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- Registration: Plan for the SIE + Series 57 exams (sponsored by a FINRA member firm post-hire).
- Track record: Lead with trading P&L / quantitative strengths.
- Visa: Target banks/prop firms with H-1B sponsorship.
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A few things to check before you start
- Are you ready for the SIE + Series 57 (firm-sponsored)?
- Can you show trading P&L or quantitative strength?
- Are you targeting firms with H-1B sponsorship?
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Equity Trader jobs in United States — questions answered
- Where are equity trader jobs in United States?
- Demand at banks, broker-dealers and prop firms; registration runs through FINRA.
- What salary range do equity trader jobs in United States pay?
- Equity traders average around US$100,469 (entry ~US$49,355); equity sales traders average ~US$197,739.
- Which cities hire equity traders in United States?
- New York, Chicago, Jersey City
- Which employers hire equity traders in United States?
- Investment banks and broker-dealers, Hedge funds and prop firms, Market-makers
- What licence or credential do you need in United States?
- Trading requires passing the SIE and Series 57 exams; you must be associated with and sponsored by a FINRA member firm to sit the representative exams.
- What work-permit / visa route applies in United States?
- H-1B specialty occupation for qualifying roles; financial firms in major hubs sponsor.
- What language level do you need?
- English.
Good to know about Equity Trader jobs in United States
- FINRA registration is firm-sponsored — you can't register independently.
- Pay is heavily performance/bonus-linked.
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