Institutional Equity Sales Jobs

Institutional Equity Sales jobs are open across investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and brokerage firms, at every level from analyst to managing director, with specializations in equity research sales, derivatives, and block trading. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top stateNew York
Top employerStoneX
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type50% On-site
Top industryFintech

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Vice Provost Institutional Equity & Diversity
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Vice Provost Institutional Equity & Diversity
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$260k - $320k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Director - Institutional Equity Sales
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Director - Institutional Equity Sales
StoneX Group
New York, New York
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$100k - $350k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Director - Institutional Equity Sales (West Coast)
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Director - Institutional Equity Sales (West Coast)
StoneX Group
Park City, Utah
Business Development
Customer Service
Customer Success
$100k - $350k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Director - Institutional Equity Sales (Midwest)
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Director - Institutional Equity Sales (Midwest)
StoneX Group
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$100k - $350k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Equity Portfolio Manager - Institutional Investments
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Equity Portfolio Manager - Institutional Investments
COUNTRY Financial
Bloomington, Illinois
Accounting
Business Analysis
Corporate Development & M&A
$178k - $245k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Institutional Equity Sales Job Market

Who's Hiring

StoneX3 open roles
Seaport Global Holdings2 open roles
Optiver1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Fintech
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in institutional equity sales jobs.

  • FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses required or must be obtained within 90 days
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field
  • Experience building and managing institutional client relationships with buy-side accounts
  • Deep knowledge of equity markets, company fundamentals, and sector-specific dynamics
  • Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal for market data, analytics, and order execution
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client calls and morning note distribution

Tips for Your Institutional Equity Sales Job Search

Quantify your book and revenue impact

Hiring managers in institutional equity sales expect concrete evidence of client relationships and production. Cite the number of institutional accounts you managed, the asset classes you covered, and any measurable revenue or commission growth you drove in prior roles.

Highlight relevant licenses on your resume

Lead with your FINRA licenses, Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 or 66 are the most commonly required. List them prominently near the top so recruiters and compliance teams can clear you quickly before the resume goes further.

Target desks by asset class specialization

Equity sales desks are organized by product: cash equities, convertibles, derivatives, or specific sectors. Search for openings that match the asset class you've actually covered. Applying to a generalist role when you've only covered macro derivatives is a poor fit signal.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists institutional equity sales openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for the idea-pitch interview round

Most institutional equity sales final rounds include a live stock pitch or a mock client call. Walk in with a current, conviction-driven equity idea tied to a sector you've covered. Vague or dated pitches signal you've lost touch with the market.

Negotiate comp structure before you sign

Institutional equity sales compensation is split between base and production bonus, and the split varies widely by firm and desk. Before accepting an offer, clarify the payout grid, the ramp period for new hires, and whether existing accounts transfer or are reassigned.

Institutional Equity Sales Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most institutional equity saless?

StoneX, Seaport Global Holdings, and Optiver are hiring the most institutional equity saless right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Illinois, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at full-service broker-dealers and bulge-bracket banks expanding their equity franchises.

How many institutional equity sales jobs are remote?

About 50% of institutional equity sales openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven and market-hours nature of the role. Sub-areas like equity research sales support and client service coordination are more likely to offer hybrid arrangements than front-line trading desk roles.

How do you become a institutional equity sales?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative field, then obtain your FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, which most firms require before you can solicit institutional orders. Entry points include analyst programs at broker-dealers, roles in equity research, or positions in sales trading where you build familiarity with buy-side clients and market structure before moving into a full sales seat.

How do you get hired in institutional equity sales with little or no experience?

Break in through an analyst rotational program at a bank or brokerage, or through a sales trading support role where you work directly alongside senior sales professionals and cover client requests during off-hours. Demonstrating fluency with Bloomberg, a working knowledge of equity valuation, and an ability to communicate market ideas clearly carries more weight than tenure at this stage.

What does the institutional equity sales interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to four rounds. The first is a recruiter or HR screen focused on licenses and background. Second and third rounds involve desk heads or senior salespeople who probe your client relationships, market knowledge, and coverage history. Final rounds almost always include a live stock pitch or a mock client conversation, and sometimes a written morning note or market summary exercise.

Where can I find and apply to institutional equity sales jobs?

You can find and apply to institutional equity sales jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your asset class background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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