Bernstein - Institutional Equity Financials Cash Trader

We are seeking an experienced Institutional Equity Cash Trader to join our trading team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing Financials sector-focused equity orders for our institutional client base while contributing to the firm’s research‑driven culture and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

·       Execute cash equity trades across designated sectors on behalf of institutional clients

·       Provide timely market insights, execution strategies, and trade support

·       Collaborate with sales, trading, and research teams to ensure seamless client coverage

·       Maintain strong external relationships with clients, exchanges, and liquidity partners

·       Monitor market developments, sector news, and trading catalysts

·       Adhere to internal compliance, risk management, and regulatory standards

We are looking for a research-driven, execution-focused trader who thrives in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality client service under pressure.

Basic Qualifications

·      5+ years of institutional equity trading experience with sector familiarity

·       Demonstrated ability to manage and execute client order flow in fast‑moving markets

·       Strong understanding of equity market structure, trading mechanics, and liquidity dynamics

·       Self-starter with the ability to operate independently and take initiative

·       Passionate about the stock market and market‑driven research

·       Effective communication skills with a professional, client-facing presence

·       Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to shared desk goals

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience trading financials

Bernstein is widely recognized as a premier global equity research and brokerage firm, with a trading platform that spans the US, Europe, and Asia. Our research and trading capabilities are sought out by leading investment managers around the world, and we have a long history of our research receiving #1 rankings for overall quality and industry knowledge.

Research is our legacy and foundation. Our brand is defined by our Blackbooks, renowned for their in-depth quantitative forecasts and unmatched industry expertise. Our Research Analysts are thought leaders who typically have many years of direct experience in the industries they cover. Our reputation is for the very highest caliber of disciplined investment and industry analysis.

In 2019 Bernstein acquired Autonomous Research, a highly regarded global financial services independent research firm. This acquisition further strengthened us as the preeminent provider of the highest-quality research to our clients worldwide.

On April 1, 2024, AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale announced the official launch of Bernstein, a new joint venture expanding our global cash equities and equity research business. Clients now have unparalleled equity liquidity access and a full range of integrated services, leveraging Bernstein’s cash equities and research capabilities and Societe Generale’s equity derivatives, prime services and equity capital markets offering.