Equity Sales Trader

Posted 5 Days Ago
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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
75K-90K Annually
Mid level
Financial Services
The Role
Execute U.S. equity orders across exchanges, ATSs, and electronic venues; source liquidity; develop execution strategies; monitor markets; and provide real-time trading updates. Coordinate with sales, operations, compliance, and counterparties while supporting best-execution, broker evaluation, algorithm review, and transaction cost analysis initiatives. Manage electronic workflows and communicate trade ideas and performance metrics to institutional clients and internal stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In
BGC Financial LP’s MINT Liquidity Solutions Equity/Credit group is seeking a motivated Equity Sales Trader to join our fast‑paced, client‑focused trading desk in New York. You will work closely with portfolio managers and senior sales traders to source liquidity, execute orders across exchanges and ATSs, and contribute to best‑execution initiatives while developing as an institutional trader. Responsibilities
  • Execute U.S. equity orders across exchanges, ATSs, and electronic venues.
  • Develop execution strategies and source liquidity with senior traders.
  • Monitor market activity and provide real‑time trading updates and market color.
  • Coordinate with sales, operations, compliance, and counterparties for seamless trade flow.
  • Analyze execution quality and support best‑execution and TCA initiatives.
  • Assist in broker evaluations, algorithm reviews, and transaction cost analysis.
  • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of market structure, regulatory changes, and trading technology.
  • Manage electronic workflows using Bloomberg EMSX, Fidessa, Redi, Eze, or similar platforms.
  • Communicate trade ideas and performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • 2–5 years of experience in equity trading, sales trading, or execution services.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. equity market structure and electronic trading venues.
  • Proficiency with Bloomberg EMSX and other electronic execution platforms.
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a high‑pressure, fast‑moving trading environment.
  • Series 7 and 63 licenses preferred; willingness to obtain Series 57 if needed.
  • Experience working with institutional clients such as hedge funds or asset managers.
  • Familiarity with algorithmic trading, execution analytics, and transaction cost analysis.
  • Knowledge of listed options and multi‑asset trading is a plus.

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Salary- $75,000 - $90,000 Base + Bonus

Skills Required

  • 2-5 years of experience in equity trading, sales trading, or execution services
  • Strong understanding of U.S. equity market structure and electronic trading venues
  • Proficiency with Bloomberg EMSX and other electronic execution platforms
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-moving trading environment
  • Series 7 and Series 63 licenses
  • Willingness to obtain Series 57 if needed
  • Experience working with institutional clients such as hedge funds or asset managers
  • Familiarity with algorithmic trading, execution analytics, and transaction cost analysis
  • Knowledge of listed options and multi-asset trading
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
1,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.

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