Equity Trader

BOK Financial

$70K — $95K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, along with 1-3 years in security trading.
  • Must have Series 65 license.
  • Advanced understanding of equity securities, specifically mid and small cap stocks.
  • In-depth knowledge of capital investment markets is essential.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Secure favorable terms for equity transactions by choosing brokers, timing, and trading systems.
  • Analyze market trends, news, and economic events to identify top-performing products.
  • Recommend updates to policies and procedures to improve trading efficiency and compliance.
  • Ensure trading practices comply with regulations and complete monthly compliance reviews.
  • Oversee and execute equity, fixed income, and cash trades effectively.
  • Research settlement issues and perform portfolio analysis to suggest new investments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Access to advanced trading technologies and resources.
  • Opportunity to engage with industry professionals and market leaders.
  • Potential for discretionary bonus based on performance.
Full Job Description
Req ID: 77761

Location: Tulsa -TUL

Areas of Interest: Trading; Investment Management

Pay Transparency Salary Range: Not Available

Application Deadline: 06/30/2026

Bonus Type

Discretionary

Summary

The Equity Trader is primarily responsible for determining the method of trade, the brokerage firm to use and obtaining the best price and execution for equity trades. Additionally, the role requires conducting some equity research coverage.

Required Licenses: Series 65.

How You'll Spend Your Time

  • You will secure favorable terms for equity transactions by choosing the right brokers, timing, and trading systems.
  • You will analyze market trends, news, and economic events to determine the best-performing products and pricing.
  • You will recommend and implement updates to internal policies, procedures, and programs to enhance trading efficiency and compliance.
  • You will ensure all trading practices align with regulatory requirements and complete monthly compliance reviews and reports.
  • You will oversee and execute lead equity, fixed income, and cash trades.
  • You will research settlement issues and perform portfolio analysis to recommend new investments or potential sales within your assigned sector.


Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in security trading. Series 65 licenses required.
  • Advanced knowledge of equity securities, including mid and small cap stocks
  • Advanced knowledge of the capital investment markets
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent PC skills including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications
  • Proficiency with computer-based trading systems, especially Longview
  • Advanced developmental and analytical skills
  • Excellent people and process management skills
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under extreme pressures with strict time frames
  • Demonstrate a willingness to engage daily with street equity research sales teams and effectively share relevant information with the Portfolio Managers.



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