Fixed Income Trader

RBC•Minneapolis, MN

23h•$55,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Fixed Income Trader for RBC’s Global Asset Management (GAM) business, you will provide trading support to the fixed income group. Your role will be primarily responsible for supporting cash management and short-term trading in a manner that supports the investment process and improves portfolio management and trade execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, economics, business or a related field of study
1-2 years of related fixed income trading experience
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects on an ongoing basis in a fast-paced ever changing work environment
Effective problem identification, analytical and resolution skills
Strong interpersonal, oral, written communication skills
Basic proficiency in Excel, and an ability to learn and apply new software programs (Bloomberg, Charles River, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Bond Trading
Confidentiality
Customer Service
Detail-Oriented
Investment Banking
Investment Banking Analysis
Securities Laws
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Trade Client Reporting
Trade Processing

Responsibilities

Execute short-term fixed income trades such as repo, treasuries, agencies, CP and corporate bonds
Engage with counterparties, share market related color, trading priorities, and views to identify market opportunities and to improve trade execution
Interact with Client Portfolio Management group regarding client and portfolio needs and execute to meet those objectives