Director, Institutional Equities - Sales Trader

Posted: 11/08/2026

Closing Date: 12/09/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: NZ - Auckland

Job Category: Institutional Equities

About Jarden

We are a leading independent investment and advisory group. Founded in New Zealand in 1961 and established as a market leader for decades, we expanded our successful operation into Australia in 2020.

We serve a diverse range of clients, both local and international. This includes corporations, private equity firms, government entities and institutional investors. Our expertise encompasses corporate advisory, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, equities, research, fixed income, currencies & commodities. Our dedicated team of over 300 professionals includes some of the industry's most experienced and respected leaders. Together, we are committed to being our clients' most trusted partner.

We're seeking an experienced Institutional Equity Sales Trader to join our established Equities business. As we continue to invest in our team and platform, we're looking for someone who wants to play a key role in shaping what's next. Whether you're already established in New Zealand or considering a return home after building your career overseas, you'll work closely with global institutional and New Zealand clients, building trusted, long-term relationships while partnering with our Research and Investment Banking teams to deliver outstanding client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Manage and grow relationships with global institutional investors trading the New Zealand market
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• Execute equity orders with a strong focus on client outcomes, liquidity sourcing and best execution
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• Work closely and collaborate effectively with Research, Investment Banking, Equities Sales and Trading teams across New Zealand and Australia to deliver integrated client solutions
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• Identify new business opportunities and expand market share across existing and prospective clients
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• Contribute to the strategic growth of the Equities franchise
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• Mentor less experienced team members and help foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
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• Circa 8 – 10 years' experience in institutional equity sales trading
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• A solid understanding of New Zealand equity markets and credibility with institutional clients
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• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining long-term client relationships
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• High integrity, professionalism and a collaborative approach
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• Exceptional communication and commercial skills
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• The energy and ambition to contribute to a business with significant momentum
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• A results driven approach, with the ability to manage a fast paced and changing workload
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This is a unique opportunity to join Jarden's market leading New Zealand franchise which continues to grow its businesses and markets. We are looking for people who share our ambition.

You’ll be surrounded by experienced leaders, deep corporate relationships and a collaborative culture where high performers are empowered to make an impact.