Institutional Equities – Sales Trader

About the firm

D.A. Davidson is a leading full-service financial services firm operating nationwide across 32 states. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, we have grown into a diversified financial services company specializing in wealth management, financial planning, equity & fixed income capital markets, investment banking, award-winning research, CD underwriting, and public finance. We identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas, and business opportunities, turning them into actionable insights and strategies.

Within the Equity Capital Markets division, we seek motivated individuals who embrace our cultural imperatives: high performance, team alignment, competitive urgency, honesty, and integrity.

About the role

We are accepting applications for experienced sales traders within our Institutional Equities Group.

Qualifications

• 5–20+ years of institutional equity sales trading experience preferred
• Established client franchise
• Strong industry reputation and integrity
• Proven relationship management
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Team approach, including sharing ideas
• Intellectually curious
• Fun/engaging personality

Responsibilities

• Maintain senior client relationships
• Execute trades and provide insights
• Deliver differentiated ideas
• Represent the firm externally
• Ensure compliance and reporting accuracy

Why D.A. Davidson

• Strong Institutional Equities momentum with consistent growth in trading and check activity
• Independent firm founded in 1935 with long-term stability and entrepreneurial culture
• Financial Advisory division ($90B AUM) providing scale and stability
• Successful Fixed Income business, including consistent top-tier ranking in underwriting
• Differentiated, proprietary research platform considered a core strength
• Innovative product offerings, including special situations and thematic strategies
• Meaningful growth trajectory with long-term wealth creation potential
• Collaborative, high-integrity culture with strong emphasis on personality and fit

Pay

The potential base salary range for this role is $150,000 – $300,000 per year. Additionally, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on achieving performance metrics. Compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering factors such as skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location.