Sales Trader

About Equirus

Equirus is a leading mid‐market investment bank with strong practices around M&A, PE, Capital Markets, Institutional Equities, Wealth Management, Insurance Broking, and Portfolio Management Services.

We pride ourselves in being a trusted Investment bank servicing customer with best results in advisory in their investments, best corporates for their growth & capital need and families in managing their wealth. Led by seasoned bankers, we work with the largest and the most reputed investors.

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Position / Role Title

Sales Trader (Equities)

This role reports to the Head- Equity Derivatives Trading

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sales Trader – Equities to join our Institutional Sales & Trading team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing institutional client relationships, executing trades with precision, and delivering actionable market insights. This role requires a blend of relationship management, market expertise, and execution skills to drive client satisfaction and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management
• Build and manage institutional client relationships (Domestic MFs, HFs, AMCs, pension funds, PSU/private banks, asst managers and other large investors).
• Act as key contact delivering personalized advice and disseminating firm research, investment ideas, and market strategies.
• Provide timely market insights, trading ideas and trend updates.
• Trading
• Monitor and manage client trading activity, ensuring accurate and timely execution of orders.
• Advise clients on market liquidity, trade strategies, and optimal pricing.
• Leverage market knowledge to identify and execute profitable trading opportunities for clients.
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Ensure all trading activities comply with internal risk management protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant market regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Business Development
• Identify and develop new institutional client relationships.
• Drive new sales opportunities within the institutional segment to expand firm's market presence.
• Source and execute block trades to meet client needs and enhance liquidity solutions.
• Collaboration
• Partner with the sales team to grow the institutional client base and revenue streams.
• Work closely with internal trading desks, research teams, and other departments to deliver best-in-class client service.
• Provide actionable feedback on client needs, product offerings, and market conditions to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of in-house trading algorithms to improve execution efficiency and strategy performance.

Location(s)

Mumbai

Requirement Specification

(Qualifications & Experience)

• Master's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in institutional sales trading, preferably at a broking firm or investment bank.
• Strong understanding of equities, derivatives, and related financial products.
• Demonstrated success in managing and growing institutional client relationships.

Skills:
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Bloomberg, Omnesys, and trading algorithms.
- Expertise in block sourcing, and algorithmic trading development
- High proficiency with trading platforms, financial software, and market data tools.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with self-motivation, high ethical standards, responsiveness, and the ability to mentor junior team members.

Salary:

Negotiable

Company:

Equirus

Role :

Sales Trader

Category:

Equities - Dealing & Trading

Location:

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, India, Asia

Employment Type:

Full time