Bilingual Japanese Equity Trader / Sales Trader – US Equities

BizTek People
New York, NY
Category Finance
Job Description
Role Overview

Join a leading global investment bank's U.S. Cash Equities team as a bilingual Japanese/English Equity Trader or Sales Trader. Work at the front line of U.S. and international equity markets, supporting institutional order flow from Japan, Asia, and global affiliates.

What You Will Do

Assist senior traders with U.S. equity orders, communicate with clients and affiliates in Japan and Asia, ensure accurate coordination across front, middle, and back office functions, troubleshoot trading issues, and provide regular reporting and updates.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and ability to perform under pressure. Recent graduates with up to ~3 years' experience in trading or sales trading are preferred.

Requirements

  • Bilingual Japanese (native level oral & written) and English (business level, oral & written)
  • Bachelor's degree (Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or Finance preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and ability to perform under pressure
  • Recent graduate up to ~3 years' experience in trading or sales trading preferred
  • Licensing: FINRA SIE, Series 7, and 63 required (if not already held, must obtain after joining)
  • Familiarity with regulatory reporting (short selling, Reg SHO, etc.) a plus

Benefits

  • Full benefits
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