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Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

Why Stifel:
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

What You'll Be Doing:
The Vice President-Institutional Equity Agency Trader executes trades for institutional clients in the equity markets. They will work closely with portfolio managers and research analysts to implement investment strategies and achieve optimal execution for client orders. The Institutional Equity Agency Trader deeply understands market dynamics, liquidity, and trading algorithms. They will monitor market trends, analyze trading data, and seek opportunities to improve execution performance.

What We're Looking For:
<ul><li>Trade equities utilizing trading strategies.</li><li>Research and trade exchange list equities based on fundamental and technical analysis of individual stock components.</li><li>Initiate positions in securities based on technical and fundamental analysis of specific stock, industry, and market conditions.</li><li>Stay abreast of all capital market developments by constantly monitoring equity and industry research reports.</li><li>Develop short and long-term strategies to increase the firm's capital trading.</li></ul>

What You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Ability to analyze data quickly and efficiently to make profitable trading decisions.</li><li>Ability to conduct market research to stay abreast of the economic environment.</li><li>Ability to design and execute trading strategies.</li></ul>

Education & Experience:
<ul><li>Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Minimum Required: 6+ years of experience in equity trading.</li></ul>

Licenses & Credentials:
<ul><li>Minimum Required: FINRA Series 7, 63, and 57.</li></ul>

Systems & Technology:
<ul><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Familiar with trading programs.</li></ul>

About Stifel:
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up.  We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas.  Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success. While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations.  Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more.  Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success. At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off. Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Why Stifel:
Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

What You'll Be Doing:
The Institutional Equity Agency Trader executes trades for institutional clients in the equity markets. They work closely with portfolio managers and research analysts to implement investment strategies and achieve optimal execution for client orders. The Institutional Equity Agency Trader deeply understands market dynamics, liquidity, and trading algorithms. They monitor market trends, analyze trading data, and seek opportunities to improve execution performance.

What We're Looking For:
<ul><li>Trade equities are utilizing trading strategies.</li><li>Research and trade exchange list equities based on fundamental and technical analysis of individual stock components.</li><li>Initiate positions in securities based on technical and fundamental analysis of specific stock, industry, and market conditions.</li><li>Stay abreast of all capital market developments by constantly monitoring equity and industry research reports.</li><li>Develop short and long-term strategies to increase the firm's capital trading.</li></ul>

What You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Ability to analyze data quickly and efficiently to make profitable trading decisions.</li><li>Ability to conduct market research to stay abreast of the economic environment.</li><li>Ability to design and execute trading strategies.</li></ul>

Education & Experience:
<ul><li>Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum Required: 2+ years of experience in equity trading.</li></ul>

Licenses & Credentials:
<ul><li>Minimum Required: FINRA Series 7, 63, and 57.</li></ul>

Systems & Technology:
<ul><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Familiar with trading programs.</li></ul>

About Stifel:
Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up.  We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas.  Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success. While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations.  Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more.  Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success. At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off. Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. Enabled by our breadth of experience and deep expertise, we are proud to deliver top-quality products and services to customers across our family of brands – including Metal Exchange and Pennex.

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Overview:
Consider joining Metal Exchange as a Recycled Metals Buyer at our St. Louis, MO location.  This fast-paced buying position is primarily focused on purchasing non-ferrous metals directed at markets and products that fit within one or more of our business units. As a Buyer, you will need to build and maintain strong relationships with our current and prospective trading partners. The Buyer must understand the dynamics of the market as well as costs associated with the transactions so that the profitability is well planned and executed. The position requires an understanding of various market pricing components and management of the associated risks.   A successful Buyer will be personable and capable of soliciting, developing, and growing relationships with our trading partners. The Buyer will also possess analytical skills to make decisions that are good for Metal Exchange and our trading partner. Negotiating skills that combine the characteristics of a good relationship, a professional and well-developed strategy, a sense of fairness, and a good understanding of our needs, are essential. Any commercial disputes that arise must be resolved in a timely and amicable manner, particularly in the scrap business where they periodically arise, requiring the negotiation skills. We are looking for safe and dedicated individuals to help us serve these customers! 

Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Maintains current supplier relationships and acquires new ones, to gain additional market share.  </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Visits current and prospective suppliers at their facilities. Performs inspection of materials to ensure quality. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Negotiates agreements to maximize margins for Metal Exchange, while understanding the associated risks. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Consistently increases the total number of accounts handled and volumes of business concluded. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Provides customer service by efficiently and economically resolving quality claims and/or other discrepancies between Metal Exchange, the buyers, and the sellers. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Develops knowledge of metal markets and the tools necessary to compete in the trading business (terminal markets, tolls, formula pricing, hedging, etc.) </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Completes a three-month training program before calling on suppliers. This includes working in a scrap yard, training from senior traders, and visits to manufacturing facilities. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Becomes familiar with current metal prices by receiving, reviewing, and analyzing price sheets daily. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in"> Enters in data accurately and timely. This will include accurate entry of contracts, hedge requests, and order changes into Metal Exchange’s business trading system.  </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Performs responsibilities in an assertive and professional way. Remains driven while in the pursuit of opportunities – both domestically and internationally and is willing to travel a minimum of 25% of the time. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Attends industry events to keep up with current market trends. Develops and maintains relationships with industry partners, customers, and contacts. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 

Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate Will Have: Education  <ul><li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in">Required: Bachelor’s degree </li></ul>Experience  <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in">0-3 years of business or metal experience  </li></ul>Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<ul><li>Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills </li><li>Ability to work with others and be a part of a team  </li><li>Proficient negotiation techniques and strategies </li><li>Demonstrates astute business acumen and sound judgement </li><li>Self-starter, a strong drive, and intellectual curiosity </li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to effectively disseminate information in a clear and concise manner  </li><li>Ability to travel up to 25% of the time </li><li>Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available </li><li>Regular attendance is required</li><li>Candidates must meet pre-employment screening requirements, including background checks and drug screenings</li><li>Must live in or be willing to relocate to St. Louis, MO</li></ul>

About Us:
Perks of the Job<ul><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>Disability and life insurance</li><li>401(k) with matching contribution</li><li>Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays</li><li>Enterprise-wide winter break between Christmas and New Year’s holidays</li><li>Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development</li><li>Ample opportunity for career growth and advancement</li><li>Paid time off for all new parents</li></ul>Why Our People Love Working Here<ul><li>Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture</li><li>Highly engaged workforce – as indicated by best-in-class engagement scores</li><li>NEW FOR 2026! Summer Hours- Hybrid work schedule from Memorial Day through Labor Day, consisting of 3 in-office days and 2 remote days per week </li><li>NEW FOR 2026! Up to 10 remote workdays permitted between Labor Day and Memorial Day during normal business hours</li><li>Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring and growth</li><li>Leaders committed to building more diverse, inclusive teams</li><li>On-Demand pay via DailyPay</li><li>Robust recognition and reward program</li><li>Community Impact opportunities including additional time off to volunteer and charitable match up to $250 per employee</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Complimentary refreshment bar with beverages and snacks</li><li>Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands</li><li>Wellness incentive program</li><li>Regular employee celebrations and events</li></ul><h3>Who We Are</h3>Celebrating 50 years in 2024, MX Holdings is a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and manufacturing of non-ferrous metals, primarily Aluminum. Enabled by our breadth of experience and deep expertise, we are proud to deliver top-quality products and services to customers across our family of brands – including Metal Exchange and Pennex. But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.  If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, MX Holdings may be the perfect place for you to grow your career.  Our Commitment to Inclusion We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email jobs@metalexchange.com. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.  Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.  Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes 

Posted Min Pay Rate:
USD $55,718.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate:
USD $69,648.00/Yr.

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