Jefferies is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Vice President, TMT Trader to join its Equities platform in New York. The successful candidate will be responsible for market making, risk facilitation, client execution, and idea generation across the Technology, Media & Telecommunications sector. This individual will serve as a key partner to institutional clients while collaborating closely with Research, Sales, Investment Banking, and Corporate Access teams to deliver differentiated market insight and trading solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record of trading risk, developing client relationships, and generating actionable sector content. While a TMT background is preferred, the firm is open to experienced senior position traders from other sectors who demonstrate a proven ability to manage risk, drive client engagement, and contribute strategically across the franchise.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade and manage risk across TMT equities, providing liquidity and facilitating client flows while maintaining disciplined risk management practices.
- Act as a market maker and trusted execution partner for institutional clients.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with hedge funds, mutual funds, long-only asset managers, and other institutional investors.
- Generate differentiated sector insights, trading ideas, and market commentary that add value to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Partner closely with Equity Research Analysts to develop a deep understanding of sector trends, company developments, earnings events, and thematic opportunities.
- Collaborate with Sales Trading teams to identify client opportunities and enhance franchise positioning within the TMT space.
- Work alongside Investment Banking professionals to support corporate client engagement and maximize connectivity across the platform.
- Participate in corporate access events, investor meetings, conferences, and marketing initiatives.
- Monitor market developments, news flow, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic events impacting the sector.
- Contribute to the continued growth and strategic expansion of the TMT trading franchise.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in equities trading, position trading, market making, or risk facilitation.
- Demonstrated ability to trade risk and manage a proprietary or facilitation book effectively.
- Strong institutional client relationships and a proven ability to cultivate and expand client coverage.
- Experience generating actionable market content, trade ideas, and sector insights.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment.
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities in fast-moving market conditions.
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 57 (or ability to obtain upon hire).
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients. Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law. The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.
