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US Equity Sales Trader
Location: London, United Kingdom
Division: Equities
Reporting To: Head of Equities / Head of Sales Trading
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Role Overview
Investec is seeking a commercially driven and client-focused US Equity Sales Trader to join its growing Equities business in London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for covering institutional investors across the UK and Europe, providing execution services and market insight across US equities. The role requires a strong understanding of US markets, an ability to build and deepen client relationships, and a proven track record of generating commission revenues through high-quality sales trading and execution services.
This is a front-office, revenue-generating position working closely with Research, Sales, Trading, Corporate Access and Corporate Broking teams to deliver a differentiated client proposition. The structure is aligned with existing Investec equity sales trading responsibilities referenced in internal role profiles. [US Equity...Spec - CP | Word], [2025 Elect...(new hire) | Word]
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Coverage & Relationship Management
Develop and maintain relationships with UK and European institutional investors investing in US equities.
Become a trusted advisor to clients by providing market colour, liquidity insights and execution expertise.
Drive client engagement through regular interaction with portfolio managers, traders and analysts.
Identify opportunities to increase wallet share and commission generation across existing and prospective accounts.
Sales Trading & Execution
Execute client orders across US equity markets whilst delivering best execution.
Provide clients with market intelligence, liquidity analysis and trading ideas.
Work closely with trading and electronic execution teams to deliver optimal execution outcomes.
Assist clients in navigating US market structure and trading opportunities.
Revenue Generation
Generate commission revenues through institutional client activity.
Support franchise growth through acquisition of new client relationships.
Increase market share within key strategic accounts.
Contribute to broader Equities business objectives and revenue targets.
Internal Collaboration
Partner closely with Research Analysts to deliver actionable investment ideas.
Work with Corporate Access and Corporate Broking teams to maximise client engagement.
Collaborate with colleagues across London, New York and other international offices.
Support roadshows, investor events and corporate access opportunities.
Risk & Regulatory Responsibilities
Adhere to FCA regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Demonstrate sound judgement in all trading and client interactions.
Ensure compliance with market abuse, best execution and conduct regulations.
Maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and client care.
Skills & ExperienceEssential
Experience in Equity Sales Trading, Institutional Equity Sales or a comparable front-office role.
Strong knowledge of US equity markets.
Experience covering institutional investors.
Proven ability to build and manage client relationships.
Strong commercial mindset and revenue generation focus.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
Desirable
Existing relationships with UK and European institutional investors.
Experience covering hedge funds, asset managers and long-only funds.
Knowledge of electronic trading platforms and algorithmic execution.
Experience working within an international equities platform.
Knowledge of US small and mid-cap equities.
Qualifications
Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.
Relevant FCA regulatory qualifications where required.
Strong understanding of market conduct and regulatory obligations.
What We're Looking For
We are interested in individuals who demonstrate:
Strong commercial instinct and natural relationship-building ability.
Credibility with sophisticated institutional investors.
An entrepreneurial approach to growing client revenues.
Intellectual curiosity and passion for financial markets.
Collaborative mindset and ability to leverage a global platform.
High levels of accountability, resilience and professionalism.
Key Performance Indicators
Success in the role will be measured through:
Growth in commission revenues.
Expansion of wallet share across strategic accounts.
New client acquisition and relationship development.
Client retention and engagement metrics.
Contribution to overall Equities franchise growth.
Delivery of exceptional client service and execution outcomes.
Investec Opportunity
This role offers the opportunity to join a growing Equities franchise with a strong reputation in small and mid-cap markets, working alongside highly regarded Research, Sales Trading and Corporate Access teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding Investec's US equities offering to institutional investors across the UK and Europe.
As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.
Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work. You can find a list of our benefits here
Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation. We believe that innovation thrives when everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to contribute.
We actively seek out diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Here, you'll find networks, benefits, and development opportunities designed to support your career journey, wherever it may lead.
If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for. Get in touch!
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