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Senior Stock Trader Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Public Storage is the nation ... Senior Trade Manager The Senior Trade Manager is responsible for enterprise-wide governance of a ...

LSET Trader

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$140K - $250K/yr

Frequent interaction with traders, quants, operations, support, and senior management teams will be ... stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or ...

LSET Trader

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$140K - $250K/yr

Frequent interaction with traders, quants, operations, support, and senior management teams will be ... stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or ...

Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Public Storage is the nation ... Senior Trade Manager The Senior Trade Manager is responsible for enterprise-wide governance of a ...

Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Public Storage is the nation ... Senior Trade Manager The Senior Trade Manager is responsible for enterprise-wide governance of a ...

Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange. Public Storage is the nation ... Senior Trade Manager The Senior Trade Manager is responsible for enterprise-wide governance of a ...

Securities Trader II

Joliet, IL · On-site

$62K - $122K/yr

There are multiple trading positions divided between Stocks/Equity, Municipal Bonds, and Government ... SVP, to fill a specific position. Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values. We are ...

Securities Trader II

Joliet, IL · On-site

$62K - $122K/yr

There are multiple trading positions divided between Stocks/Equity, Municipal Bonds, and Government ... SVP, to fill a specific position. Our culture is firmly rooted in our core values. We are ...

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How much do senior stock trader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior stock trader in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Stock Trader vs Stock Broker?

AspectSenior Stock TraderStock Broker
CredentialsExperience in trading, possibly licenses like Series 7 & 63Series 7 license typically required
Work EnvironmentActive trading desks, financial firms, hedge fundsBrokerage firms, financial advisory offices
Industry UsageHigh-level trading, portfolio managementClient interaction, executing trades for clients
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on trading expertise and experienceFocus on client service and trade execution

While both roles involve trading securities, a Senior Stock Trader primarily manages high-volume trades and investment strategies within financial firms, whereas a Stock Broker focuses on executing trades and advising clients. The senior trader often has more experience and handles complex trading activities, while stock brokers are client-facing professionals facilitating transactions.

How much do senior stock traders get paid?

Senior stock traders typically earn between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, with top performers and those working at large firms earning significantly more, often exceeding $200,000 including bonuses. Compensation depends on experience, performance, and the trading environment, and often includes base salary, bonuses, and profit-sharing arrangements.

What does a senior stock trader do?

A senior stock trader analyzes financial markets, executes buy and sell orders for stocks, and manages trading strategies to maximize profits. They often use trading platforms, conduct market research, and monitor economic indicators to inform their decisions.

What does a senior stock trader make?

A senior stock trader typically earns a base salary ranging from $80,000 to $150,000 annually, with total compensation often exceeding $200,000 when including bonuses and commissions. Compensation varies based on experience, performance, firm size, and market conditions, and traders often use advanced tools and analysis to make trading decisions.
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Infographic showing various Senior Stock Trader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 74% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Senior Stock Surveillance Analyst

Manhattan, NY • On-site


Computershare
10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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$125 - $145/hr

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Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Location: New York, NY, United States (Hybrid)

In this position,you’llbe based in the New York, NY, United States office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

Computershare Investor Engagement, a division of Computershare Issuer Services, provides intelligence, technology, and advisory solutions to help clients identify and engage investors effectively.

The team is expanding with a Senior Stock Surveillance Analyst role within the Investor Intelligence team, responsible for managing stock surveillance engagements and collaborating across regional and global Investor Engagement functions.

A role you will love

The Senior Analyst is responsible for monitoring market trading activity, identifying underlying investors, and delivering high-quality client insights. The role partners with clients, the Georgeson Proxy Advisory team, and internal stakeholders to incorporate investor intelligence into client deliverables, while also supporting initiatives to enhance and expand team capabilities.

Other key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
  • Analyze stock trading activity, public filings, fund disclosures, and DTC settlement reports to identify shareholder movements and underlying investors.
  • Monitor market developments, including shareholder activism, M&A activity, ESG trends, and broader stock market events.
  • Deliver shareholder and market intelligence to clients through presentations, reports, and client calls.
  • Support M&A and shareholder activism engagements through research, analysis, reporting, and business development activities.
  • Identify and analyze institutional investor voting trends and outcomes for clients.
  • Conduct research, data collection, analysis, and reporting to support stock surveillance engagements.
  • Serve as a trusted resource for clients and internal stakeholders on investor intelligence matters.
  • Prepare agendas and lead client calls, ensuring high-quality execution and communication.
  • Collaborate with the Head of M&A and Activism on strategic projects and assigned initiatives.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of investor vote identification and related deliverables.

What will you bring to the role?

  • 5-10 years of experience in stock surveillance or shareholder identification roles
  • Advanced knowledge of capital markets, shareholder activism, M&A, proxy advisory firms, and investor engagement.
  • Proven ability to research, analyze, and interpret institutional investor ownership and trading activity using public and proprietary sources.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Experience working with large datasets and presenting insights in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a resourceful approach to gathering investor intelligence.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting clients across diverse industries and market capitalizations.
  • Ability to contribute to business growth through client relationship management, cross-selling, and expansion of existing accounts.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Experience in stock surveillance, shareholder intelligence, proxy solicitation, investor relations, shareholder engagement, or capital markets research.
  • Prior experience leading projects, mentoring team members, or coordinating client engagements is a plus.
Rewards designed for you

Paid parental leave, flexibleworkingand a caring and inclusive culture

Health and wellbeingrewards that can be tailored to support you and your family, includingpaid time off,observedholidays,medical, dental and visionplans

Invest in your futurewith 401k matching, setting aside salary to purchase shares in our companyand tax-advantaged flexible spending plans, including healthcare, dependentcareand commuter

Income protection. Our package includes short and long-term disability benefits, lifeinsuranceand supplemental life insurance

And more.Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow.Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visitcomputershare.com/careershub

Compensation.The typical base pay range for this role is USD $125,000 - $145,000. This salary is specific to the New York, NY, United States and a direct currency conversion will not be representative of salaries in our other global locations. For salaries in other countries please reach out to the talent acquisition partner recruiting for this role.

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Computershare will use data analytics and artificial intelligence systems to help recruiters analyse and assess candidate and application information. These systems make our application and review process more efficient and assist our team in identifying candidates based on professional qualifications, skills and experience commensurate with the role applied for. All outputs from the systems are evaluated by our recruiters and are not the sole source of whether to consider a candidate for employment.

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