Full job description We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Sales Trader to join our London office, focusing on Japanese equities. The role will support institutional client coverage and execution services, acting as a key link between clients, internal trading desks, and the Japanese market.
While prior experience in Japanese equities is highly desirable, we are also interested in candidates with exposure to cross-border equity trading and coordination with overseas trading desks.
Key Responsibilities
• Support senior sales traders in servicing institutional clients (asset managers, hedge funds, etc.)
• Execute client orders in Japanese equities in an accurate and timely manner
• Monitor market movements, news flow, and corporate events related to Japanese stocks
• Provide clients with market colour, trade ideas, and execution updates
• Seamlessly liaise closely with Tokyo trading desk to ensure seamless order handling and information flow
• Coordinate with traders across different time zones to facilitate overnight and cross-market trading activity
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (research, compliance, operations)
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements (FCA) and internal policies
• Assist in trade reporting, booking, and post-trade processes
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Economics, or related field preferred)
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience in sales trading, trading, or equity-related roles
• Strong interest in global equity markets with an emphasis on Japanese markets
• Fluent in English (Japanese language skills are not required)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively across time zones in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• A flexible mindset to understand equity and equity-linked products.