TRADE high-value participants (domestic and international) with complex corporate equity plans at public and private market companies on Shareworks and Equity Edge platforms * Educating participants ...
TRADE high-value participants (domestic and international) with complex corporate equity plans at public and private market companies on Shareworks and Equity Edge platforms * Educating participants ...
TRADE high-value participants (domestic and international) with complex corporate equity plans at public and private market companies on Shareworks and Equity Edge platforms * Educating participants ...
TRADE high-value participants (domestic and international) with complex corporate equity plans at public and private market companies on Shareworks and Equity Edge platforms * Educating participants ...
Senior Java Backend Developer
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$115K - $150K/yr
Overview Job Purpose Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is a global financial technology company that hosts derivative and equity trading exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange, Clearing ...
Senior Java Backend Developer
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$115K - $150K/yr
Overview Job Purpose Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is a global financial technology company that hosts derivative and equity trading exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange, Clearing ...
Senior Java Backend Developer
$115K - $150K/yr
Overview Job Purpose Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is a global financial technology company that hosts derivative and equity trading exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange, Clearing ...
Senior Java Backend Developer
$115K - $150K/yr
Overview Job Purpose Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) is a global financial technology company that hosts derivative and equity trading exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange, Clearing ...
Journeymen Electricians
$28 - $33/hr
Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Journeymen Electricians in Atlanta, GA. Seeking skilled ... internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the ...
Journeymen Electricians
$28 - $33/hr
Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Journeymen Electricians in Atlanta, GA. Seeking skilled ... internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the ...
Trades Specialist - Atlanta, GA - Remote
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
Trades Specialist Atlanta, GA - Remote Come build your career. It takes great people to achieve ... equity and inclusion. * Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally ...
Trades Specialist - Atlanta, GA - Remote
Atlanta, GA · On-site +1
Trades Specialist Atlanta, GA - Remote Come build your career. It takes great people to achieve ... equity and inclusion. * Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally ...
Senior Compliance Officer
Atlanta, GA · Hybrid
... equity business, leveraging the OMS data, analytics, and compliance capabilities to deliver accurate, timely, and consistent compliance outputs. Partners closely with portfolio management, trading ...
Senior Compliance Officer
Atlanta, GA · Hybrid
... equity business, leveraging the OMS data, analytics, and compliance capabilities to deliver accurate, timely, and consistent compliance outputs. Partners closely with portfolio management, trading ...
Trades Specialist Atlanta, GA - Remote Come build your career. It takes great people to achieve ... equity and inclusion. * Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally ...
Trades Specialist Atlanta, GA - Remote Come build your career. It takes great people to achieve ... equity and inclusion. * Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally ...
... publicly traded company. Your role will involve extensive collaboration with Finance and HR ... Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FLSA, pay equity laws, minimum wage ...
... publicly traded company. Your role will involve extensive collaboration with Finance and HR ... Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FLSA, pay equity laws, minimum wage ...
... publicly traded company. Your role will involve extensive collaboration with Finance and HR ... Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FLSA, pay equity laws, minimum wage ...
... publicly traded company. Your role will involve extensive collaboration with Finance and HR ... Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FLSA, pay equity laws, minimum wage ...
Manager, Global Compensation
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... publicly traded company. Your role will involve extensive collaboration with Finance and HR ... Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FLSA, pay equity laws, minimum wage ...
Manager, Global Compensation
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... publicly traded company. Your role will involve extensive collaboration with Finance and HR ... Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FLSA, pay equity laws, minimum wage ...
... publicly traded company. Your role will involve extensive collaboration with Finance and HR ... Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FLSA, pay equity laws, minimum wage ...
... publicly traded company. Your role will involve extensive collaboration with Finance and HR ... Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FLSA, pay equity laws, minimum wage ...
... trade lifecycle for either Rates/Commodity/FX/Credit/Equity asset class • Good communication skills • Ability to analyze logs for exceptions, failures and errors • PROD release tracking ...
Quick apply
... trade lifecycle for either Rates/Commodity/FX/Credit/Equity asset class • Good communication skills • Ability to analyze logs for exceptions, failures and errors • PROD release tracking ...
Vice President - Prime Brokerage
$90K - $120K/yr
The role focuses on daytoday trading support, execution assistance, and proactive client coverage ... internal equity and alignment with market data.) Subject to business performance and ...
Vice President - Prime Brokerage
$90K - $120K/yr
The role focuses on daytoday trading support, execution assistance, and proactive client coverage ... internal equity and alignment with market data.) Subject to business performance and ...
Vice President - Prime Brokerage
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities ... internal equity and alignment with market data.) Subject to business performance and ...
Vice President - Prime Brokerage
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities ... internal equity and alignment with market data.) Subject to business performance and ...
Senior Compliance Officer
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... equity business, leveraging the OMS data, analytics, and compliance capabilities to deliver accurate, timely, and consistent compliance outputs. Partners closely with portfolio management, trading ...
Senior Compliance Officer
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... equity business, leveraging the OMS data, analytics, and compliance capabilities to deliver accurate, timely, and consistent compliance outputs. Partners closely with portfolio management, trading ...
Vice President - Prime Brokerage
$90K - $120K/yr
The role focuses on daytoday trading support, execution assistance, and proactive client coverage ... internal equity and alignment with market data.) Subject to business performance and ...
Vice President - Prime Brokerage
$90K - $120K/yr
The role focuses on daytoday trading support, execution assistance, and proactive client coverage ... internal equity and alignment with market data.) Subject to business performance and ...
Production support / developer with capital market experience - Atlanta, GA/Charlotte, NC/Hudson, NY
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... trade lifecycle for either Rates/Commodity/FX/Credit/Equity asset class Must-have Good communication skills Must-have Ability to analyse logs for exceptions, failures and errors Must-have PROD ...
Quick apply
Production support / developer with capital market experience - Atlanta, GA/Charlotte, NC/Hudson, NY
Atlanta, GA · On-site
... trade lifecycle for either Rates/Commodity/FX/Credit/Equity asset class Must-have Good communication skills Must-have Ability to analyse logs for exceptions, failures and errors Must-have PROD ...
A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US ... Skilled trade schools and * Other training and development businesses Merger Integration & Carve ...
A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US ... Skilled trade schools and * Other training and development businesses Merger Integration & Carve ...
A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US ... Skilled trade schools and * Other training and development businesses Merger Integration & Carve ...
A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US ... Skilled trade schools and * Other training and development businesses Merger Integration & Carve ...
Equity Trader information
See Decatur, GA salary details
$48.8K - $57.7K
16% of jobs
$57.7K - $66.6K
2% of jobs
$66.6K - $75.4K
0% of jobs
$75.4K - $84.3K
5% of jobs
$86K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$84.3K - $93.2K
9% of jobs
The median wage is $99.2K / yr.
$93.2K - $102.1K
27% of jobs
$102.1K - $110.9K
4% of jobs
$115.4K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$110.9K - $119.8K
24% of jobs
$119.8K - $128.7K
4% of jobs
$128.7K - $137.6K
1% of jobs
$137.6K - $146.4K
7% of jobs
$48.8K
$103.2K
$146.4K
How much do equity trader jobs pay per year?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Equity Trader, and why are they important?
What are some common challenges equity traders face in fast-paced trading environments?
What is the difference between Equity Trader vs Equity Analyst?
| Aspect | Equity Trader | Equity Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Finance degree, licensing (e.g., Series 7), strong market knowledge | Finance or economics degree, research skills, financial modeling |
| Work Environment | Fast-paced trading floors or electronic trading platforms | Research departments, investment firms, or banks |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Investment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms | Research firms, asset managers, sell-side firms |
| Common Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding trading roles, career paths, skills needed | Analyzing stocks, investment research, career differences |
Equity Traders focus on buying and selling stocks quickly to capitalize on market movements, often working in fast-paced environments. Equity Analysts, on the other hand, analyze companies and industries to provide investment recommendations. Both roles require finance knowledge and industry experience but differ in daily tasks and focus areas.
What Does an Equity Trader Do?
An equity trader performs research and analysis to decide when to buy or sell shares of a company on an equities market. In addition to common stocks, your duties can include trading options, futures, exchange-traded funds, and other derivatives. Equity traders analyze data, look at charts, and ensure that the trade meets the requirements of their employer and government regulations. An equities trader can work for an investment bank, a private equity firm, or other financial institution. Some traders work independently. Your trading responsibilities can focus on one specific industry or type of equity.
What are equity traders?

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 25 days ago
Morgan Stanley rating
8.3
Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
39th of 138 rated financial services
Job description
The E*TRADE Premium and Specialty Client Solutions ('ETPS') organization aims to deliver an industry leading client experience to E*TRADE's most valued clients, while connecting clients with the full breadth of benefits, products, and services that Morgan Stanley has to offer to meet their financial needs.
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Position Summary:
The Executive Relationship Manager (Executive RM) is the face of the Workplace to our high-net-worth executives and seek to build trust and develop relationships with these individuals. Executive RMs provide 'white glove' service and support to our most valuable Workplace executives, working to retain and grow these relationships to deliver the full value of the firm (e.g., advisory solutions, managed money, banking & lending, fixed income). This will occur through comprehensive support, product education, trade facilitation and referrals to Financial Advisors. The Executive RM must be totally dedicated to exceeding participant expectations to retain these valuable households and develop long lasting relationships.
If you are passionate about educating clients and helping to meet their financial goals, Executive RMs have a unique opportunity to do so with influential executives at the world's leading companies.
Responsibilities:
As an Executive Relationship Manager, you will help drive our industry leading service culture by:
- Demonstrating vast knowledge of and providing support on all issues pertaining to equity compensation, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the value proposition of Wealth Management
- Formulating and delivering solutions for Executives' inquiries, ranging from foundational education to more complex transactions
- Establishing relationships with a book of participants and corporate clients, identifying opportunities for business development
- Managing and supporting E*TRADE high-value participants (domestic and international) with complex corporate equity plans at public and private market companies on Shareworks and Equity Edge platforms
- Educating participants on the intricacies of 10b5-1 plans
- Having a thorough understanding of all Morgan Stanley products and services and will be responsible for identifying opportunities to maximize all aspects of Morgan Stanley.
- Acting as a liaison between our internal support teams to ensure our client's service needs are met timely.
- Mitigating risk by strict adherence to company policies and procedures to ensure a secure and compliant work environment.
- Effectively managing high volumes of client interactions, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a commitment to adhering to a schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of client service experience
- FINRA Series 7 and 63 (or equivalent), and ability to be registered in all states and territories
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in Relationship Management, Stock Plan Services or Premium Services in the financial services industry
- 1 year of Stock Plan experience strongly preferred
- Professional experience establishing relationships with a book of executives and corporate client
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Thorough understanding of the securities industry including equity, margin, and option trading
- Ability to remain calm, professional and in control in a volatile business environment
- Must be dedicated to exceeding the expectations of clients, have a passion to excel, and outstanding oral/written communication skills
- Utilize independent decision-making skills to manage and resolve issues
- A passion for understanding participants' financial needs in an objective manner and seamlessly deliver the full value of Morgan Stanley
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
For New Jersey:
Salary range for the position: $90,000.00 and $110,000.00 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
For Illinois:
Salary range for the position: $90,000.00 and $110,000.00 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings.
For California:
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000.00 and $110,000.00 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Internal Applicants
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal by clicking here.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
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