D. A. Davidson & Co.
Financial Services
InstitutionalEquities–LongOnlySalesTrader
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“Institutional Equities – Long Only Sales Trader at D. A. Davidson & Co.. Skills: Institutional equity sales, Client franchise, Trade execution. Maintain senior client relationships. Execute trades”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10-20+ years institutional equity sales trading experience, Established client franchise, Bachelor's degree required, Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Nice to Have
Industry reputation and integrity, Proven relationship management, Team approach, Intellectually curious, Fun/engaging personality
What You'll Do.
Maintain senior client relationships
Deliver differentiated ideas
Represent the firm externally
Ensure compliance and reporting accuracy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
High team competitive; Sharing ideas
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
## Description D.A. Davidson & Co. - the Strength of Advice Our firm delivers a breadth of quality financial solutions to individual and institutional investors, companies, and government entities. D.A. Davidson Companies provides straightforward, personalized advice, nationally recognized research, and capital market investment banking expertise to clients who need help achieving their strategic financial goals. Institutional Equities – Long Only Sales Trader D.A. Davidson, a leading full-service financial services firm with operations nationwide (across 32 states), is accepting applications for experienced Long Only sales traders within the firm's Institutional Equities Group. The person in this role will cover primarily Long Only accounts but there is potential to cover Hedge Fund accounts as well. 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 10-20+ 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 exte
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