Job Description

Job Description

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

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