Jefferies Financial Group

Junior Sales Trader (Analyst to Vice President)

Jefferies Financial Group$110K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in sales trading, trading, capital markets, or institutional sales.
  • Prior sales experience is beneficial.
  • Strong enthusiasm for financial markets and institutional equities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated resilience, work ethic, and eagerness to learn.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior sales traders with institutional client account services and equity order execution.
  • Build relationships with institutional investors to ensure high-level client service.
  • Monitor market activity and identify trading opportunities throughout the day.
  • Provide clients and internal teams with market color, liquidity updates, and execution insights.
  • Collaborate with various teams to identify solutions and opportunities for clients.
  • Assist in managing client order flow for efficient trade execution.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of market structure, trading products, and execution strategies.
  • Comply with all regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements.

Benefits

  • Joining a high-paced trading desk that fosters professional growth.
  • Opportunity to work closely with experienced traders and sales professionals.
  • Focus on client relationships and high-quality service delivery.
  • Development of knowledge in institutional equities and trading strategies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Junior Sales Trader (Analyst to Vice President)

Location: New York, NY

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Sales Trader to join our High Touch Trading desk. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment and demonstrate a strong passion for learning, humility, and grit. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a long-term career in institutional equities sales trading while working closely with experienced traders, sales professionals, and clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support senior sales traders in servicing institutional client accounts and executing equity orders.
  • Develop relationships with institutional investors and provide high-quality client service.
  • Monitor market activity, news flow, and trading opportunities throughout the trading day.
  • Communicate market color, liquidity updates, and execution insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with sales, trading, research, and capital markets teams to identify opportunities and deliver solutions to clients.
  • Assist in managing client order flow and ensuring efficient trade execution.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of market structure, trading products, and execution strategies.
  • Adhere to all regulatory, compliance, and internal risk management requirements.

Qualifications
  • 2 to 5 years of industry experience in sales trading, trading, capital markets, institutional sales, or a related financial services role.
  • Prior sales experience is a plus.
  • Strong interest in financial markets and institutional equities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated work ethic, resilience, and a desire to learn.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Characteristics
  • Team-first mentality.
  • Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
  • Humility, professionalism, and a strong sense of accountability.
  • Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with clients and colleagues.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to the growth of the business.

New York, NY Full Time Base Salary Range of $110,000-200,000.

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About Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial services company that operates in investment banking, capital markets, asset management, and direct investing. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York City. Jefferies Financial Group has operations in over 30 countries and employs over 4,000 people. The company's businesses include Jefferies, a global investment bank; Leucadia Asset Management, an asset management firm; and Berkadia, a commercial real estate company. Jefferies Financial Group is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JEF.
Learn more about Jefferies Financial Group
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$775.2 million
5 Year Trend
-9.8%
Revenue
$6.7 billion

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