Institutional Equities – Sales Trader

@ D.A. Davidson

Institutional Equities – Sales Trader

Posted 1 month ago

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About the job

D.A. Davidson provides financial solutions, research, and investment banking. The role focuses on managing client relationships, executing trades, and delivering market insights within the firm's Institutional Equities Group.

Requirements

10-20+ years institutional equity experience
Established client franchise
Strong industry reputation
Proven relationship management
Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
Integrity and reputation
Team-oriented approach
Curious and engaging personality

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Institutional Equities – Sales Trader

D.A. Davidson, a leading full-service financial services firm with operations nationwide (across 32 states), is accepting applications for experienced sales traders within the firm's Institutional Equities Group.

Background on D.A. Davidson.

At D.A. Davidson, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company specializing in wealth management, financial planning, equity & fixed income capital markets, investment banking, award- winning research, CD underwriting, public finance and more.

Within the Equity Capital Markets division, we seek motivated individuals who will embrace the cultural imperatives for the group: high performance; team alignment; competitive urgency; and honesty and integrity.

Qualifications:

5-20+ years of institutional equity sales trading experience preferred
Established client franchise
Strong industry reputation and integrity
Proven relationship management
Bachelor’s degree required
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Team approach, including sharing ideas
Intellectually curious
Fun/engaging personality

Duties:

Maintain senior client relationships

Execute trades and provide insights

Deliver differentiated ideas

Represent the firm externally

Ensure compliance and reporting accuracy

Why D.A. Davidson:

Strong Institutional Equities momentum with consistent growth in trading and check activity
Independent firm founded in 1935 with long-term stability and entrepreneurial culture
Financial Advisory division (~$90B AUM) providing scale and stability
Successful Fixed Income business, including consistent top tier ranking in underwriting
Differentiated, proprietary research platform considered a core strength
Innovative product offerings, including special situations and thematic strategies
Meaningful growth trajectory with long-term wealth creation potential
Collaborative, high-integrity culture with strong emphasis on personality and fit

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Please answer all questions carefully. By submitting this application for employment, I certify that all of the above information is true and complete and I understand that any falsification or omission of information made by me may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in my termination of my employment at any time during the period of my employment, regardless of the amount of time that has passed. California applicants, please see D.A. Davidson’s California Resident Privacy Policy.

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