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How much do equity trading support jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for equity trading support in the United States is $26.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are common daily responsibilities for someone in Equity Trading Support?

In an Equity Trading Support role, your daily responsibilities often include monitoring trade activity, resolving trade breaks or discrepancies, supporting traders with pre- and post-trade issues, and ensuring timely settlement of equity transactions. You'll also interact with various internal teams such as trading desks, compliance, and IT, as well as external clients and counterparties, to facilitate smooth operations. Additionally, you may help implement process improvements and provide regular reporting on trading activities and operational risks. This role is fast-paced and requires strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Equity Trading Support position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Equity Trading Support professional, you need a strong understanding of financial markets, trade lifecycle, and equity products, often supplemented by a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms (like Bloomberg and FIX protocol), order management systems, and basic Excel or VBA skills are typically required, and certifications such as Series 7 or CFA can be advantageous. Attention to detail, quick problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing time-sensitive inquiries and collaborating with traders, clients, and back-office teams. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensuring seamless trade execution, minimizing errors, and maintaining the integrity and efficiency of trading operations.

What is an Equity Trading Support job?

An Equity Trading Support job involves assisting traders and ensuring smooth trade execution by monitoring systems, resolving trade discrepancies, and troubleshooting technical issues. Professionals in this role work closely with trading desks, operations teams, and technology departments to address any disruptions in the trading process. They also provide real-time support for trade-related queries, manage trade settlements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of financial markets are essential for success in this role.

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Director, Prime Trading

Fidelity Investments

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 264 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description:

The Role

This individual will be part of a dynamic team supporting Prime, Custody and Family Office clients as well as the Fidelity Capital Markets organization. The role requires a heavy emphasis on trading and related activities across all asset classes including equities, ETFs, options, and fixed income products. This role requires close coordination with other trading desks, risk, compliance, and operations. A high degree of accuracy, market awareness, communication skills, and a commitment to delivering a superior client trading experience are essential.

Client Coverage and Relationship Management

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for family offices, RIA's and Prime clients on trading and operational matters across all asset classes including equities, ETFs, options, and fixed income.

  • Maintain strong, trusted relationships with internal trading desks, risk teams, and external market participants.

Trading Support and Daily Operations

  • Demonstrated understanding of markets, trading, and liquidity characteristics across equities, ETFs, options, and fixed income.

  • Oversee daily traderelated support including order inquiries, execution status, trade adjustments, position breaks, and settlement issues.

Margin, Risk and Controls

  • Ability to analyze client activity, margin usage, and risk exposures

  • Monitor, track, and coordinate resolution of margin calls driven by market activity across multiple products.

  • Communicate risk events, low-cash conditions, or collateral shortfalls proactively to clients and internal risk teams.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • Series 7, 57, and 63 licenses required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

  • 7-10+ years of financial industry experience

  • Brokerage or trading experience strongly preferred

  • Proven ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels

  • Collaborative, teamoriented, and proactive

  • Highly selfmotivated with strong work ethics

  • Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines

The Team

Fidelity Capital Markets is the institutional trading arm of Fidelity Investments, providing trading products and services to a wide array of clients, including buy-side institutions and hedge funds, as well as to Fidelity's own businesses. FCM offers a suite of electronic brokerage products and execution services across multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, options, and forex, as well as prime brokerage, securities lending, and municipal and bank issued brokered CD underwriting. Our product coverage includes Equity Block Sales/Trading, Program/Electronic Trading, SAM Trading, International Equity Trading, Prime Brokerage, Soft Dollars, and New Accounts.

Note: Fidelitywill not provide immigration sponsorship forthis position.

The base salary range for this position is $103,000-211,000 USD per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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