Equity Trader Jobs in New York
Equity Trader jobs in New York sit at the center of one of the world's most active financial markets, with demand concentrated in institutional equities, proprietary trading, and market-making at firms ranging from junior trading associates through senior portfolio-level traders. The largest share of openings clusters in Manhattan's Midtown and Financial District, with additional activity in Greenwich-adjacent firms operating just across the state line and hiring heavily from New York talent. Major established employers include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Citadel Securities, with consistent demand in algorithmic trading, derivatives, and equity sales-trading. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking an experienced Equity Derivatives Trader to join our trading desk. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of relevant experience in a flow-facing equity derivatives trading seat, with a strong understanding of options markets, pricing, risk management, and market-making dynamics.
This role requires a commercially minded trader who can manage risk effectively, provide liquidity to clients, and work closely with sales, structuring, and technology teams in a fast-paced trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
Price, trade, and risk-manage flow equity derivative products across relevant markets and client segments.
Provide competitive markets and liquidity to institutional clients in a flow-facing capacity.
Manage real-time trading risk, including delta, gamma, vega, theta, skew, and correlation exposures.
Monitor market conditions, volatility dynamics, positioning, and macro developments impacting equity derivatives.
Support and develop market-making strategies across listed and/or OTC equity derivatives.
Work closely with sales teams to understand client demand and deliver timely, risk-aware pricing.
Collaborate with structuring, quant, technology, and operations teams to improve pricing tools, risk systems, and trade execution.
Maintain a disciplined approach to P&L attribution, risk limits, hedging, and inventory management.
Ensure all trading activity is conducted in accordance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best execution standards.
Required Qualifications
2–5 years of experience in equity derivatives trading, preferably in a flow-facing trading role.
Experience at the Associate or VP level within an investment bank, broker-dealer, market maker, or similar financial institution.
Strong understanding of option Greeks, volatility, skew, term structure, and derivatives pricing.
Demonstrated experience managing trading risk in live market conditions.
Prior experience with market making, client pricing, and flow risk management.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with sales and other desk partners.
High attention to detail and strong understanding of trading controls and risk governance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience trading listed options, OTC equity derivatives, index options, single-stock options, or structured equity products.
Familiarity with volatility surfaces, dispersion, dividends, financing, and corporate action risk.
Programming or data analysis skills in Python, VBA, SQL, or similar tools.
Experience improving trading analytics, pricing models, or risk dashboards.
Strong commercial instincts and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
New York, NY Full Time Base Salary Range of $150,000-200,000.
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We are seeking an experienced Equity Derivatives Trader to join our trading desk. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of relevant experience in a flow-facing equity derivatives trading seat, with a strong understanding of options markets, pricing, risk management, and market-making dynamics.
This role requires a commercially minded trader who can manage risk effectively, provide liquidity to clients, and work closely with sales, structuring, and technology teams in a fast-paced trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
Price, trade, and risk-manage flow equity derivative products across relevant markets and client segments.
Provide competitive markets and liquidity to institutional clients in a flow-facing capacity.
Manage real-time trading risk, including delta, gamma, vega, theta, skew, and correlation exposures.
Monitor market conditions, volatility dynamics, positioning, and macro developments impacting equity derivatives.
Support and develop market-making strategies across listed and/or OTC equity derivatives.
Work closely with sales teams to understand client demand and deliver timely, risk-aware pricing.
Collaborate with structuring, quant, technology, and operations teams to improve pricing tools, risk systems, and trade execution.
Maintain a disciplined approach to P&L attribution, risk limits, hedging, and inventory management.
Ensure all trading activity is conducted in accordance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best execution standards.
Required Qualifications
2–5 years of experience in equity derivatives trading, preferably in a flow-facing trading role.
Experience at the Associate or VP level within an investment bank, broker-dealer, market maker, or similar financial institution.
Strong understanding of option Greeks, volatility, skew, term structure, and derivatives pricing.
Demonstrated experience managing trading risk in live market conditions.
Prior experience with market making, client pricing, and flow risk management.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with sales and other desk partners.
High attention to detail and strong understanding of trading controls and risk governance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience trading listed options, OTC equity derivatives, index options, single-stock options, or structured equity products.
Familiarity with volatility surfaces, dispersion, dividends, financing, and corporate action risk.
Programming or data analysis skills in Python, VBA, SQL, or similar tools.
Experience improving trading analytics, pricing models, or risk dashboards.
Strong commercial instincts and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
New York, NY Full Time Base Salary Range of $150,000-200,000.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equity trader jobs across New York.
- Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses required or must obtain within 90 days
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
- Demonstrated experience with equity order management and execution platforms such as Bloomberg
- Strong proficiency in quantitative analysis, risk modeling, and real-time market assessment
- Familiarity with SEC and FINRA regulatory requirements governing equity trading activities
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure in fast-moving, high-volume trading environments
Equity Trader Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equity trader in New York?
Becoming an equity trader in New York requires passing the FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative exam and the Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law exam, both administered through FINRA and required before you can trade on behalf of clients or a firm. Most New York employers expect a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative discipline. Sponsorship for the exams typically comes through your hiring firm, so securing a junior trading or operations role first is the most direct path.
Which companies hire equity traders in New York?
Employers hiring equity traders in New York right now include Société Générale, Optiver, and Jefferies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of bulge-bracket banks, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms makes it the single deepest market for equity trading roles in the country.
Which New York cities have the most equity trader jobs?
New York account for the largest share of equity trader openings in New York. Manhattan dominates because the major investment banks, hedge funds, and market-making firms are headquartered or maintain primary trading floors there, while any openings appearing in areas like White Plains or Stamford-adjacent listings typically trace back to asset managers and proprietary shops drawing from the broader New York metro labor pool.
How can I get hired as a equity trader in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a trading operations, middle-office, or sales-trading support role at a New York bank or broker-dealer, which gives you floor exposure and makes you eligible for firm-sponsored FINRA licensing. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley all run structured analyst programs in New York that recruit recent graduates into trading-adjacent roles. Completing your Series 7 independently through a FINRA-approved program before applying gives your resume a concrete edge when competing against candidates who have not yet started the licensing process.
Where can I find and apply to equity trader jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to equity trader jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target firm type, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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