Asia High Touch Cash Equity Trader – VP/SVP

Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full‑service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S., has been focused on serving clients for 60 years. We are a leader in providing insight, expertise, and execution to investors, companies, and governments. The firm offers deep sector expertise across investment banking, equities, fixed income, and asset and wealth management throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Vice President or Senior Vice President to join our Asia High Touch Cash Equities Trading team in New York. The ideal candidate will have significant experience executing high‑touch cash equity orders across major Asia‑Pacific markets, managing trading risk, and partnering closely with sales, research, and electronic trading teams to deliver superior client execution and market insight.

This role requires strong market intuition, exceptional execution capability, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑moving environment while representing Jefferies’ global high‑touch equities platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high‑touch cash equity orders across major Asia‑Pacific markets (ADRs) 
• Manage intraday trading risk within established limits and contribute to the desk’s overall PnL performance.
• Provide timely market color, regional insights, and flow commentary to institutional clients and internal partners.
• Collaborate closely with sales, research, electronic trading, and global sector teams to enhance the firm’s client offering.
• Maintain real‑time awareness of regional market developments, macro events, corporate actions, and regulatory frameworks affecting Asian equity markets.
• Ensure accurate trade booking, reconciliation, and coordination with operations, middle office, and compliance.
• Support content generation, pre‑trade analysis, and client‑facing commentary for Asia trading flows.
• Uphold Jefferies’ culture of integrity, teamwork, and responsible risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of high‑touch cash equities trading experience, with direct Asia‑Pacific market exposure strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of market microstructure, liquidity dynamics, and regulatory environments across key Asia markets.
• Quantitative aptitude and strong analytical skills; familiarity with TCA and trading analytics a plus.
• High proficiency with Excel; experience using Bloomberg, OMS/EMS platforms, and trading systems required.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide clear market color and client interaction.
• Exceptionally organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A self‑starter capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Required registrations: Series 7, 63, and 57 (or willingness to obtain in short order).

New York, NY Full Time Salary Range of $175,000-$300,000. 

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

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