Managing Director, Sales Trader
Wedbush Securities
Job DescriptionWedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms andinvestment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financialsolutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures andAdvanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in LosAngeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless,customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.A Rare Opportunity to Own One of the Most Expansive Books onthe StreetWe are building something exceptional. Our Equity Sales Trading groupin New York City is seeking an elite Managing Director, Sales Traderto own and grow our Generalist franchise across some of the mostdynamic and high-conviction sectors in global equity markets. This isnot a seat; it is a platform. You will have access to world-classresearch, institutional client flow, cutting-edge executioninfrastructure, and a compensation structure built to reward topperformers. If you have a loyal buy-side following, the versatility totrade across sectors with authority, and the ambition to take yourpractice to its ceiling, we want to speak with you.About the RoleAs our Managing Director, Sales Trader, you will be the primary pointof contact for our most valued buy-side clients across a broad anddiversified sector coverage universe; including Technology, Healthcare& Life Sciences, Industrial Technology, Consumer & Retail,Consumer Tech, Financial Institutions and Real Estate, and NaturalResources, Energy & Industrials. You will work closely with ourresearch analysts, sales team, and trading desk to deliver superiorexecution, differentiated market intelligence, and proactive ideageneration across the full spectrum of your coverage. This is ahigh-profile, high-impact role with full institutional support andunmatched breadth of client engagement opportunity.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive liquidity sourcing by actively marketing order flow tobuy-side clients and internal trading desks across all coveredsectors; leveraging your network and cross-sector expertise tomaximize execution quality and minimize market impactServe as a real-time intelligence hub across your coverageuniverse; synthesizing sector-specific news flow, earningscatalysts, macro developments, and positioning data to keep clientsahead of the market in every verticalGenerate and distribute high-conviction investment ideas throughdaily and weekly written commentary, Bloomberg client chats, anddirect client engagement; building a reputation as a must-read,cross-sector voice across your buy-side networkBuild and deepen buy-side relationships, becoming the go-to SalesTrader for your book of clients across fundamental long-only, hedgefund, multi-strategy, and sector-specialist accountsPartner with our research and corporate access teams across allcovered verticals to deliver a fully integrated, white-glove serviceexperience that retains and grows wallet shareManage risk positions with discipline and precision acrossmultiple sectors simultaneously; demonstrating sound judgment infast-moving markets and communicating clearly with the desk onreal-time exposuresCollaborate on back-office functions including trade booking andbreak resolution to ensure seamless, error-free settlementWhy Join UsPlatform, not just a seat: You will have the full weight of ourinstitutional franchise behind you; research, corporate access,capital markets, and a senior team invested in your success acrossevery sector you coverCompensation that reflects performance: Our bonus structure isdesigned to reward elite producers. Top performers are compensatedlike partnersCulture of excellence: We operate with urgency, integrity, and arelentless focus on client outcomes. You will work alongside some ofthe sharpest minds in the businessStability meets opportunity: We have the balance sheet and clientrelationships of an established institution, with the growth mindsetof a firm that is hungry to take market shareExperience and Skills10+ years of sell-side equity sales trading experience, withdemonstrated generalist or multi-sector coverageBachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related fieldActive Series 7, 63 and 55 licensesProven roster of institutional buy-side clients with broad sector interestsWorking knowledge and fluency across Technology, Healthcare &Life Sciences, Industrial Technology, Financial Institutions andReal Estate, Consumer & Retail, Consumer Tech, and NaturalResources, Energy & IndustrialsAdvanced financial literacy and ability to analyze and communicateacross diverse sector reporting frameworksAbility to manage risk positions across multiple sectors under pressureProficiency in Bloomberg and Microsoft Office (Excel advanced)What We OfferWhat Wedbush Offers YouAs part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securitiesoffers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believethat providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageousreward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiplehealth plan options for you and your familyHealth Savings Account with company-sponsored contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent carePre-Tax Commuter Benefits401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching andprofit-sharing contributionsTuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year3 weeks of Paid Time Off2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)10 Paid HolidaysCharitable Donation Matching ContributionsPaid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)FINRA License SponsorshipTravel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount ProgramsThe reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role hasnot been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonableestimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligiblefor additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on thecolleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisionsregarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and aredependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillsets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and otherbusiness and organizational needs.Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal EmploymentOpportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race,religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genderidentity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status,marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, geneticinformation, family care or medical leave status, or any otherconsideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or locallaws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived tohave these characteristics or is associated with someone who isperceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a cultureof inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their uniquecontributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm theeligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilitieshere This position is subject to various laws or regulations that imposerestrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due tocriminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are notlimited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule17a-3, et. seq., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.Job Tracking ID: 512079-915234Job Location: New York, NYJob Level: AnyLevel of Education: AnyJob Type: Full-Time/RegularDate Updated: 09/15/2026Years of Experience: AnyStarting Date: ASAP
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