Equity Sales Trader

A leading Irish investment firm is seeking an experienced Equity Sales Trader to join its high-touch execution desk. The team provides execution and block liquidity services, with a strong focus on high-touch (HT) and off-book/on-exchange (OBOE) trading. The role centres on delivering best execution, sourcing liquidity with minimal market impact, and building strong institutional client relationships.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue growth, enhancing the firm's execution offering, and contributing to overall market share within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. This is an onsite role based in Dublin 2.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute client equity orders using high-touch and low-touch strategies, sourcing liquidity and minimising market impact.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients through regular interaction, meetings, and travel.
• Contribute to revenue generation by managing and growing a defined set of client accounts.
• Provide timely market colour, news, and insights to clients to support investment decision making.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Research, ECM) to enhance the execution platform and overall client offering.
• Ensure full adherence to regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest standards of compliance and transparency.

Key Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in an Institutional Equity Sales Trading or execution-focused role, with existing client relationships preferred.
• Relevant regulatory qualifications (e.g. Series 7 & 63 or equivalent stockbroking exams such as IOB/UK regulatory certifications).
• Strong understanding of equity markets, execution strategies, and the stockbroking environment.
• Demonstrated ability to generate revenue, develop client relationships, and convert new business opportunities.
• Proficiency in market systems such as Bloomberg, with willingness to learn additional trading and CRM platforms.