eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Macquarie

• Location

  USA-NY-New York City

• Compensation

  Information not provided

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  22 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  545577

Macquarie Group (Macquarie) is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services. Macquarie's main business focus is making returns by providing a diversified range of services to clients. Macquarie acts on behalf of institutional, corporate and retail clients and counterparties around the world. Founded in 1969, Macquarie operates in more than 60 office locations in 27 countries. Internationally the focus is on select markets where we have a distinct competitive advantage.

Macquarie Securities Group (MSG) encompasses Macquarie's institutional stockbroking, equity derivatives and equity finance activities. MSG utilises its skills in research and risk management to develop equity-based financial solutions and services for clients globally.

We are currently looking for a Senior Portfolio Sales Trader in our New York office. In this role, you will be responsible for the external sales of Macquarie's US Domestic Program Trading and Execution business. You will prospect and liaise with current Macquarie staff to market US Portfolio Trading to existing clients, as well as bring new clients to the platform. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the sales process from the initial client meeting through to client setup and initial trade. In addition, you will work closely with our quantitative research group to help market and monetise the quantitative research effort through execution; as well as be heavily involved in the ongoing development of the business.

To be successful, you will have:

• Program Sales experience at a senior level, ideally with exposure or prior experience in both US and international equities
• strong institutional client relationships and a willingness to develop new ones
• proven project management skills and a commitment to building a successful business
• a detailed knowledge of risk management, technical and operational procedures in an Portfolio Trading environment
• excellent academic qualifications, ideally in a quantitative discipline
• Series 7, 63 and 55 licenses