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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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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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How much do sales trader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for sales trader in the United States is $43.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.93 and $54.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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?

AspectSales TraderSales Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires finance or trading certifications, such as Series 7 or 63Often holds degrees in finance, economics, or related fields; certifications are less common
Work EnvironmentFast-paced trading floors or client-facing roles in financial firmsOffice-based, focusing on data analysis and reporting
Employer & IndustryInvestment banks, asset management firms, trading housesFinancial institutions, investment firms, corporate finance departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding trading roles, client interaction, and market activitiesAnalyzing 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.

How does a Sales Trader typically collaborate with both clients and internal trading teams?

Sales Traders act as a crucial link between institutional clients and the firm's trading desks. They regularly communicate with clients to understand their trading objectives and relay this information to traders, ensuring efficient execution and market insights. On a daily basis, Sales Traders coordinate with research analysts, risk management, and back-office teams to provide comprehensive service and timely market updates. This collaborative environment requires strong interpersonal skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

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

To thrive as a Sales Trader, you need a strong understanding of financial markets, analytical skills, and a relevant degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms (such as Bloomberg or Reuters), market data tools, and relevant financial certifications (like Series 7 or CFA) is highly valued. Excellent communication, relationship-building abilities, and quick decision-making are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These skills and qualities are important because they enable Sales Traders to effectively execute trades, manage client relationships, and react swiftly to fast-changing market conditions.

What are sales traders?

Sales traders are financial professionals who act as intermediaries between clients, such as institutional investors, and the trading desk of a brokerage or investment bank. Their primary role is to execute buy and sell orders for securities on behalf of clients, while also providing market insights, trading strategies, and real-time market information. Sales traders combine client relationship management with deep market knowledge, helping clients make informed trading decisions and ensuring trades are executed efficiently. They often work closely with other teams, such as research analysts and portfolio managers, to deliver comprehensive service to their clients.
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OTC Sales Trader

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Medical

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

About Wintermute 

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 Wintermute

Wintermute 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 on 

We 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.

Responsibilities:
  • 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. 
Hard Skills Requirements
  • 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.
Here is why you should join our dynamic team:
  • 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 insurance 
Note:
  • 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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