Equities Trader - Asia Coverage (Electronic Trading Focus)

Raymond James•New York, NY

10d•$75,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

This US-based role involves covering Asia equity market hours and Asia client flows, serving both domestic and international clients. The primary focus is on executing and managing Asia equity orders during local market sessions, ensuring high-quality electronic execution and client service. The role requires ownership of the trading workflow across OMS/EMS and FIX connectivity, with a collaborative approach to resolving issues and enhancing system resiliency by partnering with portfolio trading, operations, and technology teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Business/Finance/Accounting or related).
Strong OMS/EMS navigation skills; comfort working in multiple systems in fast markets.
Working knowledge of FIX message flow/sessions; ability to diagnose connectivity and routing problems.
Clear communicator with a customer-first mindset; able to prioritize under time pressure.
3-6 years of experience.
Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Asia market microstructure and portfolio/program trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage electronic and high-touch execution for Asia equity flows; maintain market awareness and risk controls.
Monitor overnight orders and positions; provide timely updates and handoffs to US day teams.
Troubleshoot order lifecycle issues across OMS/EMS, FIX, algos/routers, and venue gateways; escalate and document root cause.
Have portable, buy side relationships that can be monetized through the execution of Asian equities.
Support portfolio trading: coordinate lists, monitor completion, manage allocations, and resolve post-trade exceptions.
Partner with Ops/Tech/Risk/Compliance to ensure best execution, policy adherence, and continuous workflow improvement.