Fixed Income Trader

 

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Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the profitable execution of fixed-income securities purchases and sales to satisfy the needs of investment portfolio managers, investment managers, customers and others as required.  Executes buy and sell orders for fixed-income securities at prices that are advantageous; considering the size of the order, the trading supply and prevailing market conditions.  Keeps informed of relevant conditions and trends concerning corporate and specialized securities markets to detect changes and to allow for timely planning and action.  Maintains detailed records of all transactions to ensure that accurate accountings are made in compliance with established policies.  Maintains good working relationships with brokers and securities dealers and negotiates prices.  Provides appropriate investment and company management groups with sound and timely information and recommendations concerning market trends, buy and sell activity, fixed-income securities pricing and price volatility and transaction timing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Six months to two years of trading experience in investment and securities industry.

- High school diploma or equivalent.
 
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

- Knowledge of fixed-income securities and their markets, trading characteristics and approaches, and factors influencing price trends.

- Basic knowledge and proficiency in the techniques of trading.

- Experience of valuing and pricing fixed-income securities.

- Knowledge of trade-related activities occurring on various securities exchange floors and on various electronic trading systems.

- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Experience using SQL/Python to extract, analyze and manipulate data.

- Experience using Power BI/Tableau to create data visualization dashboards.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ ba