Job Description

Job Title         Fixed Income Trader  

Responsibilities

●          Manage daily trading to ensure timely execution of the orders and confirming that they are in compliance with regulatory policies

●          Maintain and update inventory records of fixed-income securities.

●          Identify and leverage opportunities by developing innovative trading ideas and making entry into new markets.

●          Develop a trading strategy that responds to trends in the current market 

●          Develop and monitor assessments on portfolio risk by collaborating with analysts and portfolio managers

●          Keep up to date on and monitor market trends, economic news and conditions in order to keep their clients informed about the direction of their investments.

●          Must be knowledgeable of the banking industry and be aware of trends and other issues that could impact the investment portfolio or bank’s funding strategies.

●          Should have an in-depth knowledge of financial markets and be able to ascertain the value of one product when compared to other options.

●          Maintain an in-depth understanding of all fixed income investment products that are deemed suitable for financial institutions.

●          Build and maintain relationships with municipal dealers, fixed income salespeople and downstream bank clients. Assist senior trader in sourcing product for the sales team.

●          Have daily discussions with fixed income dealers, salespeople and division customers regarding economy, fixed income strategies and the general banking environment.

●          Provide research and fixed income ideas to salespeople on a daily basis as they work with their customers.

●          Create accounting spreadsheets for quarterly bank reporting.

●          Provide excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. 

Experience

●          Minimum of a First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or any related field    

●          Two to four years’ experience in Banking, Finance, Treasury Management Sales and/or Service environment 

●          Should possess understanding of bond markets, the economy and interest rate correlations

●          Must be able to evaluate securities and discern value in the market

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