Sales Trader

SUMMARY:
Sales Trader – Institutional Desk (JSE) | Johannesburg

A dynamic and fast-growing stockbroking firm is looking for a Sales Trader to join its institutional trading desk. With the impending retirement of a senior trader, this role requires a self-sufficient, experienced professional who can manage institutional client relationships and help run the desk.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute trades for institutional clients, particularly asset managers like Coronation and Allan Gray.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships on the sales side.
• Work closely with the team (currently two traders) to run and grow the desk.
• Handle high-pressure market environments with confidence and precision.
• Provide market insights and recommendations to clients.

• 3-5 years of experience in institutional sales trading.
• Proven ability to engage directly with institutional clients (asset managers, pension funds, etc.).
• JSE experience is essential – familiarity with stockbroking and execution.
• Ability to hit the ground running and take ownership of the role.
• Strong understanding of trading operations and client servicing.
• BEE status is open – the right experience and attitude matter most.
• No formal qualifications required, but experience as a broker in the market is key.

• Be part of a fast-growing firm started two years ago, with a strong institutional focus.
• Work closely with senior professionals and transition into a leadership role on the desk.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a high-performance environment.
• Simple, efficient hiring process – 3 interview rounds with the partners.