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Job description
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
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
Who can apply
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