Managing Director, Sales Trader

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

A Rare Opportunity to Own One of the Most Expansive Books on the Street

We are building something exceptional. Our Equity Sales Trading group in New York City is seeking an elite Managing Director, Sales Trader to own and grow our Generalist franchise across some of the most dynamic and high-conviction sectors in global equity markets. This is not a seat; it is a platform. You will have access to world-class research, institutional client flow, cutting-edge execution infrastructure, and a compensation structure built to reward top performers. If you have a loyal buy-side following, the versatility to trade across sectors with authority, and the ambition to take your practice to its ceiling, we want to speak with you.

About the Role

As our Managing Director, Sales Trader, you will be the primary point of contact for our most valued buy-side clients across a broad and diversified sector coverage universe; including Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial Technology, Consumer & Retail, Consumer Tech, Financial Institutions and Real Estate, and Natural Resources, Energy & Industrials. You will work closely with our research analysts, sales team, and trading desk to deliver superior execution, differentiated market intelligence, and proactive idea generation across the full spectrum of your coverage. This is a high-profile, high-impact role with full institutional support and unmatched breadth of client engagement opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive liquidity sourcing by actively marketing order flow to buy-side clients and internal trading desks across all covered sectors; leveraging your network and cross-sector expertise to maximize execution quality and minimize market impact
• Serve as a real-time intelligence hub across your coverage universe; synthesizing sector-specific news flow, earnings catalysts, macro developments, and positioning data to keep clients ahead of the market in every vertical
• Generate and distribute high-conviction investment ideas through daily and weekly written commentary, Bloomberg client chats, and direct client engagement; building a reputation as a must-read, cross-sector voice across your buy-side network
• Build and deepen buy-side relationships, becoming the go-to Sales Trader for your book of clients across fundamental long-only, hedge fund, multi-strategy, and sector-specialist accounts
• Partner with our research and corporate access teams across all covered verticals to deliver a fully integrated, white-glove service experience that retains and grows wallet share
• Manage risk positions with discipline and precision across multiple sectors simultaneously; demonstrating sound judgment in fast-moving markets and communicating clearly with the desk on real-time exposures
• Collaborate on back-office functions including trade booking and break resolution to ensure seamless, error-free settlement

Why Join Us

• Platform, not just a seat: You will have the full weight of our institutional franchise behind you; research, corporate access, capital markets, and a senior team invested in your success across every sector you cover
• Compensation that reflects performance: Our bonus structure is designed to reward elite producers. Top performers are compensated like partners
• Culture of excellence: We operate with urgency, integrity, and a relentless focus on client outcomes. You will work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the business
• Stability meets opportunity: We have the balance sheet and client relationships of an established institution, with the growth mindset of a firm that is hungry to take market share

• 10+ years of sell-side equity sales trading experience, with demonstrated generalist or multi-sector coverage
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• Active Series 7, 63 and 55 licenses
• Proven roster of institutional buy-side clients with broad sector interests
• Working knowledge and fluency across Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial Technology, Financial Institutions and Real Estate, Consumer & Retail, Consumer Tech, and Natural Resources, Energy & Industrials
• Advanced financial literacy and ability to analyze and communicate across diverse sector reporting frameworks
• Ability to manage risk positions across multiple sectors under pressure
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and Microsoft Office (Excel advanced)

What Wedbush Offers You

As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
• FINRA License Sponsorship
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. Base salary: $250,000. This role offers a significant variable compensation opportunity, including but not limited to commissions, production bonuses, and an incentive plan. Total cash compensation for high performers has historically ranged from $500,000-$750,000. At Wedbush, decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.

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This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 17a-3, et. seq,, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.