Job Summary:

The Fixed Income Trader will execute trades on fixed income securities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Execute fixed income orders received from portfolio managers, advisers, and other financial institutions on both the buy and the sell side. This will entail utilizing existing and establishing new relationships with various liquidity providers and ensuring consistency with the firm’s strict demand for best-in-class execution services
Establish and maintain a robust network of execution partners across the Street to provide our desk with superior market depth and execution
Monitor retail client orders trading on our various order platforms
Facilitate settlement of related Streetside trades
Assist advisors with constructing bond ladders and other functions on our platforms
Assist sales traders as needed
Assist clients with trade related inquiries
Monitor all fixed income trades to ensure that all are booked according to FINRA requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough understanding of fixed income markets
Ability to work fastidiously in demanding, fast-paced environment
Possess a strong, uncommon willingness to independently achieve while working in an autonomous environment
Outstanding ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
In-depth understanding of Microsoft Excel
In depth understanding of Bloomberg terminal
Ability to quickly and proficiently adapt to new technology