Job Description

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Equities Sales Trader — Amsterdam or The Hague (Boutique Sell-Side)

We’re a boutique institutional broker with a high-touch culture, and we’re hiring an Equities Sales Trader to be based in our offices in the Amsterdam or The Hague This is a hybrid seat: client execution + real-time market color + hands-on trade support, with daily coordination alongside our U.S.-based, self-clearing settlements/ops team.

What you’ll do

• Execute cash equity orders for institutional clients with a best-execution mindset
• Partner closely with Sales and Trading to deliver high-touch coverage and fast follow-through
• Provide actionable market color (flows, catalysts, liquidity, sector/stock moves) and desk commentary
• Own trade lifecycle support: booking, allocations, confirmations, and break resolution
• Work directly with U.S. Operations/Settlements to ensure smooth processing across time zones
• Adhere to best execution policies, regulatory obligations, and internal trading controls
• Escalate market, operational, or counterparty risks promptly; assist in refining desk procedures and controls
• Collaborate with institutional salespeople and position traders
• Gain familiarity with William Blair’s equity products and research. Listen to research meetings, teach-ins, etc. to increase knowledge and allow successful support of the team.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in equities sales trading / execution / trading assistant / desk analyst–style role
• Solid grasp of the equity trade lifecycle and strong attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating under pressure—clear, concise, solutions-oriented
• OMS/EMS and trade capture experience
• EU work authorization; English required
• Comfort working across time zones and coordinating with U.S. teams late afternoon Europe time
• Experience supporting institutional client flow
• Relevant licensing and local regulatory familiarity (as applicable to NL/EU)
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset—comfortable being the “last mile” to ensure trades process cleanly

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About Our Firm

William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com

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