Job Description

Sales Trader Institutional Equity

Location: Mumbai
Function: Institutional Equity
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Sales Trader – Institutional Equity to manage and develop relationships with institutional clients and execute equity trades efficiently. The role requires a strong understanding of equity markets, institutional trading, market microstructure and the ability to provide timely execution and market insights to clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Execute institutional equity trades across cash market segments with accuracy, speed and adherence to best-execution practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Mutual Funds, PMS, AIFs, FIIs/FPIs, Insurance Companies and other institutional investors.
- Act as a key interface between institutional clients, research, dealing and execution teams.
- Understand client trading requirements and provide market colour, liquidity updates, trading ideas and execution support.
- Monitor market movements, volumes, liquidity, order flows and price trends to support effective trade execution.
- Generate trading opportunities through existing institutional relationships and deepen client engagement.




- Coordinate with research and other internal teams to provide relevant market and stock-level insights to clients.
- Ensure adherence to internal risk controls, regulatory requirements and compliance procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, orders and trading activities.

Candidate Profile

- 3–8 years of relevant experience in Institutional Equity Sales Trading / Equity Dealing / Institutional Broking.
- Strong understanding of Indian equity markets, trading mechanisms, market structure and execution strategies.
- Existing relationships with institutional investors will be an advantage.
- Strong communication, negotiation and client-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a rapid-paced, market-driven environment.
- Strong numerical, analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline. NISM certification(s) relevant to the role would be preferred.

Key Skills

Institutional Equity | Sales Trading | Equity Markets | Trade Execution | Institutional Clients | Market Intelligence | Order Flow | Client Relationship Management | Market Microstructure | Risk & Compliance

Location: Mumbai

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