Wedbush Securities

Managing Director, Sales Trader

Wedbush Securities$250K — $500K+*
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of sell-side equity sales trading experience, with a generalist or multi-sector focus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field.
  • Active Series 7, 63, and 55 licenses.
  • Strong existing relationships with institutional buy-side clients across multiple sectors.
  • Proficiency across key sectors: Technology, Healthcare, Consumer, Financials, and Energy.
  • Advanced financial literacy for diverse sector analysis and communication.
  • Ability to manage risk under pressure and in volatile markets.

Responsibilities

  • Drive liquidity sourcing by marketing to buy-side clients and trading desks.
  • Serve as an intelligence hub, synthesizing sector news and macro developments for clients.
  • Generate high-conviction investment ideas through written commentary and direct engagement.
  • Build and deepen relationships with fundamental and hedge fund clients.
  • Partner with research teams to deliver exceptional service across sectors.
  • Manage risk positions across multiple sectors with clarity.
  • Collaborate on back-office functions for seamless trade settlements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options.
  • Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
  • 401(k) plan with competitive company matching and profit-sharing.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year.
  • Three weeks of Paid Time Off and two weeks of Paid Sick Time.
  • Charitable donation matching contributions and various paid leave options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

A Rare Opportunity to Own One of the Most Expansive Books on the Street

We are building something exceptional. Our Equity Sales Trading group in New York City is seeking an elite Managing Director, Sales Trader to own and grow our Generalist franchise across some of the most dynamic and high-conviction sectors in global equity markets. This is not a seat; it is a platform. You will have access to world-class research, institutional client flow, cutting-edge execution infrastructure, and a compensation structure built to reward top performers. If you have a loyal buy-side following, the versatility to trade across sectors with authority, and the ambition to take your practice to its ceiling, we want to speak with you.

About the Role

As our Managing Director, Sales Trader, you will be the primary point of contact for our most valued buy-side clients across a broad and diversified sector coverage universe; including Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial Technology, Consumer & Retail, Consumer Tech, Financial Institutions and Real Estate, and Natural Resources, Energy & Industrials. You will work closely with our research analysts, sales team, and trading desk to deliver superior execution, differentiated market intelligence, and proactive idea generation across the full spectrum of your coverage. This is a high-profile, high-impact role with full institutional support and unmatched breadth of client engagement opportunity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive liquidity sourcing by actively marketing order flow to buy-side clients and internal trading desks across all covered sectors; leveraging your network and cross-sector expertise to maximize execution quality and minimize market impact
  • Serve as a real-time intelligence hub across your coverage universe; synthesizing sector-specific news flow, earnings catalysts, macro developments, and positioning data to keep clients ahead of the market in every vertical
  • Generate and distribute high-conviction investment ideas through daily and weekly written commentary, Bloomberg client chats, and direct client engagement; building a reputation as a must-read, cross-sector voice across your buy-side network
  • Build and deepen buy-side relationships, becoming the go-to Sales Trader for your book of clients across fundamental long-only, hedge fund, multi-strategy, and sector-specialist accounts
  • Partner with our research and corporate access teams across all covered verticals to deliver a fully integrated, white-glove service experience that retains and grows wallet share
  • Manage risk positions with discipline and precision across multiple sectors simultaneously; demonstrating sound judgment in fast-moving markets and communicating clearly with the desk on real-time exposures
  • Collaborate on back-office functions including trade booking and break resolution to ensure seamless, error-free settlement

Why Join Us
  • Platform, not just a seat: You will have the full weight of our institutional franchise behind you; research, corporate access, capital markets, and a senior team invested in your success across every sector you cover
  • Compensation that reflects performance: Our bonus structure is designed to reward elite producers. Top performers are compensated like partners
  • Culture of excellence: We operate with urgency, integrity, and a relentless focus on client outcomes. You will work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the business
  • Stability meets opportunity: We have the balance sheet and client relationships of an established institution, with the growth mindset of a firm that is hungry to take market share


Experience and Skills
  • 10+ years of sell-side equity sales trading experience, with demonstrated generalist or multi-sector coverage
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
  • Active Series 7, 63 and 55 licenses
  • Proven roster of institutional buy-side clients with broad sector interests
  • Working knowledge and fluency across Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial Technology, Financial Institutions and Real Estate, Consumer & Retail, Consumer Tech, and Natural Resources, Energy & Industrials
  • Advanced financial literacy and ability to analyze and communicate across diverse sector reporting frameworks
  • Ability to manage risk positions across multiple sectors under pressure
  • Proficiency in Bloomberg and Microsoft Office (Excel advanced)


Job Benefits
What Wedbush Offers You

As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
  • Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
  • 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
  • Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
  • FINRA License Sponsorship
  • Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. Base salary: $250,000. This role offers a significant variable compensation opportunity, including but not limited to commissions, production bonuses, and an incentive plan. Total cash compensation for high performers has historically ranged from $500,000-$750,000. At Wedbush, decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

About Wedbush Securities

Wedbush Securities is a financial services firm that provides investment banking, brokerage, and advisory services to clients in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Wedbush Securities offers a wide range of services, including equity research, institutional sales and trading, wealth management, and investment banking. The company has a strong reputation for its expertise in the technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Wedbush Securities is a subsidiary of Wedbush, Inc., which is a privately held financial services holding company.
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