Joseph P. Mele
Manasquan,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Director with extensive experience managing operations and executing business strategies. Expertise in developing and implementing business plans while ensuring financial performance aligns with market trends. Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance metrics enhances organizational success.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Equity Sales & Trading
Maxim Group
New York, New York
08.2026 - Current
- Directed capital markets strategies for equity offerings and private placements.
- Led client relationships across investment banking and wealth management services at Maxim Group.
- Reviewed transaction materials for compliance with broker-dealer policies and regulations.
Director International Equity Sales Trading
Raymond James
04.2025 - 03.2026
- US and Canadian institutional sales trader. Grew two accounts to rank among top 20 desk trading revenue leaders and increased 10 new relationship middle market accounts in the Mid Atlantic by an average of 50%.
- Directed Raymond James branch operations and advisor support workflows.
- Coordinated client account reviews across wealth management teams.
- Oversaw compliance checks for brokerage and advisory activities.
Managing Director, International Equity Sales Trading
Canaaccord Genuity
07.2017 - 03.2025
- US and Canadian institutional sales trader. Annual top 5 producer. Opened 10 new trading relationships to the firm in the first 3 months. Grew new partner into #1 ranked commission revenue account for 3 consecutive years.
- Developed client relationships with corporate leaders, investors, and institutional partners
- Led investment banking mandates for Canaccord Genuity clients across capital markets
- Advised executives on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic financing opportunities
Senior Vice President Equity Sales Trading
FBR Capital Markets
09.2008 - 07.2017
- Utilized the firm's research content and risk arb desk analysis to generate alpha-driven trading ideas, applying creativity in liquidity situations and executing precise block trades, leading to over 300% revenue increase across several accounts through key relationships.
- Led investment banking coverage for FBR Capital Markets clients
- Advised clients on capital markets strategy and transaction structure
- Managed equity research coordination with sales and trading teams
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - History
Northeastern University
Boston, MA 09.2005 - 01.2007
Course Work Towards Bachelor of Science Degree - History
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 07.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
- Series 7, 63, 6, Bloomberg, Fidessa OMS, Flex Trade OMS, Raptor, Excel
- Equity trading
- Block trade execution
- Capital markets strategy
Timeline
Director Equity Sales & Trading
Maxim Group
08.2026 - Current
Director International Equity Sales Trading
Raymond James
04.2025 - 03.2026
Managing Director, International Equity Sales Trading
Canaaccord Genuity
07.2017 - 03.2025
Senior Vice President Equity Sales Trading
FBR Capital Markets
09.2008 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science Degree - History
Northeastern University
09.2005 - 01.2007
Course Work Towards Bachelor of Science Degree - History
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
07.2003 - 05.2005