Equities Trader - Asia Coverage (Electronic Trading Focus)

Job Description Summary

US-based role covering Asia equity market hours and Asia client flows (domestic and international).

Execute and manage Asia equity orders during local market sessions, delivering high-quality electronic execution and client service. Own the trading workflow across OMS/EMS and FIX connectivity, partnering with portfolio trading, operations, and technology to resolve issues and improve resiliency.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

• Manage electronic and high-touch execution for Asia equity flows; maintain market awareness and risk controls.
• Monitor overnight orders and positions; provide timely updates and handoffs to US day teams.
• Troubleshoot order lifecycle issues across OMS/EMS, FIX, algos/routers, and venue gateways; escalate and document root cause.
• Have portable, buy side relationships that can be monetized through the execution of Asian equities
• Support portfolio trading: coordinate lists, monitor completion, manage allocations, and resolve post-trade exceptions.
• Partner with Ops/Tech/Risk/Compliance to ensure best execution, policy adherence, and continuous workflow improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Business/Finance/Accounting or related).
• Strong OMS/EMS navigation skills; comfort working in multiple systems in fast markets.
• Working knowledge of FIX message flow/sessions; ability to diagnose connectivity and routing problems.
• Clear communicator with a customer-first mindset; able to prioritize under time pressure.
• Familiarity with Asia market microstructure and portfolio/program trading is a plus.

Location: United States (overnight coverage), open to all locations, as well as remote.

Coverage: Asia equity market hours; global client flows

Focus: Electronic execution, OMS/EMS + FIX troubleshooting

Experience: 3-6 years; SIE (FINRA) required

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting (Required), Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required), Bachelor’s: Finance (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Salary Range

$80,000.00-$150,000.00

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Remote

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.