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Alger

Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $250K/yr

Senior Vice President, Head of Equity Trading Alger seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and ... Junior Traders and other members of the investment team. • Support special projects, strategic ...

1201 Invesco Advisors Inc.

Junior Trader

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

The junior trading role will primarily focus on the best execution of trades across multiple ... The initial focus will be on FX funding and repatriation trading that is required for global equity ...

Alger

Associate, Junior Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

Associate, Junior Trader Reports to (title): Senior VP, Head Trader The Junior Trader will support ... Understanding of equity markets, investment products, portfolio management concepts, and trade ...

B. Riley Securities

Senior Sales Trader

New York, NY · On-site

... equity research to anticipate client needs. * Communicate trade ideas, pricing, and market updates effectively to clients while maintaining discretion and courtesy. * Train and mentor junior sales ...

CLSA

Jr. Sales Trader, Trading

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Work with sales trading team to service existing clients * Proactively identify and acquire new ... Possess a solid working knowledge of global equity markets and related financial instruments

Neptune Ops LLC

Sr. Programmatic Trader

Washington, DC · On-site

$110 - $125/hr

Manage, mentor, train, and develop Ad Traders and Jr. Ad Traders on trading execution, client ... equity. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an MBO incentive plan based on ...

Optiver Holding BV

Equity Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

As an Equity Analyst, you'll sit directly on the trading desk, influencing real-time decisions and ... Mentor junior analysts and support the continued professionalization of the global equity research ...

Northbound Search

Junior Trader

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Bank Debt Analyst Our client, a leading Private Equity Fund located in Midtown, Manhattan, is looking for a Bank Debt Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Leveraged ...

Neptune Ops LLC

Programmatic Trader

Washington, DC · On-site

$80 - $95/hr

Provide guidance and QA support to Jr. Programmatic Traders on trading execution and client‑ready ... and internal equity. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for our annual ...

Amazon

Junior Treasury Dealer, Trading

New York, NY · On-site

Amazon seeks a Junior Treasury Dealer to join the Treasury Strategy and Markets Team, which ... equity, and commodity trades to support Amazon's global business operations - Market Monitoring:

Amazon

Junior Treasury Dealer, Trading

New York, NY · On-site

Amazon seeks a Junior Treasury Dealer to join the Treasury Strategy and Markets Team, which ... equity, and commodity trades to support Amazon's global business operations - Market Monitoring:

Deutsche Bank AG

NY · On-site

$250 - $300/hr

Job Title: Senior Sales Trader, Equity DistributionCorporate Title: DirectorLocation: New ... junior members of the team to accelerate their careers.Identify issues, gaps and process ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior equity trader in the United States is $52,462.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior equity trader?

A Junior Equity Trader is an entry-level professional responsible for executing buy and sell orders of stocks and other securities on behalf of clients or their firm. They typically work under senior traders, analyzing market trends, managing risk, and ensuring trades comply with regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial markets. Junior Equity Traders often use trading platforms and algorithms to execute trades efficiently. Over time, they may advance to senior trading positions with greater responsibility.

What does a typical workday look like for a junior equity trader?

A typical day for a Junior Equity Trader starts early, often before financial markets open, with reviewing global market news, analyzing overnight trends, and preparing trading strategies. Throughout the trading session, you’ll monitor equity prices, execute trades, track positions, and support senior traders with market analysis and data entry. The role is highly collaborative, involving frequent communication with sales teams, researchers, and other traders to ensure well-informed decisions. After the markets close, you often review the day's performance, document results, and prepare reports for management. While the pace can be intense, the role offers excellent exposure to market dynamics and is a strong foundation for career advancement in finance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the junior equity trader position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Equity Trader, you need a solid understanding of financial markets, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and at least a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms like Bloomberg Terminal, Excel, and algorithmic trading systems is often required, as are relevant certifications such as FINRA Series 7 or 63. Excellent communication, quick decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure are key soft skills that help you stand out. These skills are crucial for executing trades accurately, analyzing market trends, and collaborating effectively within a fast-paced trading environment.

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Infographic showing various Junior Equity Trader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,462 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Investment Grade Trader - Vice President

Citigroup, Inc.

New York, NY • On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted yesterday

Citibank rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 179 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 175 rated banks

Job description

The Trader is a senior level position responsible for overseeing a trading book and managing book risk, in coordination with the Trading team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure book trades deliver on budgeted revenues, and to coordinate with key stakeholders to develop the trading franchise.
Our Markets business provides customized solutions that support the diverse investment and transaction strategies of corporations, governments, investors and intermediaries globally. The strength of our sales and trading distribution capabilities span asset classes and currencies, sectors and products including Equities, Spread Products, Commodities, Rates and Currencies with a physical presence of trading floors in almost 80 countries.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee a trading book as a Senior trader and generate revenues and manage risk for the respective business
  • Build and maintain a franchise and connect with key clients
  • Coordinate with Sales, Research, CMand and other organizations across Markets and Securities Services and the broader business
  • Trade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book risk
  • Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the desk
  • Anticipate client demand in each respective product/market and facilitate large client trades
  • Coordinate with desk analysts as needed and with sales to develop the franchise and manage and mentor junior traders as needed
  • Leading strong governance and controls:
  • Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure
  • Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
  • Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; demonstrating proper consideration for the firm's reputation.
  • Be familiar with and adhere to Citi's Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you
  • Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of experience in a related role
  • In-depth knowledge of respective products and clients
  • Proven history of successful trading book management
  • Required licensing and registrations as applicable
  • Advance analytical and numerical competency
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
  • Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to analyze and pitch situations and determine suitable counterparties
  • Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, trading protocol, closing technicalities

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree preferred

Citi's efforts with compliance with regulatory guidelines require the successful candidate to work full time in the primary office location (Resident).
Job Family Group:
Institutional Trading
Job Family:
Trading
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$175,000.00 - $250,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jun 25, 2024
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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We live in an increasingly complex world. Companies these days are either born global or are going global at record speed. Business and geopolitics are forging an entirely new dynamic and consumers now expect financial services to be a seamless part of their digital lives. Citi is a bank that’s uniquely positioned for this moment. Through our vast global network and our on-the-ground expertise, we can connect the dots, anticipate change and empathize the needs of our clients and customers in ways that other banks simply cannot. Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We have set expectations for how we must act to bring our mission to life. These expectations are at the heart of our Leadership Principles – we take ownership, we deliver with pride and we succeed together.

Industry

Banking and credit intermediation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York City, NY, US

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