Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of experience in consumer finance or capital markets., Relevant FINRA certifications such as Series 24, 7, 4, or 63/66., Proven track record in sales and customer acquisition within the API trading space., Strong understanding of API trading, coding, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance..

Key responsibilities:

Acquire and advocate for API traders at Public.

Build and maintain a pipeline of high-potential prospects.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet sales goals.

Engage with active trading and capital markets to promote API trading services.

Job description

About Public

Public is the long-term investing platform. Investors use AI and a vast variety of asset classes, from stocks and bonds to crypto and options, to build portfolios for the long haul. Launched in 2019, Public has been trusted with billions in assets of affluent investors. Headquartered in New York City, it’s raised over $400M from investors like Accel and Tiger Global.

What you’ll do:

You’ll be responsible for directly acquiring and advocating for API traders at Public. You will work with all functions and utilize all assets at Public to attract, acquire, onboard and retain traders who use our individual API to trade. This will include building and maintaining a pipeline of high potential prospects, sourced from Public-generated and advocate-generated sources. You will, where required, identify and work with external partners to deliver on your goals.

This role has an uncapped bonus structure based on sales performance.

What we’re looking for:

5+ years experience working in a premier consumer finance and/or capital markets organization
Series 24, Series 7, Series 4 and/or 63/66 (or other FINRA certifications)
Track record of sales and/or direct customer acquisition in the API trading space
Experience working within regulatory compliance constraints to deliver business outcomes
Skills to demonstrate API trading, including coding and troubleshooting
Ability to build processes and approaches for acquiring clients
Deep expertise and engagement with capital markets and active trading, including equities, crypto, and options trading
Creative problem solver on behalf of company and clients
Independent operator
Intellectual curiosity
Active Public member (sign up today!)

Bonus Points:

Deep understanding of all tools and needs of API-based trading
Equity capital markets, trading, and/or research experience
Experience with markets and financial data (e.g., exchange data, fundamental data), and platform providers (e.g., Bloomberg)
Fluency with data (and interest in learning) SQL and/or Python programming languages

Public is an equal employment opportunity employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We celebrate people of all race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

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