Jones Trading

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For 50 years, JonesTrading has had a single focus: securing performance for our clients. In fact, in our relationship based model, we only succeed if we aid our clients in achieving their goals globally, across our services: trading; capital markets; prime brokerage; and commission management. Our collegial culture and environment recognizes individual excellence and performance, a balance between work and life allows our employees to focus on results.

Open Positions

Outsourced Trader – European Equities – Senior

Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience:  7+ years
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced agency European Equities Outsourced Trader to join our London-based trading team. The role involves executing equity orders on behalf of institutional clients including hedge funds, asset managers, and family offices. The successful candidate will work closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and operations teams to deliver high-quality execution, market insight, and seamless trade lifecycle management. This position requires knowledge of European equity markets, structure, liquidity, trading technology, and broker liquidity across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Execution & Market Intelligence

  • Execute equity and ETF orders across global markets on behalf of institutional clients
  • Manage high-touch and low-touch trading workflows across multiple venues and liquidity pools
  • Optimize execution using algorithmic trading tools, dark pools, and broker liquidity
  • Monitor real-time market developments, liquidity conditions, and corporate events
  • Provide insight on market structure, trading costs, and venue selection 

Client & Industry Interaction 

  • Serve as a primary trading contact for portfolio managers and investment teams
  • Provide market color, liquidity feedback, and execution strategy recommendations
  • Manage order flow and ensure accurate implementation of client trading instructions
  • Network locally to help identify new prospective clients and cross sell the firm’s outsourced, prime brokerage and execution capabilities. 
  • Maintain strong relationships with sell-side brokers and electronic liquidity providers

Trade Lifecycle Management

  • Ensure accurate order entry, execution, allocation, and booking within OMS/EMS systems
  • Coordinate with operations and middle office teams on trade settlement and issue resolution
  • Support regulatory reporting requirements and compliance policies

Required and Preferred Qualifications

  • European equity trading with 7+ years of experience, preferably at a hedge fund, asset manager, broker, or outsourced trading platform
  • Commercial mindset with strong client service orientation
  • Familiarity with various OMS/EMS platforms 
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment
  • Strong attention to detail and risk awareness

Send CV’s to: Jobs@JonesTrading.com

Outsourced Trader – European Equities – Junior

Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience:  2+ years
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an agency European Equities Outsourced Trader to join our London-based trading team. The role involves executing equity orders on behalf of institutional clients including hedge funds, asset managers, and family offices. The successful candidate will work closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and operations teams to deliver high-quality execution, market insight, and seamless trade lifecycle management. This position requires knowledge of European equity markets, structure, liquidity, trading technology, and broker liquidity across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Execution & Market Intelligence

  • Execute equity and ETF orders across global markets on behalf of institutional clients
  • Manage high-touch and low-touch trading workflows across multiple venues and liquidity pools
  • Optimize execution using algorithmic trading tools, dark pools, and broker liquidity
  • Monitor real-time market developments, liquidity conditions, and corporate events
  • Provide insight on market structure, trading costs, and venue selection 

Client & Industry Interaction 

  • Serve as a primary trading contact for portfolio managers and investment teams
  • Provide market color, liquidity feedback, and execution strategy recommendations
  • Manage order flow and ensure accurate implementation of client trading instructions
  • Network locally to help identify new prospective clients and cross sell the firm’s outsourced, prime brokerage and execution capabilities. 
  • Maintain strong relationships with sell-side brokers and electronic liquidity providers

Trade Lifecycle Management

  • Ensure accurate order entry, execution, allocation, and booking within OMS/EMS systems
  • Coordinate with operations and middle office teams on trade settlement and issue resolution
  • Support regulatory reporting requirements and compliance policies

Required and Preferred Qualifications

  • European equity trading with 2+ years of experience, preferably at a hedge fund, asset manager, broker, or outsourced trading platform
  • Commercial mindset with strong client service orientation
  • Familiarity with various OMS/EMS platforms 
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment
  • Strong attention to detail and risk awareness

Send CV’s to: Jobs@JonesTrading.com

Broker Dealer Operations Specialist

Location: New York, NY or Charleston, SC
Experience: 3–5 years
Classification: Exempt

Overview

Join JonesTrading as an Operations Specialist and take ownership of our institutional client onboarding experience. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to lead our onboarding process for DVP and Prime Services. As you support multiple business lines and navigate various clearing systems, you will find significant room for professional growth within our firm.

You won’t just be “processing paperwork” you will be the primary point of contact for transitioning clients to our platform. You will gain deep exposure to multiple clearing firms and complex workflows, making you a vital part of our daily operations. You will be the architect of the customer experience, managing everything from initial contact vetting and documentation to the technical transition onto our platforms. You will need to work across all levels of the firm to ensure the customer is successfully onboarded. 

We are looking for someone with a foundation and experience within bank or brokerage operations who is ready for more responsibility. If you are a self-starter who excels at managing moving parts and thrives in a constantly evolving environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute full-cycle onboarding for institutional clients, including KYC/documentation vetting.
  • Manage systematic account setup and transition across multiple clearing firm platforms.
  • Coordinate with EMS/OMS technology teams to configure trading and operational setups. 
  • Perform periodic documentation refreshes and provide ongoing client support.
  • Collaborate with multiple business units to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Communicate status updates and timelines towards go-live to the appropriate parties both internal and external.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

  • Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience. 
  • Onboarding and trading support experience is required.  
  • Experience with KYC/AML specialized software.
  • Series 7 or 99 are preferable but not required.
  • Knowledge of the institutional settlement process. 
  • Working knowledge of DTC, NSCC, CNS, and CDS processes
  • Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills required. 

Send CV’s to: HR@jonestrading.com