Equity Sales Trader

Cantor Fitzgerald

New York, NY

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in equity trading and institutional client interaction.

Best fit for

Candidates with 2–5 years of institutional equity trading experience and strong analytical skills.
— “2–5 years of experience in equity trading, sales trading, or execution services.”
Individuals who have worked with institutional clients like hedge funds or asset managers.
— “Experience working with institutional clients such as hedge funds or asset managers.”
Proficient traders who can manage electronic workflows using platforms like Bloomberg EMSX.
— “Manage electronic workflows using Bloomberg EMSX, Fidessa, Redi, Eze, or similar platforms.”

Things to consider

Possibly requires obtaining additional licenses if not already held.
— “Series 7 and 63 licenses preferred; willingness to obtain Series 57 if needed.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in execution analytics and transaction cost analysis on your resume.
— “Assist in broker evaluations, algorithm reviews, and transaction cost analysis.”
Emphasize your ability to monitor market activity and provide real-time updates.
— “Monitor market activity and provide real-time trading updates and market color.”
Demonstrate your knowledge of U.S. equity market structure and trading technology.
— “Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market structure, regulatory changes, and trading technology.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

contribute to best-execution initiatives

Typical background

2–5 years of experience in equity trading, sales trading, or execution services

Skills & requirements

Required

Ability To Execute U.S. Equity Orders Across ExchangesAbility To Develop Execution Strategies And Source LiquidityAbility To Monitor Market Activity And Provide Real-time Trading Updates

Preferred

Experience Working With Institutional Clients Such As Hedge Funds Or Asset ManagersFamiliarity With Algorithmic Trading, Execution Analytics, And Transaction Cost Analysis

Stack & domain

U.S. Equity Market StructureElectronic Trading VenuesBloomberg EMSXFidessaRediEzeAlgorithmic TradingExecution AnalyticsTransaction Cost AnalysisListed OptionsMulti-asset TradingExcellent Analytical, Problem-solving, And Communication SkillsSeries 7Series 63Series 57Institutional ClientsHedge FundsAsset Managers

About the role

Original posting from Cantor Fitzgerald

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.
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.
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

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