Sales Trader, International Securities Lending

Job Description:

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Sales Trader, International Securities Lending

Job Description:

International Securities Lending will support the growth and day-to-day management of the International Securities Lending business across global markets. This role is responsible for performing financial and market analysis, supporting securities lending transactions, assisting with client coverage across EMEA and APAC regions, and partnering with trading, sales, and product teams to identify revenue opportunities and deliver exceptional client service.

The successful candidate will help drive business growth by supporting client activity, monitoring market trends, optimizing securities lending opportunities, and assisting in the execution and management of lending transactions. This position offers significant exposure to hedge funds, institutional investors, and internal trading partners within a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support international securities lending sales and trading activities across EMEA and APAC markets.
• Assist with client coverage efforts, helping to maintain and develop relationships with institutional investors, hedge funds, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform market, financial, and quantitative analysis to identify lending opportunities, monitor market trends, and evaluate supply and demand dynamics.
• Assist in the pricing, structuring, and execution of securities lending transactions while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor hard-to-borrow securities, utilization trends, inventory availability, and balance sheet usage to support revenue generation initiatives.
• Support daily trading desk activities, including trade reconciliation, settlement oversight, exception management, and operational issue resolution.
• Collaborate with sales, trading, operations, risk, and product teams to deliver seamless client solutions and transaction execution.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve pricing discipline, supply optimization, and client engagement strategies.
• Participate in business development initiatives by preparing client presentations, market commentary, and performance analyses.
• Contribute to product enhancements and process improvements designed to increase efficiency, risk management, and revenue generation.
• Maintain awareness of global market structure developments, regulatory changes, and industry trends impacting the securities lending market.

Required Skills:

• Financial Management
• Trading and Investment Analysis
• Trading Strategy
• Trade Monitoring
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Price Verification and Valuation
• Client Management
• Customer and Client Focus
• Sales Strategy
• Research and Quantitative Analysis
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Strong Communication and Presentation Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, related field or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant experience in securities lending, financing, prime brokerage, equity finance, capital markets, sales and trading, or a related financial services discipline.
• Understanding of global equity markets, securities financing transactions, and institutional client needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret market data and develop actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and market data analysis tools.

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated interest in global financial markets and securities financing.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$150,000.00 - $175,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.