As a Sales Trader, you will play a crucial role in OTC business growth by trading and expanding relationships with Wintermute trading counterparties. You will have the opportunity to have an impact ...
As a Sales Trader, you will play a crucial role in OTC business growth by trading and expanding relationships with Wintermute trading counterparties. You will have the opportunity to have an impact ...
Equity Sales Trader
Boston, MA · On-site +1
$85K - $120K/yr
Equity Sales Trader We are partnering with a rapidly growing institutional platform that is redefining the traditional equity sales environment through a highly differentiated geopolitical and macro ...
Equity Sales Trader
Boston, MA · On-site +1
$85K - $120K/yr
Equity Sales Trader We are partnering with a rapidly growing institutional platform that is redefining the traditional equity sales environment through a highly differentiated geopolitical and macro ...
Sales Trader
$175K/yr
Trader Metal Type: Carbon Metal Shape : Flat Roll Compensation Range : $175K+ * 5+ years Outside Sales background required within metals industry * Steel trading experience preferred with focus of ...
Sales Trader
$175K/yr
Trader Metal Type: Carbon Metal Shape : Flat Roll Compensation Range : $175K+ * 5+ years Outside Sales background required within metals industry * Steel trading experience preferred with focus of ...
ETD Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
$225K - $242K/yr
Your role The ETD Voice Sales Trader is responsible for delivering high-quality execution and comprehensive sales coverage to institutional clients across global futures and listed options markets.
ETD Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
$225K - $242K/yr
Your role The ETD Voice Sales Trader is responsible for delivering high-quality execution and comprehensive sales coverage to institutional clients across global futures and listed options markets.
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an ETF Sales Trader to join our Business Development team in New York City. This role will support HRT's Americas ETF business and help manage relationships with ...
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an ETF Sales Trader to join our Business Development team in New York City. This role will support HRT's Americas ETF business and help manage relationships with ...
ETD Sales Trader
New York, NY · Hybrid
The ETD Voice Sales Trader is responsible for delivering highquality execution and comprehensive sales coverage to institutional clients across global futures and listed options markets. The role ...
ETD Sales Trader
New York, NY · Hybrid
The ETD Voice Sales Trader is responsible for delivering highquality execution and comprehensive sales coverage to institutional clients across global futures and listed options markets. The role ...
Sales Trader
$175K/yr
Trader Metal Type: Carbon Metal Shape : Flat Roll Compensation Range : $175K+ * 5+ years Outside Sales background required within metals industry * Steel trading experience preferred with focus of ...
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Sales Trader
$175K/yr
Trader Metal Type: Carbon Metal Shape : Flat Roll Compensation Range : $175K+ * 5+ years Outside Sales background required within metals industry * Steel trading experience preferred with focus of ...
OTC Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
As a Sales Trader, you will play a crucial role in OTC business growth by trading and expanding relationships with Wintermute trading counterparties. You will have the opportunity to have an impact ...
OTC Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
As a Sales Trader, you will play a crucial role in OTC business growth by trading and expanding relationships with Wintermute trading counterparties. You will have the opportunity to have an impact ...
Sales Trader
$175K/yr
Trader Metal Type: Carbon Metal Shape : Flat Roll Compensation Range : $175K+ * 5+ years Outside Sales background required within metals industry * Steel trading experience preferred with focus of ...
Sales Trader
$175K/yr
Trader Metal Type: Carbon Metal Shape : Flat Roll Compensation Range : $175K+ * 5+ years Outside Sales background required within metals industry * Steel trading experience preferred with focus of ...
Egg Sales / Trader
Irvine, CA · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
We are seeking an experienced Egg Sales Trader to grow customer and supplier relationships, expand revenue, and drive profitable egg trading activity across markets. This role is ideal for a high ...
Egg Sales / Trader
Irvine, CA · On-site
$100K - $150K/yr
We are seeking an experienced Egg Sales Trader to grow customer and supplier relationships, expand revenue, and drive profitable egg trading activity across markets. This role is ideal for a high ...
Sales Trader
Birmingham, AL · On-site
What We're Looking For: We're adding an experienced, competitive seller-someone who has built strong B2B relationships and is ready to take the next step onto a trading floor. This is a career path ...
Sales Trader
Birmingham, AL · On-site
What We're Looking For: We're adding an experienced, competitive seller-someone who has built strong B2B relationships and is ready to take the next step onto a trading floor. This is a career path ...
Sales Trader
$175K/yr
Trader Metal Type: Carbon Metal Shape : Flat Roll Compensation Range : $175K+ * 5+ years Outside Sales background required within metals industry * Steel trading experience preferred with focus of ...
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Sales Trader
$175K/yr
Trader Metal Type: Carbon Metal Shape : Flat Roll Compensation Range : $175K+ * 5+ years Outside Sales background required within metals industry * Steel trading experience preferred with focus of ...
Develop tool for monitoring financing Trading opportunities while monitoring cost of financing via different structures leveraging on P&L analytics, client reports and SG APIs. * Develop tool for ...
Develop tool for monitoring financing Trading opportunities while monitoring cost of financing via different structures leveraging on P&L analytics, client reports and SG APIs. * Develop tool for ...
ETF Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an ETF Sales Trader to join our Business Development team in New York City. This role will support HRT's Americas ETF business and help manage relationships with ...
ETF Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an ETF Sales Trader to join our Business Development team in New York City. This role will support HRT's Americas ETF business and help manage relationships with ...
Egg Sales / Trader
Irvine, CA · On-site
We are seeking an experienced Egg Sales Trader to grow customer and supplier relationships, expand revenue, and drive profitable egg trading activity across markets. This role is ideal for a high ...
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Egg Sales / Trader
Irvine, CA · On-site
We are seeking an experienced Egg Sales Trader to grow customer and supplier relationships, expand revenue, and drive profitable egg trading activity across markets. This role is ideal for a high ...
Equity Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
We are looking to build upon our equity sales trading team by adding experienced and motived sales traders covering US institutional accounts. Responsibilities * Leverage our research team, execution ...
Equity Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
We are looking to build upon our equity sales trading team by adding experienced and motived sales traders covering US institutional accounts. Responsibilities * Leverage our research team, execution ...
Equity Sales Trader
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
We are looking to build upon our equity sales trading team by adding experienced and motived sales traders covering US institutional accounts. * Leverage our research team, execution services and ...
Equity Sales Trader
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
We are looking to build upon our equity sales trading team by adding experienced and motived sales traders covering US institutional accounts. * Leverage our research team, execution services and ...
Equity Sales Trader
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
We are looking to build upon our equity sales trading team by adding experienced and motived sales traders covering US institutional accounts. Responsibilities * Leverage our research team, execution ...
Equity Sales Trader
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$100K - $120K/yr
We are looking to build upon our equity sales trading team by adding experienced and motived sales traders covering US institutional accounts. Responsibilities * Leverage our research team, execution ...
Electronic Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
Role Overview As an Electronic Sales Trader you will be important member of Liquidnet's Low Touch & Algo Desk in the Americas aspiring to leverage you markets and trading experience to provide ...
Electronic Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
Role Overview As an Electronic Sales Trader you will be important member of Liquidnet's Low Touch & Algo Desk in the Americas aspiring to leverage you markets and trading experience to provide ...
US ETF Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
$200K/yr
US ETF Sales Trader As one of the world's leading market making firms, Optiver is committed to improving the market by providing liquidity across all market conditions. Our Institutional Trading ...
US ETF Sales Trader
New York, NY · On-site
$200K/yr
US ETF Sales Trader As one of the world's leading market making firms, Optiver is committed to improving the market by providing liquidity across all market conditions. Our Institutional Trading ...
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What Is a Sales Trader?
A sales trader’s primary duties are to buy and sell financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, or equity, on behalf of their client or employer. As a sales trader, your responsibilities include developing an investment strategy, analyzing market research and data, assessing how different types of financial instruments are trading, and making decisions about when to buy and sell to make the most profit. Your goal is to buy low and sell high. After making investment decisions, you connect with a broker who carries out the transactions.
What is the difference between Sales Trader vs Sales Analyst?
| Aspect | Sales Trader | Sales Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires finance or trading certifications, such as Series 7 or 63 | Often holds degrees in finance, economics, or related fields; certifications are less common |
| Work Environment | Fast-paced trading floors or client-facing roles in financial firms | Office-based, focusing on data analysis and reporting |
| Employer & Industry | Investment banks, asset management firms, trading houses | Financial institutions, investment firms, corporate finance departments |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding trading roles, client interaction, and market activities | Analyzing financial data, market trends, and supporting sales strategies |
Sales Traders focus on executing trades, managing client relationships, and operating in fast-paced trading environments. Sales Analysts primarily analyze market data, prepare reports, and support sales teams with insights. While both roles are integral to financial sales, they differ in responsibilities, required credentials, and work settings.
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Job description
Wintermute is one of the largest algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across all major cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute is not just a trading company, it is one the most prominent and influential players in the digital asset markets: we are connected and partnering with all major players in the industry, we actively participate in the development of the blockchain ecosystem through investments, partnerships, and incubation of projects. You can read more here.
Working at WintermuteWintermute is a global company with offices in London and Singapore. It opened its US office in early 2025 and it is set to grow significantly over the next several years. It's a unique opportunity to play a role in the early rapid expansion of Wintermute Americas.
What you will work onÂWe are looking to hire a Sales Trader who will become a crucial member of the Wintermute US trading team. We are looking for someone with a strong background in OTC and a proven track record in sales trading. As a Sales Trader, you will play a crucial role in OTC business growth by trading and expanding relationships with Wintermute trading counterparties.
You will have the opportunity to have an impact on OTC growth, offer your own growth ideas and get guidance from our best-in-class trading team. Wintermute is a leading OTC desk in the cryptocurrency markets, offering principal liquidity across the full range of OTC products, from 500+ tokens in spot to all major OTC derivatives, including CFDs, options, futures and tailored products. We have over 2,000 counterparties and a great room to grow overall and in the US specifically. We have no legacy processes, no corporate bureaucracy, yet the highest standards of professionalism and a very dynamic and collaborative culture.
- Take full ownership of OTC trading during US hours, from quoting trades to maintaining relationships with trading counterparties to increase trading activity
- Work closely with senior traders to price and quote larger and more exotic trades
- Evaluate and mitigate trading risks by using risk management strategies.
- Work with the business development team to create and contribute to the OTC sales strategy
- Leverage internal market commentary and research resources to provide additional value-add to counterparties; being able to generate own market color/research is an advantage
- Participate in relevant conferences, events, and networking opportunities to expand our counterparty base and stay ahead of market trends.Â
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related field, such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or Engineering
- Experience working as a sales trader in a high performing business.
- Crypto experience would be an advantage. However, we are open to considering applicants from other asset classes.
- Strong trading knowledge of OTC spot trading
- Trading knowledge of derivatives products is a significant advantage; ability to learn pricing of derivatives is required (we will test)
- Experience in a HFT/algorithmic trading  business would be a plus.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills (we will test)
- Strong interest and curiosity in blockchain, crypto and DeFi - you like keeping track of major news and developments the crypto world.
- Opportunity to work at the world's leading algorithmic trading firm in digital assets.
- Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership growth compared to traditional finance environments.
- A vibrant working culture with team events, celebrations and company wide team building events.
- A cool office in the heart of New York City which often hosts some of the leading industry events
- Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional yet with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial.
- A performance-based compensation with a significant earning upside  alongside standard perks like private medical insuranceÂ
- Please ensure you are eligible  to work in the US, at the moment Wintermute USA is unfortunately not able to sponsor US visas; if visa is a consideration for you, feel free to apply to the UK or Singapore offices where we offer visas and potential longer term reallocation to the US.
About Wintermute
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Company size
1 - 10 Employees
Headquarters location
Reston, VA, US
Year founded
2006