Metals and Mining Desk Strategist

North America Equities: Desk Strategist – Metals & Mining

Job Description: North America Equity Desk Strategist – Metals & Mining Vertical

Role Summary

We are seeking a Desk Strategist (7 years’ experience) to help grow our Global Metals, Mining and Steel Equities franchise. The role sits on the North American Trading Desk and includes working closely with our #1-ranked Metals & Mining Equity Research team in addition to working with sales, trading and banking. Responsibilities include coordinating analyst marketing schedules in addition to driving secondary trading idea generation and aligning/assisting coverage with our global generalist sales, trading, research, ECM and banking teams. The role will also include close coordination with our top-ranked London-based Metals & Mining Specialist Sales team.

Key Coverage / Product Scope

• Region: Americas
• Product: Cash equities (and equity‑linked solutions as applicable), sector/thematic idea flow, corporate access, research distribution and liaise with banking and ECM.
• Clients: North American institutions (e.g., long‑only, hedge funds, pension/sovereign, endowments, family offices) as well as internal Sales, Trading, Banking and ECM teams.

Responsibilities

Client Coverage & Revenue Generation

• Own and expand a portfolio of North American institutional accounts for Global Metals, Mining and Steel equities.
• Generate trading and advisory revenue through differentiated idea origination, sector/thematic positioning, and timely market color.
• Partner with execution/trading to deliver high‑quality outcomes on block/illiquid names and event‑driven flows.
• Assist banking and ECM with sector transactions.

Market Intelligence & Idea Delivery

• Provide clients with actionable market updates, flows, technical, and event catalysts across the Global Metals, Mining and Steel sector.
• Distribute research effectively and translate it into tradeable recommendations and votes; tailor messaging by client style (LO vs HF, fundamental vs quant).
• Identify cross‑market relative value, sector rotations, index/rebalance implications, and macro‑to‑micro linkages relevant to the sector.

Corporate Access & Franchise Development

• Help coordinate corporate access (NDRs, reverse roadshows, conferences, 1x1s) aligned with client priorities and firm objectives.
• Work with Research, IBD/ECM, and country coverage to position the franchise around key corporates and event calendars.
• Assist in driving Research votes with top-tiered equity clients to maintain our #1 Extel rating in North American Metals & Mining Equity Research.

Internal Coordination & Execution Excellence

• Provide marketing feedback and market/trading color to Sales, Trading, ECM and Banking
• Maintain strong day‑to‑day execution discipline: indications, IOIs, axes, follow‑ups, post‑trade reviews, and pipeline management.
• Contribute to cross-sector desk strategy, including coverage segmentation, product initiatives, and marketing content.

Risk, Controls, and Conduct

• Operate within all applicable policies and regulatory frameworks (e.g., information barriers, communications/recordkeeping).
• Ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information; escalate issues promptly and adhere to best execution and suitability standards as applicable.
• Maintain accurate client records and activity tracking in CRM systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7 years of experience in sales, research or trading (cash equities preferred; buyside or sellside) with demonstrated revenue contribution.
• Knowledge of the Global Metals, Mining and Steel sector and key regional market structures (liquidity, trading hours, local conventions).
• Proven ability to communicate investment views clearly and credibly with sophisticated institutional clients.
• Track record of building networks and collaborating across time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant licenses/registrations as required for the jurisdiction (or ability to obtain promptly).

Core Skills & Competencies

• Client relationship management and consultative selling mindset
• Strong product knowledge: cash equities, sector/thematic positioning, corporate access, events/catalysts
• Execution fluency: blocks, liquidity discovery, risk/urgency management, post‑trade follow‑through
• High‑quality written and verbal communication (market notes, trade rationale, meeting prep)
• Comfortable working across various time zones as needed

New York, NY, Full Time Base Salary Range of $250,000-400,0000.

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law. The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.