Securities Trader II

Old National Bank•Joliet, IL

About The Position

Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With over $70 billion in total assets, we are a regional powerhouse deeply rooted in the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we thrive on helping our clients achieve their goals and dreams, and we are committed to social responsibility and investing in our communities through volunteering and charitable giving. We continually seek highly motivated and talented individuals as our people are critical to our success. In return, we offer competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program, in addition to medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K, continuing education opportunities and an employee assistance program are also included in our benefit suite. Old National also offers a variety of Impact Network Groups led by team members who are passionate about driving engagement, creating awareness of diverse backgrounds and experiences, and building inclusion across the organization. We offer a unique opportunity to join a growing, community and client-focused company that is firmly rooted in its core values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field
1 to 3 years of related securities or fixed income trading experience
Proficiency with Bloomberg is required
Proficiency with Excel is required
Possess strong organization skills with a proficiency for attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Possess the skills to evaluate fixed income securities and their suitability for individual portfolios, including the ability to leverage trading relationships to assist Portfolio Managers and Wealth Advisors in managing the assets of the firm.
Provide support to Portfolio Managers and Wealth Advisors by assisting with planning changes to client portfolios based on currents needs and/or market conditions.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of trading in Old National Wealth Management investment portfolios.
Provide accurate and efficient execution of trades.
Evaluate fixed income securities and their suitability for individual portfolios.
Leverage trading relationships to assist Portfolio Managers and Wealth Advisors in managing the assets of the firm.
Support Portfolio Managers and Wealth Advisors by assisting with planning changes to client portfolios based on current needs and/or market conditions.
Develop a broad understanding of the trading function with a solid awareness of the types of trades within each security type and the ability to understand financial data.
Maintain a proficient knowledge of the technology utilized for trading and account management.
Participate as a contributing member of the fixed income research and strategy team.
Manage accounts that require singular security types while maintaining an understanding of the account strategy.
Demonstrate the ability for critical thinking and problem solving along with the ability to multi-task.
Respond intuitively to resolving trading issues and settlement problems by using skills obtained through experience.