Fixed Income Trader

U.S. Bank•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$75,820 - $89,200

About The Position

At U.S. Bank, the Fixed Income Trader executes fixed-income securities transactions to meet the needs of investment portfolio managers, investment managers, customers, and others. The role focuses on profitable execution, market awareness, accurate transaction records, broker and dealer relationships, and providing timely market information and recommendations to investment and company management groups.

Requirements

Six months to two years of trading experience in the investment and securities industry.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of fixed-income securities and their markets, trading characteristics and approaches, and factors influencing price trends.
Basic knowledge and proficiency in trading techniques.
Experience valuing and pricing fixed-income securities.
Knowledge of trade-related activities on securities exchange floors and electronic trading systems.
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using SQL or Python to extract, analyze, and manipulate data.
Experience using Power BI or Tableau to create data visualization dashboards.

Responsibilities

Execute fixed-income securities purchases and sales profitably to meet the needs of investment portfolio managers, investment managers, customers, and others.
Execute buy and sell orders at advantageous prices, taking into account order size, trading supply, and prevailing market conditions.
Monitor relevant conditions and trends in corporate and specialized securities markets to identify changes and support timely planning and action.
Maintain detailed transaction records to ensure accurate accounting in compliance with established policies.
Maintain working relationships with brokers and securities dealers and negotiate prices.
Provide investment and company management groups with timely information and recommendations concerning market trends, buy and sell activity, fixed-income securities pricing and price volatility, and transaction timing.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
Basic term and optional term life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
Paid vacation of two to five weeks, depending on salary grade and tenure.
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
Adoption assistance.
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution, and pension, subject to eligibility requirements.