Meet NYSE's Only Full-Time Female Trader

Working in an industry where you are one of very few women can be challenging enough - but imagine what it's like to be the only woman on staff.
That's the case for New York Stock Exchange trader Lauren Simmons. The 23-year-old is an equity trader for Rosenblatt Securities, and she is both the youngest and the only full-time female employee to hold that position at the NYSE.
"When I tell people what my job is they are always surprised," she tells CNBC Make It. In fact, Simmons says that if you had told her five years ago that she'd end up working on Wall Street, she wouldn't have believed the news herself.
"It's surreal," she says.
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[@danielakasmart2891]

She smart and beautiful

[@MrJaggamatic187]

And Black!! 😁

[@kylemcpherson7183]

its not that serious.

[@LydiaSantiago]

I am a proud female stock investor but I agree we need more females interested in stocks

[@ErikPT]

Lydia Santiago My friends in my finance class say they want to do mostly business less focus on finance unfortunately they say it’s because that career is harder to break in.

[@phenovision]

I'm a female and i'm super interested in this but it's so hard to find the right places and people to seek advice from

[@wingate3359]

Nice content! But my to everyone wanting is you to find yourself a professional stock broker to invest with, I had a lot strategies I got from the people online, but don’t work. I almost give up on trading until I met mastertophacker on IG with him, I recovered everything I lost to trading in just a week and I just made my withdrawal of 5BTC from a little investment I made. It was really amazing.

[@SwitchedDreams]

if more women would want it, they would do it.

[@monkeybearmax]

Maybe they aren’t that interested in this career path.

[@mamabear4456]

I just played this for my 4 year old daughter. Thank you.

[@RawSmoov]

The only woman on the stock exchange floor... and she’s a sista!! Love it 😍 and she fine too! 💦

[@doglover1834]

Rawsmoov what does her being a "sista" have to do with anything

[@img3422]

Rawsmoov I love it lol 🔥🔥

[@robertlee-nq6mg]

Rawsmoov what's that "💦" for?

[@rpmblitz]

Twinkle Toes if you have to ask that question, you're one of the many that just don't get it. You see absolutely nothing wrong with society.

[@williamwebster8367]

🔥🔥🔥 facts

[@kieran7018]

Congratulations! A strong Black women on the stock exchange floors, and at 23! She will certainly become a role model for young women everywhere

[@Josh-nc6nt]

Yeah black women because that matters..

[@jinxterpinxter]

Nameless Hi hater.

[@ND001X]

Kieran Before she goes on maternity leave, which will ruin her demanding career! THAT’S why you don’t see any women on the trading floor! The market doesn’t have time for motherhood or menstrual cramps. You miss one day in the market and you could be screwed! Just ask the people in any recession or the 2008 crisis.

[@jinxterpinxter]

John Smith Because stock traders don't get vacations? I am sure they will find her a replacement until she gets back from her leave. Quit being a woman hater.

[@ND001X]

James Peter Vacations and maternity leave are two COMPLETELY different things! It takes much longer than just 2 to 3 weeks to have a child, care for the child, recover, and come back to work. You can’t plan maternity a year ahead of time like vacations, telling your employer on this exact date your kid will be born, and you’ll come back at this exact future date after pregnancy. It just happens, unlike vacations which can be planned long ahead of time. Traders don’t have that kind of time. Miss one critical day in the market and that could be it. Remember, this is TRADING! Not customer service, not answering emails, or client concerns, this is daily time sensitive trading of the utmost importance. This is why you haven’t seen any female traders there for decades. Motherhood, menstrual cramps, etc. and trading don’t mix. She’ll have to choose her career or motherhood.

[@Waltdaman4]

She is intelligent and will definitely succeed! She has broken a glass ceiling and I’m excited to see her progress as time goes on. Hopefully I will get to meet her one day. I’m a trader as well!

[@matthewjosiah]

She’s killing it!

[@Enyonam214]

Glad they didn't say "the only woman of color." She's representing all women. Love it!

[@ClearOutSamskaras]

When you find the comment that you wish you could give 10,000 likes to! :)

[@lysepierre9190]

Her being a black woman also has significance because she has different struggles compared to white women. So a little black girl can relate because representation matters. Downplaying her race isn’t polite...more like dismissive.

[@Kaicenatclips208]

Kwame ikr

[@Enyonam214]

Lyse Pierre that wasn't my intentions but I understand what you are saying.

[@cardion411]

Bingo, Lyse. Bingo. Her journey as a Black woman will be incredibly different than a white woman.

[@luckminipiyatilake8191]

Good for her!! People should get the job based on their qualifications, intelligence etc. Nothing else. Gender should not even come into it.

[@pizzamasterf5]

Luckmini Piyatilake tbh she is probably a token hire

[@UrielX1212]

If that was the case why make a video of it? See how that work.

[@EpicFandomVogue]

@@pizzamasterf5 She literally passed the test.

[@TRADERSFRIEND]

So proud of you baby girl. You can absolutely do it. Wear your strength, women in finance have always been brilliant. I can think back as far as Hetty Green and yes you can!

[@jayzee2634]

I have a question, what's the difference between trading on the NYSE floor vs trading at home?

[@christominded4726]

I love it when someone makes it based on their skills and not by Agendas. She's smart, talented and a beautiful. She didn't need a feminist movement to put her there or a race-based organization to place her there, it was her skills, discipline, and intellect that gave her that position. What I love the most is that she is a confident woman. An excellent example of dedication and good esteem, I also thank her parents for encouraging her to be The-best-version-of-yourself. To everyone, Remember "Confidence always trumps strength."

[@Enyonam214]

Carlos A 12 million blacks vs 308 million plus whites. Good luck with them odds you nob!

[@abdelrussell6900]

Carlos A Well said. This is what will make this country even greater! Merit based rewards 🇺🇸

[@Enyonam214]

Jay Dee You know am right. Black don't have a chance!

[@MyAkachi]

Feminist movements and race-based organizations are fighting for meritocracy though, not hand-outs. Their point is that the current system isn't merit-based, due to things like gender and racial bias that a lot of people are unaware of. I think you misunderstand their arguments.

[@dragoooon9561]

MyAkachi but the fact is that is not true. Anyone can do anything in our current society if you are able too. People just choose not too. There are currently no barriers hindering African Americans or women from entering the nyse, women just choose not too. I'm black by the way, majored in finance, and currently I'm an analyst.

[@spencerbleckler7247]

Indeed Black and beautiful

[@christominded4726]

What a great woman, confident and intelligent plus beauty. A great example for all to admire.

[@gsheverything_2716]

NOT

[@Harihar_Patel]

She is not a trader, she is a market maker, she is there to add liquidity to the market. We don't need traders on the floor.

[@maverickSk10]

TheMightyHarihar exactly..

[@LinvalWilliams__]

TheMightyHarihar Facts

[@jzk2020]

Tomato, Tomata.

[@prettyflacko6771]

Ok fine. But Kourtney Gibson, CNBC contributor who's a black woman as well is a trader. www.cnbc.com/kourtney-gibson/

[@tipsandtricks6071]

Jealousy is bad for your health.

[@johnnyrobinson8168]

So proud of her and her accomplishments! Much continued success!

[@Serendipity7219]

Congratulations young lady, may you have unlimited success!

[@technifier857]

She's smart

[@jinxterpinxter]

Makes sense, since Black women are so beautiful, smart and strong.

[@jinxterpinxter]

415City That is the general truth.

[@gsheverything_2716]

BLACK???

[@cvbrotha11]

This is amazing time and I wish her all the success!

[@tipsandtricks6071]

Amazing, I'm so proud of her.

[@jyates007]

very inspirational... And I love how she also maintains her femininity!!!

[@cardion411]

LOVE this!!!!

[@angielagou]

Bravo!! So inspiring!!

[@traviswooten5872]

Good for you , keep it up.

[@goldenboyi1989]

if i was working there i would ask her out-what a beauty

[@shmuelb.1460]

Love it!

[@ot5715]

cool lady !!! Never doubt yourself!

[@vt-yp7yq]

Fantastic!

[@maxinetba]

Awesome

[@chocolatehotsauce1]

Do yo thang!!!!! Blessing to this woman 💪🏾💪🏾

[@alezandradavila2581]

Amazing !!

[@tinanguyen8068]

she is so inspiring!

[@aa888zz]

That is so amazing! People still trade on the floor! I thought those days were long gone. Also, that black chick looks really smart and down to earth.

[@sukisumile4527]

Wonderful

[@tenzintsundue6474]

well done

[@monalisawm]

Congratulations amazing. Women power!!

[@petdackson]

You go girl!!!

[@TheKingkingg]

Awesome young lady.

[@S63benji]

Black & beautiful

[@iamBlackGambit]

She look like meagan good lol

[@thesheDshow]

You go GIRL!!

[@tanner882]

What about the stock HEMP?

[@zmitch88]

Good for her.

[@karenbaird7402]

This is amazing

[@getphuked5632]

She looks like it's lonely at the top. Great job

[@jojohnson50]

Lauren is such a role model for young women she still maintaining her values but works amongst the best.

[@MrMarquis10009]

Great job amazing

[@informedsrthankful2438]

Excellent 😁👍

[@davidl.mitchell1490]

Proud of Her, Love It.....

[@chopsbump1]

Awesome..

[@kevinwilliams4189]

Amazing woman

[@EliteClinicalResearch]

What an inspiring story! So proud of her!

[@shabazz7776]

😘 Beautiful Queen. Keep up the hard work!!

[@modsmalls4222]

I love this girl

[@anime9228videos]

It's super rare to find women interested in finance. Majority of the time they like art more.

[@takeover08]

anime9228videos and by art you mean Makeup and cosmetics

[@gianniferrari1122]

Or you know suckin D and cooking in the kitchen. Just spending the mans money on dumb crap. Respect to this woman.

[@Enyonam214]

anime9228videos music, nursing, dancing, teaching, etc.

[@learningearning8385]

Raises hands...I'm into trading & real estate

[@ErikPT]

anime9228videos I think you meant women interested in stock exchange because there plenty of women in finance more in in the business sector but nice to see a woman in the nyse.

[@JamaicanFujoshi]

And she's black. Yess queen!

[@alexanderworkchannel]

Think I´ll get into trading

[@chome4]

The 'staff' there are mostly for show. Many news outlets have facilities on that floor. Most of the 'grunt' work is done by computer.

[@dilleon]

Incredible Sista

[@coreyburns7744]

Intelligent Beautiful Sister, Giving Inspiration To All Females Especially African American !!!!

[@mascara1777]

Corey Burns Honestly, how are you 100% certain she's fully African American. She's very light and can be part Caucasian. Let's just be happy she is a smart WOMAN who obtained her dream job. Period.

[@coreyburns7744]

mascara1980 As Am I Light Skin Does That Not Make Me Black, As My Parents Are Black .... It May Seem Matter Of Factly But Its Motivational Important For A People That's Been Looked On Negatively. ByThe Way Afro Americans Are A Bag Of Skittles, I'm Sure You Know Why , Only A Percentage Of Us Can Say They Are 100 % Black !!!!

[@sabrinaalston1243]

Pave the way for others with grace.

[@Yesser.a6664]

She's so beautiful, wife material for sure lol

[@Tracon9er]

She's a beautiful trader!!!

[@colorfulcodes]

Im inspired

[@jermainec2462]

She remind me of Robin givens .... Love it

[@iamBlackGambit]

Naw meagan good

[@princegbalea]

Go girl.

[@vsperatos]

I love this. Maybe she can help me boost my portfolio lol

[@graeme7837]

This was wholesome

[@swaggerguru]

You are a rock star! When they tell you we don't have anyone like you here. Tell them I will be the only one, for now. Diversity is a great thing.

[@rollsroyce7385]

that's what's up..😊👍👍..keep doing your thing baby girl..

[@1SirAnthony]

Not going to bother to Google it, but my gut says she has the look of a Simmons. She's connected to Russel or Rev. Run somehow.

[@__babyface]

And Kyla Drew Simmons too. Both are smart women.

[@M11MLN]

She is 🔥

[@SoulPapiii]

thats SOO BOSS this is EPICCCCCC

[@nikkistahr7105]

Beauty and brains!!

[@Shanemanarrow]

Mom is also very beautiful.

[@tanner882]

It shows strong potential.

[@Kaicenatclips208]

Yaaas girl yaaaas!

[@Tom-xy9gb]

At least they hired her because she was qualified. Not because she’s a girl or a women of color. That’s what people should be doing today. Not because they’re a minority or anything.

[@ErikPT]

Couldn’t agree more enough hand outs because of your identity it’s skills that should be the way to a career.

[@williamwebster8367]

Go girl make us proud 🔥🔥🔥🔥 😀

[@Steve.191]

That's coo

[@corndog984]

Beast!

[@WICKMANMITCH]

❤️

[@hugonongbri8100]

anyone know the story behind the little girl statue ??

[@marque1d]

Hugo Nongbri its name is Fearless Girl, here's a video about the firm State Street who commissioned it for International Women's Day in 2017. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3arYnhjndppqKs

[@marque1d]

Here's the story behind the Wall Street Bull kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnqbnIaXe7yLiLc

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

The older woman sounded like Barbara from Shark Tank

[@apt62]

Aaron Judge, michael strahan and Lauren Simmons all have one thing in common...The cap!

[@nicford548]

Why soooo many comments about her looks?

[@avi486]

She's good looking and educated! Good role model especially for women of color

[@sagargaikwad8838]

She said qualified then that it who need gender equality man. She can trade anyway.

[@tiffanifarrington4039]

Well good for her... But I'll just say... For someone so confident.. She slouches!

[@CashMoneyKC1]

Any Relation to Russell Simmons?

[@stanleyk2857]

What would i not TRADE to get a woman like her. stocks, bonds, options, forex, bitcoin, my soul😍😍😍😍

[@toussantlbisso]

Is she related to Russell ?

[@grantzkpw]

I would give her my all anual money!!

[@power4life789]

I trade full time on my phone app I think it's probably better to physically see your brokers

[@katlegorapelang1048]

WHATS COURSE DID SHE DO AT WHICH SCHOOL?

[@EvoKeremidarov]

Only thing is that she is not a trader... but yeah.. catchy headlines and beautiful women.. what else do we need :)

[@jasontheworldisyours]

Her story is awesome @Coloredspaces

[@MYNEWMOKE]

Great video CNBC - But I'm looking forward to the day when documentaries like this are no longer relevant. Her role like many others should be commonplace not history making.

[@difencrosby]

Not a trader. She’s a market maker.

[@adolffranz9502]

she be like "hi look at me im a gurl" while eveyone focus on their money

[@BrandonTheGreatest]

She's fine