Institutional Equities – Sales Trader

Job description

**Institutional Equities – Sales Trader** D.A. Davidson, a leading full-service financial services firm with operations nationwide (across 32 states), is accepting applications for experienced sales traders within the firm's Institutional Equities Group. **Background on** **D.A. Davidson.** At D.A. Davidson, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company specializing in wealth management, financial planning, equity & fixed income capital markets, investment banking, award- winning research, CD underwriting, public finance and more. Within the Equity Capital Markets division, we seek motivated individuals who will embrace the cultural imperatives for the group: high performance; team alignment; competitive urgency; and honesty and integrity. ### Qualifications: - 5-20+ years of institutional equity sales trading experience preferred - Established client franchise - Strong industry reputation and integrity - Proven relationship management - Bachelor’s degree required - Excellent verbal and written communications skills - Team approach, including sharing ideas - Intellectually curious - Fun/engaging personality ### Duties: - Maintain senior client relationships - Execute trades and provide insights - Deliver differentiated ideas - Represent the firm externally - Ensure compliance and reporting accuracy ### Why D.A. Davidson: - Strong Institutional Equities momentum with consistent growth in trading and check activity - Independent firm founded in 1935 with long-term stability and entrepreneurial culture - Financial Advisory division (~$90B AUM) providing scale and stability - Successful Fixed Income business, including consistent top tier ranking in underwriting - Differentiated, proprietary research platform considered a core strength - Innovative product offerings, including special situations and thematic strategies - Meaningful growth trajectory with long-term wealth creation potential - Collaborative, high-integrity culture with strong emphasis on personality and fit