Nuveen, a TIAA company · 11 hours ago
Equity Trader - Asian Markets (located virtually within San Francisco, CA or New York, NY areas)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$140K/yr - $196K/yr
3+ years expNuveen, a TIAA company, is a global investment leader seeking an Equity Trader for Asian Markets. The role involves purchasing and selling securities, collaborating with Portfolio Managers to assess financial opportunities, analyze risks, and develop trading strategies.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Supports Portfolio Managers to identify opportunities to improve on investment returns with existing and new customers
Informs Portfolio Managers of market movements, trading environment and performance of individual equities which may affect portfolio holdings and the execution of orders
Monitors market movements, trading environment and performance of individual equities to inform purchasing and selling of securities
Reviews portfolio records and reports that detail purchases and sales of securities
Ensures that all trading processes and documents comply with standard policies and requirements
Solves escalated administrative issues in support of trading activities
Support and handle various market needs of the Portfolio Managers and Analysts
Provide excellent quantitative and technical expertise in analyzing markets and sectors
Perform in a fast-paced environment with a passion for economic markets, along with a curiosity for why things happen to impact the market
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of direct execution and trading within Asian Markets
Ability to generate alpha through efficient trade execution
Knowledge of Asian market structure and regulations
Experience with electronic execution and use of algorithms
Ability to use various OMS/EMS systems and knowledge of trading technologies
Knowledge of various TCA metrics and benchmarks
Experience with trading Asian markets in live hours (overnight)
3+ Years Required
Preferred
University (Degree) Preferred
5+ Years Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Finance, Computer Science or Math
Possess the highest level of integrity
Ability to integrate and contribute within a team-oriented environment
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and successfully manage client relationships
Benefits
Superior retirement program
Highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings
Company
Nuveen, a TIAA company
Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.52BKey Investors
Government Employees Pension Service
2025-10-23Debt Financing· $171M
2025-09-03Private Equity
2024-12-16Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
William Huffman
Chief Executive Officer
Bihag N. Patel
Vice President & Senior Research Analyst
Recent News
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