Sales Trader

RMB Morgan Stanley (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a Sales Trader to bridge clients and the market through execution, market intelligence, and relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, 1–5+ years of experience, and proficiency in Bloomberg & Reuters. This role is focused on ensuring client satisfaction and collaborating with internal teams to drive business growth.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Challenging work environment

Innovative projects

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years’ experience in a sales trading, execution, or dealing desk role.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, and order flow.
• Proven communication, negotiation, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support client orders across equities, FX, and derivatives.
• Assist senior sales traders in managing daily order flow and trade bookings.
• Generate market commentary and trade ideas for clients.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and support onboarding processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Financial market understanding

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Master’s or CFA

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

Description

As a Sales Trader, you’ll act as the bridge between our clients and the market — providing top-tier execution, market intelligence, and relationship management. You’ll manage client orders, identify trading opportunities, and ensure smooth, compliant execution across all market conditions.

Hello Future Sales Trader

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Execute and support client orders across equities, FX and derivatives with accuracy, timeliness, and attention to market impact.
• Assist senior sales traders in managing daily order flow, trade bookings, and post-trade processes, ensuring smooth execution and minimal errors.
• Monitor markets and client tickets throughout the trading day, providing updates on price movements, liquidity, and relevant macroeconomic or sector developments.
• Generate and distribute market commentary and trade ideas in collaboration with the research and RMBMS teams, helping clients stay informed about short-term opportunities and longer-term trends.
• Support client relationship management by responding promptly to trade-related queries, providing pricing information, and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Contribute to new business initiatives by identifying potential clients, supporting onboarding processes.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams — including Research, Sales, Trading, risk, compliance, and operations.
• Participate in team discussions and morning market calls, actively developing product knowledge and trading acumen.
• Stay up to date on global financial markets, macroeconomic events, and industry developments to strengthen analytical skills and client communication.
• Support the sales trading desk during peak trading hours, helping ensure high service levels and efficient workflow management.
• Be a team player and always do the right thing.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s or CFA a plus).
• 1–5+ years’ experience in a sales trading, execution, or dealing desk role.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, and order flow.
• Proven communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg & Reuters.

You will have access to :

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Challenging working.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are :

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Love putting our clients at the forefront of what you do.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

18 / 11 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.