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Equity Trader roles at U.S. banks, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3 visa, making sponsorship straightforward for Australian citizens with a finance or economics degree. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so your timeline depends on your employer's readiness, not a random draw.
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Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals.
ABOUT PARAMETRIC
Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what's important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.
This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.
Office locations: Seattle, WA; Boston, MA; Alpharetta, GA; Edina, MN
ABOUT THE ROLE
Assist the trading desk with daily trading department functions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute equity trades across various trading systems/platforms (Common Stock, ADRs, ETFs, Mutual Funds)
- Assist with reporting requirements internally and externally
- Maintain day-to-day relationships with a wide range of brokers, custodians, and vendors
- Additional operational responsibilities as required
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 1-2 years of experience in the financial services industry
- Knowledge of capital markets
- Knowledge of APL Fiserv, VESTMARK, and Bloomberg systems a plus
- Derivatives and/or Fixed Income experience/knowledge a plus
- Proficient with Excel and VBA
- Python, SQL familiarity desired
- Ability to use ChatGPT or Co-pilot to create efficiency in your work a plus
- Strong Initiative, desire for self-improvement and continued learning
- Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE JOB
Consistent with SEC regulations Parametric has a code of ethics that limits personal trading. If you actively trade your personal account, friends and family accounts you will be prohibited from doing so as an employee of Parametric.
Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what’s best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Salary range for the position: $70,000 - 140,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $78,000 - $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals.
ABOUT PARAMETRIC
Parametric is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. We partner with advisors, institutions, and consultants to build portfolios focused on what's important to them and their clients. A leader in custom solutions for more than 30 years, we help investors access efficient market exposures, solve implementation challenges, and design multi-asset portfolios that respond to their evolving needs. We also offer systematic alpha and alternative strategies to complement clients' core holdings.
This role is part of Parametric's hybrid working model, which includes working in the office 3 days a week and choosing to work remotely or in the office the remaining days of the week.
Office locations: Seattle, WA; Boston, MA; Alpharetta, GA; Edina, MN
ABOUT THE ROLE
Assist the trading desk with daily trading department functions.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute equity trades across various trading systems/platforms (Common Stock, ADRs, ETFs, Mutual Funds)
- Assist with reporting requirements internally and externally
- Maintain day-to-day relationships with a wide range of brokers, custodians, and vendors
- Additional operational responsibilities as required
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 1-2 years of experience in the financial services industry
- Knowledge of capital markets
- Knowledge of APL Fiserv, VESTMARK, and Bloomberg systems a plus
- Derivatives and/or Fixed Income experience/knowledge a plus
- Proficient with Excel and VBA
- Python, SQL familiarity desired
- Ability to use ChatGPT or Co-pilot to create efficiency in your work a plus
- Strong Initiative, desire for self-improvement and continued learning
- Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE JOB
Consistent with SEC regulations Parametric has a code of ethics that limits personal trading. If you actively trade your personal account, friends and family accounts you will be prohibited from doing so as an employee of Parametric.
Parametric believes each member of our organization makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications. It is our expectation that every member of our team will offer his/her/their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our client services.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what’s best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Salary range for the position: $70,000 - 140,000/Yr. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $78,000 - $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Equity Trader
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. compliance
FINRA licensing (Series 7, Series 63) is required to trade in the U.S., and your Australian ASIC qualifications don't transfer automatically. Document your degree and experience so your employer can reference them in the Labor Condition Application.
Target firms with established LCA filing history
Bulge-bracket banks and mid-size proprietary trading desks file LCAs routinely for foreign nationals. Smaller shops may have no process in place, so ask their HR team directly whether they've sponsored E-3 visa holders before accepting an interview.
Clarify your trading desk scope during offer negotiation
The LCA must name a specific job title and SOC code tied to your actual role. Equity Trader and Equities Analyst map to different codes, so confirm the exact title with your employer before the LCA is filed to avoid a mismatch at the consulate.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the DOL Labor Condition Application, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end. This matters for trading roles where the offer timeline is compressed and delays in the LCA can push back your start date.
Book your consulate appointment before finalising your start date
E-3 applications are processed at U.S. consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Wait times fluctuate, and trading desks often set firm start dates around fiscal quarters. Check appointment availability through the official U.S. visa scheduling portal before committing to a date with your employer.
Understand how E-3 renewal works across job changes
The E-3 is employer-specific, so moving between trading firms requires a new LCA and fresh visa stamp. Build this into your career planning if you're considering a move within your first two-year period, especially if your passport is held by your current employer.
E-3 Visa Equity Trader: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Equity Trader jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Equity Trader roles at U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship. Many trading firms don't advertise sponsorship availability in job postings, so filtering by visa type saves significant time. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where the employer has a realistic path to filing an LCA and sponsoring an Australian national.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Equity Trader role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Equity Trader roles at banks, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms typically require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement. The key is ensuring the employer's job description explicitly requires a degree rather than treating it as preferred, since consular officers review the LCA and supporting documentation closely.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Equity Trader roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500-annual cap that has never been exhausted, meaning there's no lottery and no random selection risk. H-1B visa registrations for the same roles enter a lottery with a selection rate well below 50% in recent years. For Australian citizens, the E-3 is a direct path: secure the offer, have your employer file the LCA with the DOL, attend your consulate interview, and start work.
Can I switch trading desks or firms while on an E-3 visa?
You can change employers, but the E-3 is tied to a specific employer and role. Your new firm must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp at a U.S. consulate before starting. Unlike H-1B portability rules, there's no grace period that lets you begin work with the new employer while the application is pending.