Head of Trading / Investments

Seeking a Head of Institutional Trading / Investment Counsellor for our Broker Dealer client, - this role will lead the firm’s institutional trading platform while serving as a senior advisor to institutional and high-net-worth clients. This role is responsible for overseeing execution across asset classes, driving revenue through primary and secondary market opportunities, and managing a small team of traders. Responsibilities Oversee trading activity across fixed income, equities, ETFs, and derivatives, ensuring best execution and adherence to regulatory standards Act as a senior execution trader across fixed income, equity, and futures for internal affiliates and private banking clients Manage the full trade lifecycle, including execution, allocation, settlement coordination, and documentation review Monitor market conditions and liquidity to optimize execution strategies and pricing outcomes Participate in daily market and research calls, remaining current on macroeconomic trends and financial markets Identify and onboard new real money and mid-tier institutional accounts to drive incremental revenue growth Contribute directly to revenue generation across both primary and secondary markets Provide portfolio guidance and market insight to institutional and high-net-worth clients Advise clients on fixed income strategies, asset allocation, and relative value opportunities Translate market developments into actionable investment ideas tailored to client objectives Support client communications with timely updates, trade ideas, and execution feedback Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of traders, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture Establish trading protocols, execution standards, and performance expectations Oversee daily workflow, trade allocation, and risk controls across the desk Ensure adherence to SEC, FINRA, and internal compliance policies across all trading activities Monitor trading risk, position limits, and exposure across asset classes Maintain accurate records and support regulatory reporting and audits Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field 10+ years of experience in institutional trading, sales trading, or capital markets within a broker-dealer or investment bank Strong experience in fixed income markets required; multi-asset experience preferred Proven track record of developing institutional relationships and driving revenue growth Experience managing or mentoring a trading team Deep understanding of market structure, execution strategies, and trade lifecycle processes Strong market intuition and execution discipline Relationship-driven with commercial acumen Leadership presence with the ability to manage and scale a team High attention to detail and operational awareness Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment Biligual Spanish and English and / or Portuguese #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascendo Resources