Mid Level Sales and Trading Jobs
Mid level sales and trading jobs go to professionals ready to own client books or trading strategies end to end, mentor junior staff, and make real-time market decisions with limited oversight. Openings are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like JPMorganChase, IMC Trading, and QUANTEAM - North America (RAINBOW PARTNERS Group) hiring at this level now.
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The Opportunity
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the country, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services.
A Senior Vice President, Supervising Principal working on a institutional fixed income trading desk overseeing operations and supervision of daily trading activities, supporting compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations and managing risk. Daily responsibilities include reviewing transactions, approving high-risk orders, processing and reviewing trades and fund movements, reconciliation of financials, manage margin exchange, supervising representatives and traders and maintaining supervisory controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor in real-time risk and end-of-day trading activity for market abuse, errors, or policy breaches.
- Operational support for fixed income trading desk, especially with respect to corporate bonds
- Supervisory principal responsibilities for fixed income trading desk
- Provide real-time compliance and regulatory guidance to traders and sales teams.
- Maintain and update desk-level written supervisory procedures (WSPs).
- Coordinate internal audits and respond to regulatory inquiries or examinations
- Support for the regulatory financial accounting team
Qualifications and Requirements
- Active FINRA Series 7, 63, 24
- 5+ years of institutional broker-dealer operational and supervisory experience or working for a regulatory or self-regulatory organization.
- Deep knowledge of fixed income products and options, with a focus on corporate bonds.
- Strong working knowledge of SEC and FINRA rules and regulations and risk management systems.
- Previous use of Bloomberg trading and settlement systems, along with working knowledge of excel, extiva
Core Competencies
- Deep knowledge of Broker-Dealer operations and regulations
- Able to handle multiple tasks and be flexible around daily job responsibilities
- High attention to detail under fast-paced, high-pressure trading environments.
- Sound decision-making regarding risk tolerance and regulatory enforcement.
- Clear communication skills to guide trading personnel and collaborate with team of Principals, Compliance, Accounting and Legal
In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated hiring base salary for the role will be between $100,000 and $130,000 per year. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, also provides the opportunity for a bonus and the Mesirow benefit program (https://www.mesirow.com/careers/total-rewards).
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The Opportunity
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the country, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services.
A Senior Vice President, Supervising Principal working on a institutional fixed income trading desk overseeing operations and supervision of daily trading activities, supporting compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations and managing risk. Daily responsibilities include reviewing transactions, approving high-risk orders, processing and reviewing trades and fund movements, reconciliation of financials, manage margin exchange, supervising representatives and traders and maintaining supervisory controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor in real-time risk and end-of-day trading activity for market abuse, errors, or policy breaches.
- Operational support for fixed income trading desk, especially with respect to corporate bonds
- Supervisory principal responsibilities for fixed income trading desk
- Provide real-time compliance and regulatory guidance to traders and sales teams.
- Maintain and update desk-level written supervisory procedures (WSPs).
- Coordinate internal audits and respond to regulatory inquiries or examinations
- Support for the regulatory financial accounting team
Qualifications and Requirements
- Active FINRA Series 7, 63, 24
- 5+ years of institutional broker-dealer operational and supervisory experience or working for a regulatory or self-regulatory organization.
- Deep knowledge of fixed income products and options, with a focus on corporate bonds.
- Strong working knowledge of SEC and FINRA rules and regulations and risk management systems.
- Previous use of Bloomberg trading and settlement systems, along with working knowledge of excel, extiva
Core Competencies
- Deep knowledge of Broker-Dealer operations and regulations
- Able to handle multiple tasks and be flexible around daily job responsibilities
- High attention to detail under fast-paced, high-pressure trading environments.
- Sound decision-making regarding risk tolerance and regulatory enforcement.
- Clear communication skills to guide trading personnel and collaborate with team of Principals, Compliance, Accounting and Legal
In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated hiring base salary for the role will be between $100,000 and $130,000 per year. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, also provides the opportunity for a bonus and the Mesirow benefit program (https://www.mesirow.com/careers/total-rewards).
EOE
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Mid Level Sales and Trading Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level sales and trading job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes: highlight the books you managed, the client relationships you built independently, or the trading strategies you executed under your own judgment. Mid level hiring managers want to see evidence of scope beyond execution, so lead with P&L impact, deal volume, or revenue attributable to your decisions rather than simply listing responsibilities.
Which companies hire mid level sales and tradings?
Companies hiring mid level sales and tradings right now include JPMorganChase, IMC Trading, and QUANTEAM - North America (RAINBOW PARTNERS Group), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of bulge-bracket banks, regional broker-dealers, asset managers, and financial technology firms that need professionals who can operate with meaningful autonomy on the desk.
Are there remote mid level sales and trading jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field remain on-site given the real-time, collaborative nature of trading floors and client-facing work. About 8% of mid level sales and trading openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in sales coverage, structured products, or client advisory functions rather than active trading seats.
How do I move up to a mid level sales and trading role?
Progression from entry level into mid level happens by building a consistent record of independent contribution: mastering the products on your desk, taking ownership of smaller accounts or positions without constant supervision, and demonstrating measurable impact on revenue or risk. Professionals who earn mid level recognition typically develop a specialization, whether in a specific asset class, client segment, or market, that makes their expertise visible inside the firm.
Which industries hire the most mid level sales and tradings?
Mid Level sales and trading roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require professionals who can manage active relationships and market exposure with enough seniority to work independently but still operate within institutional risk and compliance frameworks.