Equity Sales Trader

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Equities Sales Trader — Amsterdam or The Hague (Boutique Sell-Side)

We’re a boutique institutional broker with a high-touch culture, and we’re hiring an Equities Sales Trader to be based in our offices in the Amsterdam or The Hague. This is a hybrid seat: client execution + real-time market color + hands-on trade support, with daily coordination alongside our U.S.-based, self-clearing settlements/ops team.

 What you’ll do

• Execute cash equity orders for institutional clients with a best-execution mindset


• Partner closely with Sales and Trading to deliver high-touch coverage and fast follow-through


• Provide actionable market color (flows, catalysts, liquidity, sector/stock moves) and desk commentary


• Own trade lifecycle support: booking, allocations, confirmations, and break resolution


• Work directly with U.S. Operations/Settlements to ensure smooth processing across time zones


• Adhere to best execution policies, regulatory obligations, and internal trading controls


• Escalate market, operational, or counterparty risks promptly; assist in refining desk procedures and controls


• Collaborate with institutional salespeople and position traders


• Gain familiarity with William Blair’s equity products and research. Listen to research meetings, teach-ins, etc. to increase knowledge and allow successful support of the team.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in equities sales trading / execution / trading assistant / desk analyst–style role


• Solid grasp of the equity trade lifecycle and strong attention to detail


• Comfortable communicating under pressure—clear, concise, solutions-oriented


• OMS/EMS and trade capture experience 


• EU work authorization; English required 


• Comfort working across time zones and coordinating with U.S. teams late afternoon Europe time


• Experience supporting institutional client flow 


• Relevant licensing and local regulatory familiarity (as applicable to NL/EU)


• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)


• High attention to detail and ownership mindset—comfortable being the “last mile” to ensure trades process cleanly

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