Institutional Equities - Sales Trader
- Location
- New York, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 14 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Institutional equity sales trading experience
- Established client franchise
- Proven relationship management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Bachelor's degree
Also useful
- Strong industry reputation
- Intellectual curiosity
- Team approach and idea sharing
- Differentiated trade ideas and insights
- External firm representation
About the role
D.A. Davidson, a leading full-service financial services firm with operations nationwide (across 32 states), is accepting applications for experienced sales traders within the firm's Institutional Equities Group.
Background on D.A. Davidson.
At D.A. Davidson, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company specializing in wealth management, financial planning, equity & fixed income capital markets, investment banking, award- winning research, CD underwriting, public finance and more.
Within the Equity Capital Markets division, we seek motivated individuals who will embrace the cultural imperatives for the group: high performance; team alignment; competitive urgency; and honesty and integrity.
Qualifications
- 5-20+ years of institutional equity sales trading experience preferred
- Established client franchise
- Strong industry reputation and integrity
- Proven relationship management
- Bachelor's degree required
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Team approach, including sharing ideas
- Intellectually curious
- Fun/engaging personality
Duties
- Maintain senior client relationships
- Execute trades and provide insights
- Deliver differentiated ideas
- Represent the firm externally
- Ensure compliance and reporting accuracy
Acknowledgment
Please answer all questions carefully. By submitting this application for employment, I certify that all of the above information is true and complete and I understand that any falsification or omission of information made by me may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in my termination of my employment at any time during the period of my employment, regardless of the amount of time that has passed. California applicants, please see D.A. Davidson’s California Resident Privacy Policy.
Why D.A. Davidson
- Strong Institutional Equities momentum with consistent growth in trading and check activity
- Independent firm founded in 1935 with long-term stability and entrepreneurial culture
- Financial Advisory division (~$90B AUM) providing scale and stability
- Successful Fixed Income business, including consistent top tier ranking in underwriting
- Differentiated, proprietary research platform considered a core strength
- Innovative product offerings, including special situations and thematic strategies
- Meaningful growth trajectory with long-term wealth creation potential
- Collaborative, high-integrity culture with strong emphasis on personality and fit
At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
From D.A. Davidson's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 26, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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