How the Trading Floor Really Works

Global Financial Markets

The global financial markets business is where the trading floors are and where the relationship with the clients is generally product specific. It is called “global” because banks like to provide global services to their clients, many of whom are international. However, most individuals within banks as well as within client organizations work within one region, such as North America, Europe or Asia. So, while most people consider the financial markets global, often individuals within banks as well as within clients are generally focused on one region only.

The individuals who are in global financial markets and who have regular contact with the client are generally called sales people. The sales people communicate with ...