U.S. Sales Trader.

Overview

As part of Investec’s Equities team, you’ll deepen relationships with US institutional investors in UK and European equities and act as a trusted adviser on market colour, liquidity, and execution. You will drive revenue growth, expand wallet share, and collaborate across London, New York, and other offices to deliver a joined-up client proposition. You’ll execute orders with best execution, provide market intelligence, and support clients through evolving market structures. This role offers scope to shape client strategy and contribute to the growth of a global equities franchise.

Pay / Benefits

• wellbeing benefits
• 4 days in the office + 1 remote day
• inclusive culture and belonging
• development opportunities
• competitive salary
• employee support programs

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with US institutional investors investing in UK and European equities
• Act as trusted adviser with market colour, liquidity insights, and execution expertise
• Drive client engagement through regular interactions with PMs, traders, and analysts
• Identify opportunities to increase wallet share and commission generation
• Execute client orders across UK and European markets with best execution
• Provide market intelligence, liquidity analysis, and trading ideas to clients
• Collaborate with Trading and Electronic Execution to deliver optimal outcomes
• Help clients navigate UK and European market structure and trading opportunities
• Generate commission revenues and support new client acquisition and wallet growth
• Contribute to broader Equities franchise objectives and revenue targets
• Partner with Research Analysts to deliver actionable investment ideas
• Collaborate with Corporate Access and Corporate Broking to maximise client engagement
• Support cross-border collaboration across London, New York, and international offices
• Support roadshows, investor events, and corporate access opportunities
• Maintain FCA regulatory compliance and uphold market conduct standards
• Demonstrate integrity, judgement, and professionalism in client interactions
• Deliver exceptional client service and execution outcomes

Key requirements

• Experience in Equity Sales Trading or a comparable front-office role
• Strong knowledge of UK and European equity markets
• Experience covering US institutional investors
• Proven ability to build and manage client relationships
• Strong commercial mindset and revenue focus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience
• Relevant FCA regulatory qualifications where required
• Understanding of market conduct and regulatory obligations
• Desirable: existing relationships with US institutional investors
• Desirable: experience with hedge funds, asset managers, and long-only funds
• Desirable: knowledge of electronic trading platforms and algorithmic execution
• Desirable: experience in an international equities platform
• Desirable: knowledge of UK and European small-cap and mid-cap equities

• communication and interpersonal skills
• commercial mindset
• relationship-building
• knowledge of electronic trading platforms
• algorithmic execution
• market structure navigation

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