CTC is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on helping the world price and manage risk. Our fun and trusting culture inspires us to solve the industry’s most challenging problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment.
We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.
Join CTC Execution Services (CTCX) as Head of Credit Sales and build our institutional client base, drive revenue growth, and oversee all aspects of the client facing portion of our Credit business. You will combine hands-on execution expertise with business development and team leadership responsibilities to establish CTC as a premier destination for institutional credit trading.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop and execute business strategy for credit sales division, including client acquisition targets, revenue goals, and market expansion initiatives while building and leading a high-performing sales team
- Develop trusted partnerships with institutional clients through consistent relationship management, regular check-ins, and personalized attention to maintain high client satisfaction and loyalty
- Lead hands-on trade execution for complex credit transactions, collaborate with technology teams to prioritize platform enhancements based on client feedback, and maintain proactive communication throughout the trade lifecycle to ensure seamless client experience.
- Act as the subject matter expert for client flow and partner with the trading team to ensure optimal execution
- Provide market intelligence, recommend optimal execution strategies, and educate clients on available order types and trading protocols to enhance their credit trading outcomes
- Manage operational workflow from client onboarding through trade settlement, partnering with middle office and clearing teams to resolve issues and optimize performance
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 5+ years of credit sales experience with established institutional relationships and demonstrated success in growing client business
- Strong market expertise and understanding of institutional client operations with the ability to identify client needs and deliver tailored solutions
- Works well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume trading environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Trading, Risk, Compliance, and Operations
- FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses required; Series 24 and 57 preferred
Compensation
The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.
Our Benefits
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected]. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.
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