Sales Trader, International Securities Lending
About The Position
The Sales Trader, International Securities Lending will support the growth and day-to-day management of Bank of America’s International Securities Lending business across global markets. The role performs financial and market analysis, supports securities lending transactions, assists with client coverage across EMEA and APAC, and partners with trading, sales, and product teams to identify revenue opportunities and deliver client service. The successful candidate supports client activity, monitors market trends, optimizes securities lending opportunities, and assists in executing and managing lending transactions. The position offers exposure to hedge funds, institutional investors, and internal trading partners in a fast-paced global environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Relevant experience in securities lending, financing, prime brokerage, equity finance, capital markets, sales and trading, or a related financial services discipline.
- Understanding of global equity markets, securities financing transactions, and institutional client needs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret market data and develop actionable insights.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and market data analysis tools.
- Financial management, trading and investment analysis, trading strategy, trade monitoring, data and trend analysis, and price verification and valuation skills.
- Client management, customer and client focus, and sales strategy skills.
- Research and quantitative analysis, analytical thinking, and business acumen.
- Collaboration and teamwork skills, with strong communication and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in global financial markets and securities financing.
- Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and risk awareness.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
- Support international securities lending sales and trading activities across EMEA and APAC markets.
- Assist with client coverage and help maintain and develop relationships with institutional investors, hedge funds, and internal stakeholders.
- Perform market, financial, and quantitative analysis to identify lending opportunities, monitor market trends, and evaluate supply and demand dynamics.
- Assist in pricing, structuring, and executing securities lending transactions while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor hard-to-borrow securities, utilization trends, inventory availability, and balance sheet usage to support revenue generation initiatives.
- Support daily trading desk activities, including trade reconciliation, settlement oversight, exception management, and operational issue resolution.
- Collaborate with sales, trading, operations, risk, and product teams to deliver client solutions and transaction execution.
- Help identify opportunities to improve pricing discipline, supply optimization, and client engagement strategies.
- Participate in business development initiatives by preparing client presentations, market commentary, and performance analyses.
- Contribute to product enhancements and process improvements designed to increase efficiency, risk management, and revenue generation.
- Maintain awareness of global market structure developments, regulatory changes, and industry trends affecting securities lending.
Benefits
- Industry-leading benefits
- Access to paid time off
- Resources and support for employees
- Annual discretionary award eligibility based on individual performance and behaviors, line of business or group performance and contributions, and overall company success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
