Mid Level Trading Specialist Jobs
Mid level trading specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own trade execution strategies, mentor junior analysts, and drive pricing or risk decisions with minimal oversight. Roles are concentrated in Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and 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 Trading Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level trading specialist job?
Position yourself by highlighting ownership, not just participation. Emphasize deals, instruments, or books you managed independently, quantifiable outcomes like volume or risk metrics you improved, and any cross-functional collaboration you led. Tailor your resume to show you can operate with limited oversight. Mid level hiring managers want evidence of judgment, not just task completion, so make your decision-making visible in every application.
Which companies hire mid level trading specialists?
Companies hiring mid level trading specialists 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 a mix of financial institutions, commodity firms, and specialized trading desks that need professionals who can step into active books or strategy roles without extensive ramp-up time.
Are there remote mid level trading specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the asset class and employer type. About 8% of mid level trading specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote for roles that involve real-time market access or team-based risk oversight. Fully on-site positions remain standard at trading floors and exchange-adjacent firms.
How do I move up to a mid level trading specialist role?
The path from entry level to mid level trading specialist is built through deepening product knowledge, taking ownership of smaller books or sub-strategies, and generating measurable results. Early-career professionals who document performance, seek out cross-asset exposure, and demonstrate sound risk judgment over time are the ones who get promoted or recruited into mid level roles. Certifications in relevant instruments or risk frameworks also accelerate the move.
Which industries hire the most mid level trading specialists?
Mid Level trading specialist 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 because they require experienced professionals who understand market microstructure, compliance requirements, and execution strategy well enough to contribute immediately without significant onboarding time.