Working at Knight
We hire professionals at the experienced, graduate and undergraduate levels, across a range of disciplines. Explore these pages to learn more about the opportunities open to you throughout Knight. Access our current openings and apply online here.
Trading
Trading
Knight’s traders apply market intelligence and experience to provide high-quality trade executions. Trading opportunities at Knight could include:
Sales
Sales
Our sales traders and relationship managers are dedicated to carrying out our client-centered philosophy. Throughout the firm, they work to ensure we are delivering the best products and service to our clients. Sales opportunities at Knight could include:
Operations and Client Services
Operations & Client Services
Our Operations professionals are responsible for trade reconciliation, clearance and settlement. An integral part of the operations function is Client Services, a dedicated area that works to resolve any client issues.
Quantitative Strategy and Programming
Quantitative Strategy and Programming
Our quantitative strategists and programmers develop and refine cutting edge models, algorithms and trading technology. Knight has one of the most successful and innovative electronic trading systems and offers clients market-leading algorithms and trading technology. This requires a high-caliber team of quantitative thinkers. Our “quants” are a carefully selected group that includes academics from some of the best universities in the world. They chose Knight because of its reputation for being at the forefront of electronic trading; our collaborative, team-oriented environment; and our strong culture that gives every individual the opportunity to truly make a difference.
Technology
Technology
Knight is at the forefront of electronic trading; our virtual exchange model hinges on our connectivity. Our Technology professionals work to ensure that we have the most advanced and reliable systems and platforms in place for both our firm and our clients.
Risk Management
Risk Management
Risk management plays an important role in executing Knight’s disciplined risk-taking approach. These professionals work to establish limits and controls that measure, monitor, manage and mitigate risk throughout the firm.
Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance
Knight’s Finance and Accounting group is responsible for recording, analyzing and reconciling accounts in order to ensure the accuracy of the firm’s financial information.
Communications, Marketing and Investor Relations
Communications, Marketing and Investor Relations
The Communications, Marketing and Investor Relations group is responsible for enhancing Knight’s culture, reputation and valuation. As a member of the team, you may be strategically communicating to any and all of Knight’s constituencies, including clients, employees, investors, analysts, media and the community at large.
Human Resources
Human Resources
Our Human Resources group is responsible for recruiting, developing and retaining Knight’s greatest asset – our people. Members of the Human Resources team partner with Knight’s business leaders and specialize in areas such as training and development, talent acquisition and deployment, succession planning, compensation, benefits and payroll.
Legal and Compliance
Legal and Compliance
The Legal and Compliance departments work to ensure that Knight operates in accordance with all regulatory rules and procedures.
Our Benefits
Knight attracts and retains the best talent in the financial services industry with competitive compensation and benefits to our employees, including a comprehensive health and wellness program as well as a savings and investment plan.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to fostering an environment that recognizes and values its employees and constituents, and treats all people with respect.
Knight is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment that develops the personal and professional growth of its employees – regardless of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We hire professionals at the experienced, graduate and undergraduate levels, across a range of disciplines. Explore these pages to learn more about the opportunities open to you throughout Knight. Access our current openings and apply online here.
Trading
Trading
Knight’s traders apply market intelligence and experience to provide high-quality trade executions. Trading opportunities at Knight could include:
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Block-Trading: Knight’s block traders deal in NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX, and international securities, providing market insight, high-quality service, and capital facilitation for the buy-side. |
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Cash Trading: Our cash traders can help sell-side clients with oversized orders, specialized order types and stocks impacted by breaking news or events – expertise that may not be replicated by an automated process. |
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Program Trading: Our program trading desk is an integration of experienced traders and portfolio technology of advanced analytics and market-tested algorithms. |
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Special Situations: Special Situations focuses on event-related investment strategies, such as announced U.S. merger arbitrage, leveraged buyouts and corporate restructurings. |
Sales
Our sales traders and relationship managers are dedicated to carrying out our client-centered philosophy. Throughout the firm, they work to ensure we are delivering the best products and service to our clients. Sales opportunities at Knight could include:
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Broker-Dealer Relationship Management: Our relationship management specialists serve as a single point of contact for addressing sell-side client needs, quickly answering inquiries and resolving trading issues. |
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Institutional Sales and Trading: Our sales trading team – one of the largest on the Street – works closely with our block traders to help clients access liquidity, maintain anonymity and minimize market impact. |
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Product/Service Relationship Managers: Knight offers an array of client offerings, including a range of services and suite of cutting edge electronic products. Our relationship managers make sure that clients’ needs are met with the best of what Knight has to offer. |
Operations & Client Services
Our Operations professionals are responsible for trade reconciliation, clearance and settlement. An integral part of the operations function is Client Services, a dedicated area that works to resolve any client issues.
Quantitative Strategy and Programming
Our quantitative strategists and programmers develop and refine cutting edge models, algorithms and trading technology. Knight has one of the most successful and innovative electronic trading systems and offers clients market-leading algorithms and trading technology. This requires a high-caliber team of quantitative thinkers. Our “quants” are a carefully selected group that includes academics from some of the best universities in the world. They chose Knight because of its reputation for being at the forefront of electronic trading; our collaborative, team-oriented environment; and our strong culture that gives every individual the opportunity to truly make a difference.
Technology
Knight is at the forefront of electronic trading; our virtual exchange model hinges on our connectivity. Our Technology professionals work to ensure that we have the most advanced and reliable systems and platforms in place for both our firm and our clients.
Risk Management
Risk management plays an important role in executing Knight’s disciplined risk-taking approach. These professionals work to establish limits and controls that measure, monitor, manage and mitigate risk throughout the firm.
Accounting and Finance
Knight’s Finance and Accounting group is responsible for recording, analyzing and reconciling accounts in order to ensure the accuracy of the firm’s financial information.
Communications, Marketing and Investor Relations
The Communications, Marketing and Investor Relations group is responsible for enhancing Knight’s culture, reputation and valuation. As a member of the team, you may be strategically communicating to any and all of Knight’s constituencies, including clients, employees, investors, analysts, media and the community at large.
Human Resources
Our Human Resources group is responsible for recruiting, developing and retaining Knight’s greatest asset – our people. Members of the Human Resources team partner with Knight’s business leaders and specialize in areas such as training and development, talent acquisition and deployment, succession planning, compensation, benefits and payroll.
Legal and Compliance
The Legal and Compliance departments work to ensure that Knight operates in accordance with all regulatory rules and procedures.
Our Benefits
Knight attracts and retains the best talent in the financial services industry with competitive compensation and benefits to our employees, including a comprehensive health and wellness program as well as a savings and investment plan.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to fostering an environment that recognizes and values its employees and constituents, and treats all people with respect.
Knight is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a work environment that develops the personal and professional growth of its employees – regardless of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
