US Equity Trader

Wellington Management Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Variable compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Wellington Management Company is seeking a US Equity Trader to join their Boston team. This execution position involves collaborating with portfolio managers and analysts to enrich client portfolios through effective trading practices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of trading experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to client interests. The role offers a flexible work environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant trading experience.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Executing equity transactions for managed accounts.
• Analyzing market information to identify investment opportunities.
• Soliciting trade interest from portfolio managers.

Skills

Trading experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset

Quantitative skills

Programming knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA/CFA

Job description

US Equity Trader

Location: 280 Congress Street, Boston, MA

About the Role

This role is an execution position for US equity trading, collaborating with portfolio managers and analysts across our US book of business. The trader will operate from the Boston trading desk, work with global trading teams, and add value to client portfolios through best‑execution and risk‑management practices.

Responsibilities

• Executing equity transactions, using a mixture of high‑touch and low‑touch execution methods, for all relevant accounts under management.
• Executing orders in a manner consistent with our best‑execution and risk‑management practices and corporate policies and procedures.
• Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating market, sector, and security information that identifies or creates actionable investment opportunities.
• Developing and enhancing an in‑depth understanding of the investment philosophies and strategies of portfolio managers, strategists, and analysts.
• Soliciting potential trade interest from portfolio managers and locating external supply/identifying internal demand for liquidity opportunities in the market.
• Remaining informed of new product developments.
• Fostering new trading relationships and leveraging existing relationships.
• Monitoring and improving efforts to enhance efficiency while mitigating risk.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant trading experience.
• Experience trading a wide array of instruments is additive.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy in work.
• Work well in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail, with a precision and risk‑management mindset.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply those skills in a highly practical fashion.
• Proactive idea generation and continuous review and improvement of processes.
• Impeccable integrity, fiduciary mindset, and ability to place clients’ interests first.
• Strong quantitative skills; programming experience is additive.
• Pro‑technology mindset and ability to leverage technology to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a collaborative, team‑based environment.
• Undergraduate degree required; MBA/CFA viewed favorably.

Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary range: USD 120,000 – 225,000 (considering experience, skills, certifications, and education).
• Variable compensation and discretionary corporate bonus or incentives if eligible.
• Comprehensive benefit package: retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, backup childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement, and paid time off (leave of absence, holidays, volunteer, sick, and vacation time).
• Flexible work environment: 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a candidate with a disability or need accommodation, please email [e-mail].