US Equity Sales Trader - Global Investment Bank

Coda Search is proud to partner with a globally recognized boutique investment bank to identify a US Equity Sales Trader for their growing New York desk. This is a relationship-driven, client-facing role for an experienced equity markets professional ready to build meaningful business on a differentiated institutional platform.

Location: Midtown Manhattan (On-Site, 5 days/week)

Base Salary: $175,000 - $250,000

Commissions: Up to 30-35% of total book -- a $2M+ book yields $750K+ in total earnings

Benefits: 100% company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision; HSA/FSA; company-paid life insurance, STD/LTD; paid parental leave; 401(k) with match; gym discounts; and more

What's in it for you?

• Earning potential with no ceiling: Base of $175-250K plus up to 30-35% of your book. Build to $2M+ and you are clearing $750K+. No cap, no politics standing between you and your number.
• Inherit accounts from day one: You are not starting from zero. Although the focus for the role is your own new business development, as the team expands U.S. coverage, you will be set up with existing accounts.
• A product worth selling: This firm has built a reputation for differentiated content and coverage in U.S. and International equities, particularly in the small and mid-cap space. Institutional clients come to this desk specifically -- you are not a commodity.
• A desk worth joining: Low turnover, no sharp elbows, and a team that genuinely works together. The culture here is entrepreneurial and collaborative -- built by people who left the bulge bracket grind on purpose.
• Benefits among the best on Wall Street: Fully company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision. Company-paid life insurance and disability. 401(k) match. The full package.

What will your day look like?

• Client relationship management: Maintain and deepen long-term relationships with institutional clients -- hedge funds, asset managers, and long-only funds -- providing high-value insight on U.S. equity market developments.
• Order flow generation: Drive new order flow in secondary and primary markets across existing coverage and new client relationships.
• New business development: Identify and onboard new institutional accounts, leveraging your existing network and the firm's differentiated equity product.
• Market insight delivery: Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. equity market dynamics, guiding client decision-making with timely, relevant, and actionable perspective.
• Cross-team collaboration: Work closely with internal sales, research, and trading teams to optimize execution and deliver a cohesive client experience.
• Resource prioritization: Allocate your time and effort strategically across clients and products to maximize revenue generation and relationship depth.

Who are you?

• You have 10+ years in equity markets: Your experience is real, your relationships are yours, and you know how to generate and sustain order flow on an institutional platform.
• You come from a boutique or mid-tier platform: You understand how to sell a differentiated product without leaning on a balance sheet. Bulge bracket-only backgrounds and derivatives-heavy books are not the fit here.
• You have a portable book: You bring existing institutional relationships and have a realistic path to $1M+ in year one. Relationships are the job -- not a nice to have.
• You are entrepreneurial by nature: You do not need a massive infrastructure behind you to be productive. You build your own business, manage your own relationships, and take ownership of outcomes.
• You are a Director or VP caliber professional: Your title and tenure reflect someone who has operated at a senior level on a trading desk and earned credibility with institutional clients over time.

Application & Contact Information

Please apply directly here on LinkedIn. For more immediate consideration, please email mroe@codasearch.com pointing me to your application/resume.

Related Terms

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