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Equity Sales Trader

職種 金融(銀行/証券/保険)
雇用形態 Full-time, Temp/Contract/Project
勤務地 オランダ - アムステルダム
給与(年収) € ~ 100,000 / Year
A Japanese startup (backed by a major financial institution in Japan) is seeking an Equity Sales Trader to join its newly established Amsterdam office as part of the initial founding team.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading client execution coverage and revenue growth for Japanese cash equities, expanding a portfolio of European institutional clients, and operating as a ‘player-coach’.
The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of front-office experience, and execution expertise in Japanese cash equities and the ability to cultivate client relationships.
Ref: AJ47103

TYPE: Starts from 1 year fixed-term contract – with potential for extension
WORKING HOURS: 40 hours from Monday to Friday
SALARY: Up to €100k, depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid with 4 days minimum in office for foreseeable future)

Equity Sales Trader Main Responsibilities:
● Own and expand a portfolio of European institutional clients (asset managers, hedge funds, pensions, etc.) acting as front-line coverage lead for Japan cash equities
● Leverage an existing, active network of buy-side decision-makers to originate and grow trading flow; develop and execute account plans to increase wallet share
● Price, execute, and oversee agency execution in Japanese equities with strong judgment on liquidity, market impact, volatility, and auction dynamics; ensure best execution outcomes
● Provide timely market insight, flow colour, and trade ideas to clients; translate Japan market drivers (macro/sector/index flows) into actionable client messaging
● Own post-trade integrity (allocations/booking follow-up), resolve breaks efficiently, and set a high standard for client service
● Partner closely with Japan-based stakeholders and internal teams to ensure seamless client delivery and effective escalation routes
● Help define scalable desk workflows (coverage cadence, prioritisation, reporting templates, escalation playbooks) appropriate for a small, growing team
● Maintain strong market conduct discipline; ensure adherence to internal policies and applicable regulatory standards and escalate issues proactively

Equity Sales Trader Ideal Candidate:
● Proven front-office experience (typically 6–10+ years) in cash equities sales trading / agency trading / execution coverage within a regulated financial institution
● Ability to own senior client relationships and drive flow
● Existing connections with European institutional investors
● Strong knowledge of equities market structure, liquidity, and execution strategy
● Excellent communication skills and executive presence
● High integrity and strong risk awareness
● Connections with European institutional investors
● Business level fluency in English
● Fluency in additional European languages would be advantageous

** All applicants for the Equity Sales Trader must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.
更新日: 4 hours ago
Ref: AJ47103