Trader, Fixed Income Analyst

Mariner

1d • $68,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Mariner is seeking a full-time Fixed Income Analyst/Trader to support advisor-directed bond portfolios and help modernize its fixed income trading desk. The role is suited to a process-oriented person who is eager to adopt new systems and workflows and passionate about fixed income markets. The position offers an opportunity to help build a scalable, centralized trading desk and gain trading experience at a rapidly growing firm. Advancement is based on the employee’s experience and fixed income knowledge developed on the job.

The company describes progressive opportunities, professional growth, community involvement, a diverse culture, and an innovative workplace that fosters camaraderie, teamwork, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with fixed income securities.
• Diligence, accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand how multiple systems and sites interact.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Initiative and broad intellectual curiosity.
• Strong desire to deepen expertise in fixed income markets and products, and willingness to expand investment responsibilities over time.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience trading fixed income securities.
• Knowledge of the fixed income trade settlement process.
• Experience building relationships with financial professionals.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Slack, Charles River, and Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain new fixed income trading workflows and tools.
• Recommend improvements to scale processes and increase efficiency.
• Review advisor-directed bond inquiries to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Aggregate bond inquiries, manage ticket routing, and update trade statuses.
• Evaluate bond bids and offers against inquiry criteria and make valuation judgments.
• Resolve trade settlement issues.
• Review daily execution reports for adherence to Mariner guidelines.
• Assist advisors with inquiries and questions.
• Prepare materials for best execution committee reviews.
• Collaborate with internal Mariner teams to optimize trade workflows.

Benefits

• Progressive opportunities and active support for professional growth.
• An innovative workplace and culture fostering camaraderie, teamwork, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level