Fixed Income Associate

Northland Securities•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Fixed Income Associate provides comprehensive support to the Institutional Fixed Income sales team, ensuring seamless execution, excellent client service, and strong operational oversight. This role requires a professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced trading and sales environment. The Associate will assist with trade processing, client onboarding and servicing, and administrative tasks that enable the sales force to focus on revenue-generating activities.

Requirements

Attention to Detail: Ability to review data, trade details, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
Analytical Skills: Strong comfort with numbers, spreadsheets, bond math, and evaluating financial information.
Communication: Clear and professional written and verbal communication with brokers, clients, and internal teams.
Multi-Tasking & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced trading environment.
Client Service Orientation: Strong commitment to responsiveness and delivering a positive client experience.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues quickly and work with internal teams to resolve operational or trade-related challenges.
Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with sales, trading, operations, and compliance to support the desk.
Technical Proficiency: Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial systems, trading platforms, and CRM/OMS tools.
Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of industry rules, trade documentation, and compliance expectations (or willingness to learn).
Adaptability: Comfort navigating shifting market conditions, desk demands, and evolving priorities.
2+ years of experience in a financial services environment, or relevant internships.
FINRA licenses; SEI, Series 7, and Series 63
Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.
This position requires Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registration. Qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial industry responsibility, regulatory requirements, credit fitness and criminal background standards. Successful candidates must meet ongoing regulatory requirements including acceptable background investigation, credit report and fingerprinting results.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a sales support or administrative role is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist brokers in onboarding and servicing of client accounts, including processing orders, responding to client inquiries, and providing general account support.
Prepare client paperwork and coordinate with the sales team to support smooth onboarding and timely follow-up.
Partner with internal operations teams to ensure timely and effective execution of account opening and ongoing servicing
Support brokers in executing trades and monitoring trade affirmations and settlements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Ensure all activities adhere to industry regulations and company policies. Assist with compliance-related tasks, including documentation and reporting.
Participate in ongoing training and maintain awareness of market developments to enhance industry knowledge and capabilities.