Asia High Touch Cash Equity Trader – VP/SVP
$175k/y-$300k/y
Jefferiesa day ago
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Summary
Jefferies Group LLC is seeking a Vice President or Senior Vice President for their Asia High Touch Cash Equities Trading team in New York. The role involves executing high-touch cash equity orders across major Asia-Pacific markets and managing trading risk.
About the Role
As a VP/SVP in the Asia High Touch Cash Equities Trading team, you will execute high-touch cash equity orders, manage intraday trading risk, provide market insights, collaborate with various teams, and ensure accurate trade processes. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment while representing Jefferies' global equities platform.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of high-touch cash equities trading experience, with direct Asia-Pacific market exposure.
- Strong understanding of market microstructure, liquidity dynamics, and regulatory environments across key Asia markets.
- High proficiency with Excel and experience using Bloomberg, OMS/EMS platforms, and trading systems.
- Required registrations: Series 7, 63, and 57 (or willingness to obtain in short order).
Preferred:
- Quantitative aptitude and strong analytical skills; familiarity with TCA and trading analytics.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide clear market color and client interaction.
- Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Life, accident, and disability insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus.
Jefferies
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments. More about our company can be found at www.jefferies.com.
New York, NY