US EQUITY TRADER HIGH TOUCH - NEW YORK
Our NYC Trading team is hiring!
High Touch Trading is important to the Kepler Cheuvreux group and part of our strategy for growing the execution footprint and expertise in North America. North America is one of the 5 key strategic ambitions at KCx.
Please apply if you want to join the leading, independent European financial services company, with a global reach.
You will be joining our New York office which is part of a team present in 14 major financial centers in Europe and the US: Amsterdam, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, London, Madrid, Milan, New York, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, Warsaw, and Zurich.
Our mission is to be the most trusted, agile, multi-local agency broker, building solutions which clients love.
DETAILS :
Function : US Equity Trader, High Touch
Job Type: Full-Time
Location : New York, NY Midtown Manhattan
Compensation : $80k-$120k/annum
No relocation paid
KEPLER CHEUVREUX:
Kepler Capital Markets, Inc. (trade name “Kepler Cheuvreux North America”) is a securities broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). Kepler Cheuvreux North America is an institutional broker dealer for North American customers in the purchase and sales of local and foreign securities. Please visit us online for additional information: http://www.keplercheuvreux.com/
Kepler Cheuvreux North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kepler Cheuvreux, a French “Entreprise d’Investissement” (Investment Company) registered with the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution. Kepler Cheuvreux provides independent equity research and institutional execution services with branch offices and subsidiaries in top European financial centers.
Kepler Cheuvreux Group Key Figures:
1st independent European equity broker
1st Equity Research coverage in Continental Europe
1st Country Broker and Research (Extel 2025)
“World’s Best Broker” (Euromoney Capital Markets Awards 2025)
14 major financial centres in Europe, the US, and the Middle East
650+ employees
1,300+ institutional clients
THE POSITION:
US Equity Trader is a direct report to the Head of Execution for North America. US Equity Trader will be responsible for assisting in the execution of cash trades, program trades, monitoring of algo trades, ADR conversions, and the day-to-day functions of the US equity trading desk.
General responsibilities include:
Ensuring orders are handled professionally within compliance guidelines and applicable policies and procedures ;
Execute program trades ;
Execute high touch orders with care ;
Managing ADR creations and cancellations for customers ;
Communicating market news updates to clients in a timely and professional matter ;
Participating in the implementation and development of new systems and controls ;
Maintaining requisite product and technical expertise.
QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years of equity trading experience at an institutional Broker-Dealer ;
Required: Series 7, 57(55) and 63 licenses ;
Strong computer programming skills a plus ;
Advanced knowledge of U.S. equities is essential along with knowledge of European Markets, ADRs, Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income and other securities products ;
Experienced with order management systems, such as SS&C and Itiviti (Broadbridge) products ;
Strong communication, presentation, organizational and leadership skills ;
A team player who is client-focused, service-oriented and driven ;
Solid understanding of the needs of institutional clients.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS :
Between 2 and 3 rounds of interviews: fit and technical questions.
You will need a flexible and creative approach to flourish in our international environment and succeed with our diverse client base. If you possess these qualities and would like to be part of Kepler Cheuvreux’s story, then come and join us!
Please note that Kepler Cheuvreux promotes equal opportunity. All applications will be given due consideration.
- Département
- Execution
- Locations
- United States - New York
- Employment type
- Contract
About Kepler Cheuvreux
Group key figures:
- 1st independent European equity broker
- 1st Equity Research coverage in Continental Europe
- 1st Country Broker and Research (Extel 2025)
- “World’s Best Broker” (Euromoney Capital Markets Awards 2025)
- 14 major financial centres in Europe, the US, and the Middle East
- 650+ employees
- 1,300+ institutional clients