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Sales Trader jobs are open across investment banks, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and asset managers, from junior to senior and desk-head level, with specializations in equities, fixed income, and derivatives. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Metal Trader - Sales, you’ll build client relationships and support trading activity across metal and related markets. You’ll combine sales, market research, and financial analysis to identify opportunities, communicate market developments, and help manage risk. Your impact: Clear, timely market insights help clients make informed trading decisions.
Duties
- Develop client relationships through responsive communication, thoughtful follow-up, and a clear understanding of client needs.
- Support sales and trading activity, including commodity, negotiation, and recycling discussions.
- Research markets and metals, applying industry knowledge of environmental regulations.
- Conduct quantitative, and risk analysis; use Excel to review data and support trading decisions.
- Use market indices and other software to monitor markets, assess exposure, and support financial compliance and risk management.
Experience
- Experience practicing in the securities industry and familiarity with financial services, asset management, or fixed income financial markets are valuable.
- Demonstrated sales, trading, negotiation, and client relationship development skills are important.
- Bring financial acumen, knowledge of financial concepts and markets, and the ability to apply math and quantitative financial analysis.
- Technical proficiency with Excel data analysis, SQL, Bloomberg, or comparable financial software is preferred.
- Knowledge of FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) requirements, securities law, financial compliance, and financial risk management is preferred.
Pay: $70,100.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales trader jobs.
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses required or must be obtained within 90 days
- 2 to 7 years of experience on a sales trading or institutional equities desk
- Demonstrated client relationship management with institutional or buy-side accounts
- Proficiency in Bloomberg Terminal and order management system platforms
- Strong knowledge of equity, fixed-income, or derivatives market structure and execution
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field
Tips for Your Sales Trader Job Search
Quantify your P&L and execution metrics
Sales trader resumes that list specific performance indicators, such as average daily volume managed or client retention outcomes, stand out far more than those that describe duties in general terms. Tie every bullet to a measurable result you personally drove.
Highlight your FINRA licenses upfront
Series 7, Series 63, and Series 57 licenses are screened at the application stage by most trading desks. Put them in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so a recruiter reading in 30 seconds doesn't miss them.
Target desks that match your asset class
A fixed-income desk and an equities desk look for different instincts, client relationships, and system fluency. Apply to roles where your primary asset class experience matches what the job description emphasizes, rather than applying broadly and adjusting your story later.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sales trader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for a live mock-trade interview exercise
Many sales trader interviews include a scenario where you price a block trade or talk through a client conversation in real time. Practice stating a bid-ask spread, defending your reasoning under pushback, and reading the room, since how you communicate under pressure matters as much as the number you quote.
Negotiate your draw versus bonus split clearly
Sales trading compensation is heavily weighted toward variable pay, so when you receive an offer, clarify exactly how the base-to-bonus ratio is structured, what the target bonus percentage is at plan, and whether any recovery provisions apply to your draw so there are no surprises at year end.
Sales Trader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sales traders?
The companies hiring the most sales traders right now include Caely Renewables, LBM Advantage, and Citi, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at bulge-bracket banks tend to cluster around major financial centers, while prop trading firms and regional broker-dealers post roles in a wider range of locations.
How many sales trader jobs are remote?
About 50% of sales trader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based, real-time nature of most trading roles. The positions most likely to offer flexible arrangements are in client coverage, structured products, or fintech-adjacent sales roles rather than on live execution desks tied to exchange hours.
How do you become a sales trader?
Start by earning a finance or economics degree and then pursue your FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, which are required at nearly every institutional firm. Break in through an analyst rotational program, an internship on a trading desk, or a junior role in sales support. Build familiarity with Bloomberg and order management systems, develop client communication skills, and work your way onto a desk that matches your target asset class.
Can you get a sales trader job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level sales trader roles do exist, but they typically require you to arrive with your Series 7 already in progress, some exposure to financial markets through internships or coursework, and the ability to demonstrate client instincts in an interview. Smaller broker-dealers and regional firms are more open to training junior candidates than bulge-bracket banks, and an associate or desk-support role is a realistic first step toward a full trading seat.
What does the sales trader interview process look like?
The process usually starts with a phone screen focused on your markets knowledge and licensing status, followed by one or two rounds with desk heads and senior traders. Expect questions about recent market events, how you would handle a large block order under time pressure, and how you have managed difficult client situations. Many firms also include a live scenario exercise where you are asked to price a trade or walk through a client call in real time.
Where can I find and apply to sales trader jobs?
You can find and apply to sales trader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your asset class experience and seniority level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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