep knowledge of equity and option markets, regulatory rules, and EMS/OMS platforms. You will train junior traders and help optimize desk processes.