Equities Trader - Asia Coverage (Electronic Trading Focus)

Raymond James • New York, NY

1d • $80,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

US-based role covering Asia equity market hours and Asia client flows (domestic and international). Execute and manage Asia equity orders during local market sessions, delivering high-quality electronic execution and client service. Own the trading workflow across OMS/EMS and FIX connectivity, partnering with portfolio trading, operations, and technology to resolve issues and improve resiliency.

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.
• Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
• General Experience - 3 to 6 years
• Bachelor’s: Accounting (Required)
• Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required)
• Bachelor’s: Finance (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.

What This Job Offers

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