Raymond James Financial, Inc

Equities Trader - Asia Coverage (Electronic Trading Focus)

Raymond James Financial, Inc$75K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
  • Strong navigation skills with OMS/EMS in fast-paced markets.
  • Working knowledge of FIX message flow and diagnosis of connectivity issues.
  • Excellent communication skills with a customer-first mentality.
  • Familiarity with Asia market microstructure and portfolio trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage electronic and high-touch execution for Asia equity flows, ensuring effective risk controls and market awareness.
  • Monitor overnight orders and positions, providing updates to US day teams in a timely manner.
  • Troubleshoot order lifecycle issues across trading systems, documenting root causes and escalation processes.
  • Leverage buy-side relationships to enhance execution monetization in Asian equities.
  • Support portfolio trading by coordinating lists and managing post-trade exceptions alongside allocations.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Technology, Risk, and Compliance for best execution and continuous improvement of workflows.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance.
  • Disability benefits and retirement savings options.
  • Paid time off including holidays and parental leave.
  • Work remotely with flexible location options.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
US-based role covering Asia equity market hours and Asia client flows (domestic and international).

Execute and manage Asia equity orders during local market sessions, delivering high-quality electronic execution and client service. Own the trading workflow across OMS/EMS and FIX connectivity, partnering with portfolio trading, operations, and technology to resolve issues and improve resiliency.

Job Description

Key responsibilities
  • Manage electronic and high-touch execution for Asia equity flows; maintain market awareness and risk controls.
  • Monitor overnight orders and positions; provide timely updates and handoffs to US day teams.
  • Troubleshoot order lifecycle issues across OMS/EMS, FIX, algos/routers, and venue gateways; escalate and document root cause.
  • Have portable, buy side relationships that can be monetized through the execution of Asian equities
  • Support portfolio trading: coordinate lists, monitor completion, manage allocations, and resolve post-trade exceptions.
  • Partner with Ops/Tech/Risk/Compliance to ensure best execution, policy adherence, and continuous workflow improvement.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (Business/Finance/Accounting or related).
  • Strong OMS/EMS navigation skills; comfort working in multiple systems in fast markets.
  • Working knowledge of FIX message flow/sessions; ability to diagnose connectivity and routing problems.
  • Clear communicator with a customer-first mindset; able to prioritize under time pressure.
  • Familiarity with Asia market microstructure and portfolio/program trading is a plus.


Location: United States (overnight coverage), open to all locations, as well as remote.

Coverage: Asia equity market hours; global client flows

Focus: Electronic execution, OMS/EMS + FIX troubleshooting

Experience: 3-6 years; SIE (FINRA) required

Education
Bachelor's: Accounting (Required), Bachelor's: Business Administration (Required), Bachelor's: Finance (Required)

Work Experience
General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Salary Range
$75,000.00-$150,000.00

Travel
Less than 25%

Workstyle
Remote

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James - as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive.

About Raymond James Financial, Inc

The Raymond James Technology and Communications Investment Banking Group is a committed and thoughtful partner that provides a full range of investment banking services and best practices. The group is comprised of experienced professionals that have extensive investment banking expertise. They leverage the industry expertise of Raymond James' award-winning research department. The group focuses on key sectors within technology and communications including: communications software, communication towers, defense electronics, enterprise software, internet infrastructure services, homeland security, IT services, mobile technology, semiconductors, software-as-a-service, telecommunications equipment, telecommunications infrastructure and support services, and wireless & wireline telecommunications services. They take pride in a client-centric approach to M&A, with focus on delivering independent solutions that creates value for the long term. The outcome of this unique approach may be seen in the successful transactions of their clients, including over 80 public offerings totaling $17 billion and over 85 strategic advisory transactions totaling over $5 billion in value since 1998.

Raymond James Financial, Inc Careers

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Learn more about Raymond James Financial, Inc
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$22.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$862 million
5 Year Trend
+11.6%
Revenue
$8.3 billion
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