Asia High Touch Cash Equity Trader – VP/SVP

Jefferies • New York, NY

19d • $175,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Vice President or Senior Vice President to join our Asia High Touch Cash Equities Trading team in New York. The ideal candidate will have significant experience executing high‑touch cash equity orders across major Asia‑Pacific markets, managing trading risk, and partnering closely with sales, research, and electronic trading teams to deliver superior client execution and market insight.
This role requires strong market intuition, exceptional execution capability, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑moving environment while representing Jefferies’ global high‑touch equities platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of high‑touch cash equities trading experience, with direct Asia‑Pacific market exposure strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of market microstructure, liquidity dynamics, and regulatory environments across key Asia markets.
• Quantitative aptitude and strong analytical skills; familiarity with TCA and trading analytics a plus.
• High proficiency with Excel; experience using Bloomberg, OMS/EMS platforms, and trading systems required.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide clear market color and client interaction.
• Exceptionally organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A self‑starter capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Required registrations: Series 7, 63, and 57 (or willingness to obtain in short order).

Responsibilities

• Execute high‑touch cash equity orders across major Asia‑Pacific markets (ADRs)
• Manage intraday trading risk within established limits and contribute to the desk’s overall PnL performance.
• Provide timely market color, regional insights, and flow commentary to institutional clients and internal partners.
• Collaborate closely with sales, research, electronic trading, and global sector teams to enhance the firm’s client offering.
• Maintain real‑time awareness of regional market developments, macro events, corporate actions, and regulatory frameworks affecting Asian equity markets.
• Ensure accurate trade booking, reconciliation, and coordination with operations, middle office, and compliance.
• Support content generation, pre‑trade analysis, and client‑facing commentary for Asia trading flows.
• Uphold Jefferies’ culture of integrity, teamwork, and responsible risk management.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
• Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level