Junior US Sales Trader, Sales Trading
Requirements
A bachelor's degree or higher in finance, mathematics, sciences, or a related field is required, with a master's degree preferred; relevant internship experience is preferred. Candidates should have strong analytical, communication, organizational, and client-service skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, interest in US equity markets, and fluency in Mandarin and English; familiarity with market platforms, electronic trading, and data-analysis tools is advantageous.
Job Description
Position Description
We are seeking a highly motivated graduate or junior professional to join our US Sales Trading team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in institutional equities, working closely with portfolio managers, traders, salespeople, and clients across the US market. The successful candidate will support the execution of client orders, monitor market activity, provide market colour, and develop a strong understanding of equity market structure, trading technologies, and client servicing.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Assist senior sales traders in the execution of US equity orders for institutional clients.
- Monitor US market activity, news flow, corporate events, and trading volumes
- Provide pre-market, intraday, and post-market updates to internal teams and clients
- Help manage client order flow across exchanges, dark pools, and alternative trading venues
- Work closely with electronic trading, program trading, and execution consulting teams.
- Support trade booking, allocations, and post-trade enquiries
- Produce market commentary, trading analytics, and client reports
- Develop an understanding of US market structure, liquidity dynamics, and trading algorithms
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders including research, sales, trading, and operations teams
- Ensure all trading activity complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above (Master's preferred) in Finance, Mathematics, Sciences, or a related field
- Interest in financial markets and investing; relevant internship experience preferred
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of US equity markets and market structure preferred
- Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, or similar platforms
- Understanding of electronic trading, algorithms, and execution services
- Python, VBA, SQL, or other data analysis skills advantageous
- Strong client-service mindset and relationship-building skills
- Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn
- Commercially aware with an interest in long-term client relationships
- Fluency in both Mandarin and English is required
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About CLSA
CITIC Securities International is a wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform. Our award-winning research, extensive footprint in Asia, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals set us apart within the industry. As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China’s leading investment bank, CITIC Securities International is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China. CITIC Securities International operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. We offer comprehensives financial solutions to a large and diverse client base that includes global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Social media disclaimer: http://clsa.com/clsa-social-media-guidelines/
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