Institutional Sales Trainee

Hilltop Securities is looking to hire a Junior Institutional Sales Trainee. The Junior Institutional Sales Trainee will provide administrative and operational support to a team of Salespeople on the trading floor. This is an exciting opportunity to learn the Institutional Sales role and progress into a junior sales position. The target start date for this role will be June or July of 2027.

• Answer client inquires over the phone and via email
• Assist Institutional Sales team with daily activities
• Troubleshoot trade problems, check hedges and confirm trades with clients and dealers back-office teams
• Maintain databases and files
• Support the administrative needs of the office
• Obtain the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in the brokerage industry

• Bachelor's degree required (Finance or Econ preferred)
• Must have or be willing to obtain Series 7 & 63 licenses within six months of hire
• Desire to learn the Institutional Sales business
• Strong PC skills including knowledge of MS office products and the Bloomberg Terminal
• 1-2 years previous industry or sales experience preferred
• Team player, comfortable working in a loud, fast-paced, deadline-drive environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude even under extreme pressure
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit interested in working in a competitive environment Hours: 6am-6pm
• Monthly travel will be required to see clients