US Sales Trading

TP ICAP; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP Group’s Real Q is seeking a Sales Trader Leader to join the US Fixed Income team in Chicago. You will provide high-quality execution support, day-to-day client coverage, and drive engagement across trading protocols.

The role focuses on facilitating trading activity, delivering market insight, and upholding a high standard of client service while connecting clients with liquidity and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of capital markets experience.
• Understanding of electronic fixed income trading.
• Proven ability to service clients and build relationships.
• Demonstrable use of AI tooling to improve productivity.
• Experience on a execution desk in sales-trader or other capacity.
• Familiarity with OMS, EMS, dealer connectivity, and trading workflow technology.
• Deep commitment to client outcomes.
• Consistently brings the client perspective into strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day trade execution and client trading requests.
• Encourage participation and liquidity engagement across trading protocols.
• Resolve trade issues, booking errors, and post-trade queries.
• Provide client education on workflows, tools, and best practices.
• Support onboarding and adoption of new products and enhancements.
• Deepen the Real Q relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Capital markets

Fixed income trading

Client service

AI tools

Execution desk

OMS/EMS

Trading workflow tech

Client outcomes

Client perspective

Tools

OMS

EMS

Dealer connectivity

Job description

Group Overview

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

About Real Q

Real Q is TP ICAP Group’s institutional credit trading and data proposition, bringing together Liquidnet Fixed Income and Neptune Networks under a single brand. It combines established fixed-income execution capabilities with Neptune’s dealer axe and inventory data capabilities, creating a broader proposition across credit-market data, liquidity and execution. Real Q builds on existing businesses and client services rather than representing an entirely new trading venue.

Role Overview

Real Q is seeking a sales trader leader to join the US Real Q Fixed Income team. The Sales Trader role focuses on providing high-quality execution support and day-to-day client coverage for institutional investors and sell side traders. The role facilitates trading activity, delivers market insight, and ensures a high standard of client service while driving engagement across the firm’s trading protocols.

The Sales Trader operates in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment and acts as a key link between clients, liquidity, and internal teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day trade execution and client trading requests
• Encourage participation and liquidity engagement across trading protocols
• Resolve trade issues, booking errors, and post-trade queries
• Provide client education on workflows, tools, and best practices
• Support onboarding and adoption of new products and enhancements
• Deepen the Real\Q relationships with existing clients.

Measures of Success

• Frequency of client activity and traded volume
• Behavior of clients (Q-score)
• Quality of liquidity available on the platform
• Low error rates

Experience / Competences

Essential

• 0-5 years of capital markets experience.
• Understanding of electronic fixed income trading.
• Proven ability to service clients and build relationships.
• Demonstrable use of AI tooling to improve productivity.
• Experience on a execution desk in sales-trader or other capacity.
• Familiarity with OMS, EMS, dealer connectivity, and trading workflow technology
• Deep commitment to client outcomes.
• Consistently brings the client perspective into strategic decision-making.

Desired

• Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships.
• Supports team success through a proactive and positive attitude.
• Prioritizes collective outcomes over personal success.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to learn and develop.
• Shows curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Embraces feedback and actively seeks growth opportunities.
• Takes ownership of personal development and learning.
• Growth mindset with a passion for learning.

Job Band & Level

Professional 5

Not The Perfect Fit?

At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background.

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere.

That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

USA - 141 West Jackson Boulevard - Chicago, IL