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AVP of Trading

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Working closely with Prime Brokers and Market Makers to ensure trading best execution and fund efficiencies. * Stay updated with market trends, economic developments, and trading strategies.

Trading Fee Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field * 7-10+ years of previous experience working in trading firms, prime brokerage, hedge funds, or other similar asset management ...

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How much do prime trading jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for prime trading in the United States is $36.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Prime Trader, and why are they important?

To excel as a Prime Trader, you need a strong background in finance, quantitative analysis, and market strategy, often supported by a relevant degree in finance, economics, or mathematics. Familiarity with trading platforms, risk management systems, and relevant certifications such as CFA are typical requirements. Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help traders navigate fast markets and build client relationships. These abilities ensure informed decision-making, risk mitigation, and strong performance in high-stakes trading environments.

What is Prime Trading?

Prime trading refers to the use of a prime broker by professional traders, hedge funds, or institutional clients to access multiple markets and execute large or complex trades efficiently. Prime brokers provide services such as trade execution, clearing, custody, and financing for these clients, allowing them to trade across different asset classes and markets through a single relationship. This setup streamlines operations, reduces costs, and offers access to advanced trading tools and liquidity. Prime trading is especially common in the foreign exchange (FX), equities, and derivatives markets.

What are the most common challenges faced by professionals in Prime Trading, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Prime Trading often encounter challenges related to managing counterparty risk, navigating complex regulatory requirements, and ensuring seamless trade settlement. Staying up-to-date with evolving compliance standards and leveraging robust risk management systems can help mitigate these risks. Additionally, effective communication and collaboration with operations, risk, and technology teams are essential to resolve issues quickly and maintain a high level of service for institutional clients.

Director, Prime Trading

Fidelity Investments

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 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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