Mid Level Trading Manager Jobs
Mid level trading manager jobs go to professionals ready to own trading strategies end to end, guide junior analysts, and make portfolio decisions with limited oversight. Roles run 8% remote or hybrid across Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Technology & Software, with 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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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.
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 Trading Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level trading manager job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight trades you led independently, risk decisions you made, and any junior staff you guided. Applications that show measurable impact, such as portfolio performance improvements or process changes you drove, stand out at this level. Tailor your resume to the specific asset class or trading desk each employer runs.
Which companies hire mid level trading managers?
Companies hiring mid level trading managers right now include JPMorganChase, IMC Trading, and QUANTEAM - North America (RAINBOW PARTNERS Group), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from proprietary trading firms, asset managers, commodity houses, and financial institutions that need professionals capable of running a desk or strategy with limited supervision.
Are there remote mid level trading manager jobs?
Yes, though options vary by asset class and firm type. About 8% of mid level trading manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote at this level. Firms that require real-time market access or tight desk coordination typically prefer on-site or hybrid schedules.
How do I move up to a mid level trading manager role?
Moving into a mid level trading manager role takes consistent growth beyond executing assigned trades. Build depth in a specific asset class, take on progressively complex positions, and document the results you drove. Demonstrating that you can manage risk independently, mentor newer colleagues, and contribute to strategy decisions signals readiness for the step up from junior to mid level.
Which industries hire the most mid level trading managers?
Mid Level trading manager 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 mid level hiring because they run active trading operations that require experienced professionals who can manage positions and make time-sensitive decisions without constant oversight.