Junior Equities Trader
About the job
- The candidate must have knowledge of equity markets.
- The candidate must have initial experience, such as an internship or apprenticeship, in trading or financial markets.
- The candidate must have a strong academic background in finance, computer science, or a related discipline.
- The candidate must hold the AMF certification or commit to obtaining it within six months of starting the role.
- The candidate must be fluent in French and English, both orally and in writing.
- The candidate must be able to work under pressure and solve problems quickly.
- Receive and execute client orders in APAC, EMEA, and US cash equity markets during the European trading session.
- Monitor DMA order flow to ensure orders are properly transmitted to the market.
- Apply best-execution policy and compliance rules, including MiFID II and market-abuse requirements.
- Check that client orders match executions carried out by brokers.
- Ensure all orders are correctly allocated in the booking system.
- Communicate internally with sales, operations/middle-office, and compliance teams.
- Knowledge of one or more programming languages, such as VBA, Python, C#, or C++, is a plus.
About the company
Market Securities is a global independent financial intermediary that provides institutional clients with market access and liquidity across multiple asset classes, including cash equities, fixed income, FX, equity derivatives, structured products, and commodities. It delivers brokerage services and trade execution through its Market Securities Group and Market Securities, LLC, with deep liquidity pools and low-latency access to exchanges and OTC markets, complemented by in-house research and market commentary. The firm distinguishes itself by being owned by its founding partners and maintaining independence, emphasizing cross-asset trading and price discovery across global centers. Its goal is to help institutional clients execute large and complex trades efficiently while gaining market insight and broad access.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 website claims >$1T traded, signaling meaningful institutional traction.
- March 2026 market volatility lifted securities-lending revenue 32% year over year.
- Current London, New York, Dubai, and Hong Kong coverage supports cross-asset client capture.
What critics are saying
- Mega-brokers like J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs compress execution margins through 2026.
- FINRA and DFSA oversight can force costly controls, disclosures, and account restrictions.
- If counterparties route flow elsewhere, independent scale becomes existentially uncompetitive by 2027.
What makes Market-Securities unique
- 2008-founded Market Securities runs eight financial centers and 300+ professionals.
- Market Securities, LLC stays FINRA-registered since 2016, supporting U.S. institutional access.
- The firm bundles research, price discovery, and liquidity across cash, derivatives, FX.
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Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus