Jefferies
Equity Cash Sales Trader (Analyst to Vice President)
New York, NY, United States · Exec · Full-time
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$28,278 more — $138,278 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $138,278 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Financial Specialists, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Financial Specialists, All Other (13-2099) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We are seeking a motivated Junior Sales Trader to join our High Touch Trading desk.
- The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment and demonstrate a strong passion for learning, humility, and grit.
Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with institutional investors and provide high-quality client service.
- Collaborate with sales, trading, research, and capital markets teams to identify opportunities and deliver solutions to clients.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a long-term career in institutional equities sales trading while working closely with experienced traders, sales professionals, and clients.
Requirements
- 2 to 5 years of industry experience in sales trading, trading, capital markets, institutional sales, or a related financial services role.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Maintain a strong understanding of market structure, trading products, and execution strategies.
- Strong interest in financial markets and institutional equities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated work ethic, resilience, and a desire to learn.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Team-first mentality.
- Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
- Humility, professionalism, and a strong sense of accountability.
- Ability to build relationships and establish credibility with clients and colleagues.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to contribute to the growth of the business.
Nice to have
- Prior sales experience is a plus.
- Preferred Characteristics
Compensation
- New York, NY Full Time Base Salary Range of $110,000-200,000.
Benefits
- Support senior sales traders in servicing institutional client accounts and executing equity orders.
Company info
- Junior Sales Trader (Analyst to Vice President) Location: New York, NY Position Summary We are seeking a motivated Junior Sales Trader to join our High Touch Trading desk.
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