Preferred Trader

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical ability to effectively review information and data, identify issues and opportunities, and operate in a fast-paced environment by effectively managing competing priorities and responsibilities to meet critical deadlines. The role also requires building relationships by connecting with others in a way that fosters trust and creates collaborative relationships.

Requirements

• Series 7, 57, 63, or 66 are strongly preferred or required within the first few months of employment.
• 3-5+ of trading or investment management experience.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, BondDesk, TradeWeb, Thomson/BETA, MarketAxess.
• The ability to process large amounts of complex data quickly to make informed real-time decisions.
• Maintaining composure and decisiveness in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Strong numerical skills for mental calculations and understanding complex financial problems.
• Ability to clearly and succinctly convey market insights to stakeholders, portfolio managers, and clients.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or Mathematics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute buy and sell orders efficiently and accurately across various platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Thomson Beta, BondDesk, FLEXTrade) while managing liquidity and bid-ask spreads in $25 Par Securities, $1,000 par / Hybrid preferred securities.
• Conduct in-depth research using technical and fundamental analysis to identify profitable opportunities, predict market trends, and create marketing analysis to the field.
• Set stop-loss and take-profit levels, employ hedging strategies, and ensure all activity stays within strictly defined risk parameters.
• Continuously monitor and rebalance open positions to align with a firm’s risk tolerance and investment goals.
• Ensure all trades adhere to internal policies and external regulations, such as those from FINRA.

Benefits

• Competitive package
• Paid Parental Leave
• generous Paid Time Off
• eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus
• Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees