Senior Sales Trader

CMC Markets

  • Sydney, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
If you also believe that everyone should be able to achieve their financial potential, then you’ll love contributing to CMC Markets’ company vision of providing the ultimate trading experience. Seize the opportunity to progress your career in the fintech industry by joining a global leader in CFD trading and share investing. Grow yourself personally and professionally with a company that’s growing with you, by global expansion and product offering.Your expertise in financial markets will take centre stage in this dynamic role where you'll shape the trading experience for Australia's most sophisticated investors. As our Senior Sales Trader, you'll work directly with high-net-worth clients and institutional traders, using your market knowledge to guide their investment decisions while building your reputation as a trusted adviser in the derivatives space.Your career progression opportunities are substantial. You'll work closely with our Head of Premium Client Management to develop future business strategies, while building a network that spans Australia's financial services industry. The role includes media opportunities where you can establish yourself as a market commentator, appearing on television, radio, and in written publications.Why you'll like working hereJust some of the reasons you’ll love working here include:
  • Leave benefits: Accrue 5 additional annual leave entitlements each year called My Days, as well as enjoying 5 extra annual leave days once you pass 12 months. Enjoy your birthday off to spend time with family and friends, on us! Utilise a free annual charity day to give back to your community.
  • $0 Trades: Staff & family trading accounts with CMC Markets Invest have access to the best brokerage rates in the market - $0 trades for all domestic and international equity orders!
  • Continuous learning: Our L&D offering covers both technical and performance training, ensuring you're always learning new skills.
  • Unlimited access to a dedicated benefits & wellbeing hub where you can save money through various retailer discounts, and make use of a variety of resources that will enhance your physical and mental wellbeing
  • Collaboration: We believe that great things happen when smart people work together, that’s why we’ve made the decision to work five days in the office.
  • Office perks: Help yourself to free breakfast cereals, condiments, and coffee to fuel your workday. Our culture club provides opportunities for everyone whether you’re into fitness, pizza making classes, socialising or bringing out your competitive side in trivia or lawn bowls!
What you’ll be working on
  • Develop and execute strategies to grow high-net-worth and professional trading volumes across Australia
  • Identify new opportunities and market segments to strengthen our sales trading proposition
  • Deliver premium client seminars, workshops, and tailored educational events
  • Build and manage relationships with top-tier clients, driving acquisition and retention
  • Execute trades while providing strategic market insights and guidance
  • Handle complex institutional queries and deliver sophisticated market commentary
  • Support the Head of Premium Client Management in delivering office targets and developing future strategies
  • Mentor and train the sales trading team, supporting long-term growth and compliant success
  • Act as a market expert, providing commentary across media and staying ahead of global economic trends
What will help you be successful?
  • 3-5 years' experience in derivative and financial sales with a proven track record of business development in B2C or B2B relationships
  • Strong network and client base - the ability to bring across existing client relationships is highly valued
  • Deep knowledge of global financial markets across multiple asset classes, with the analytical skills to communicate complex concepts clearly
  • High-pressure performance ability - you thrive in target-driven environments while maintaining excellent attention to detail
  • Professional qualifications including a tertiary degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field, plus RG 146 certification
  • Technical expertise in platform and phone dealing processes, with proven ability to execute client trades accurately and efficiently
  • Outstanding communication skills including excellent telephone manner, interpersonal abilities, and the confidence to represent CMC Markets in media appearances
  • Full working rights to work in Australia permanently
The things we live byCMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don’t just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.Click on the link to find out more about the things we live by at CMC MarketsWe’re always on the lookout for great people, so even if you don’t feel you are a 100% fit, apply with your up-to-date CV and we’ll consider you for this role and any other suitable opportunities across the business.We look forward to hearing from you!Please be vigilant when applying for jobs online. CMC Markets will never request personal identification details, such as Date of Birth or Tax File Number prior to an offer being made. If your initial application is successful, regardless of whether you've applied directly or through an approved recruiter, you will always liaise with a representative from CMC's Talent Acquisition team. We will only discuss a role you have formally applied for via phone or email (CMC Markets email address); and never via Facebook or Telegram.

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