Senior Trader, Brokerage

Northern Trust

. Execute institutional equity orders across single-stock, portfolio, block, and index-related strategies while meeting client instructions and best execution standards.

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $184,115 - $313,145 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in executing institutional equity orders, managing trading strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in analyzing transaction costs and enhancing trading workflows to optimize performance and client satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Institutional Equity Trading ExperienceEquity Market Structure KnowledgeTransaction Cost Analysis (TCA)FINRA Series 7, 57, and 63 LicensesStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Execution Strategy DevelopmentAlgorithmic Trading StrategiesRisk ManagementPerformance Data AnalysisMarket Conditions Assessment

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsOperational Discipline

Tools & Technologies

Trading TechnologiesExecution VenuesData Analytics Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CFAMBA

Industry Keywords

Best Execution PracticesLiquidity DynamicsInstitutional ClientsBroker RelationshipsCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute institutional equity orders across single-stock, portfolio, block, and index-related strategies while meeting client instructions and best execution standards.
Determine execution approach, broker strategy, algorithm selection, and venue strategy based on market conditions, liquidity, and risk.
Partner with external and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless trade flow, accurate communication, and efficient execution.
Monitor execution quality and trading outcomes; identify and escalate risks, exceptions, and operational issues.
Operate within trading limits, entitlements, and control frameworks while maintaining compliance with firm policies, client mandates, and regulatory requirements.
Support audit, compliance, and regulatory reviews through documentation of execution decisions, rationale, and outcomes.
Use pre-trade and post-trade transaction cost analysis to inform strategy and evaluate broker and venue performance.
Enhance trading workflows, technology platforms, execution processes, and control frameworks.
Develop relationships with institutional clients, brokers, and market participants and advise on execution strategy and market conditions.
Serve as a subject matter expert on equity market structure, execution venues, trading technologies, and best execution practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree or equivalent experience.
7+ years of institutional equity trading experience, including responsibility for executing large and complex equity orders across varying market conditions.
Strong understanding of equity market structure, liquidity dynamics, execution venues, algorithmic trading strategies, and best execution requirements.
Demonstrated ability to manage significant trading activity while balancing client objectives, execution quality, risk management, and operational discipline.
Proven track record of exercising sound execution judgment in fast-moving and volatile market environments.
Experience analyzing and interpreting transaction cost analysis (TCA), execution metrics, and performance data to improve trading outcomes.
Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to discuss execution strategy, market conditions, and trading performance with institutional clients and senior stakeholders.
Established institutional client and broker relationships are preferred.
CFA, MBA, or similar advanced credentials are a plus, along with proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to support trading decisions and execution performance evaluation.
FINRA Series 7, 57, and 63 licenses required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

retirement benefits (401k and pension)
health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
paid time off
parental and caregiver leave
life & accident insurance
other voluntary and well-being benefits
discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
flexible and collaborative work culture
Movement within the organization is encouraged
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with health conditions and disabilities