Fixed Income Trader at Willers Solutions

Responsibilities

• Manage daily trading to ensure timely execution of the orders and confirming that they are in compliance with regulatory policies
• Maintain and update inventory records of fixed-income securities.
• Identify and leverage opportunities by developing innovative trading ideas and making entry into new markets.
• Develop a trading strategy that responds to trends in the current market
• Develop and monitor assessments on portfolio risk by collaborating with analysts and portfolio managers
• Keep up to date on and monitor market trends, economic news and conditions in order to keep their clients informed about the direction of their investments.
• Must be knowledgeable of the banking industry and be aware of trends and other issues that could impact the investment portfolio or bank’s funding strategies.
• Should have an in-depth knowledge of financial markets and be able to ascertain the value of one product when compared to other options.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of all fixed income investment products that are deemed suitable for financial institutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal dealers, fixed income salespeople and downstream bank clients. Assist senior trader in sourcing product for the sales team.
• Have daily discussions with fixed income dealers, salespeople and division customers regarding economy, fixed income strategies and the general banking environment.
• Provide research and fixed income ideas to salespeople on a daily basis as they work with their customers.
• Create accounting spreadsheets for quarterly bank reporting.
• Provide excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.

Requirement

• Minimum of a First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or any related field
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in Banking, Finance, Treasury Management Sales and/or Service environment
• Should possess understanding of bond markets, the economy and interest rate correlations
• Must be able to evaluate securities and discern value in the market
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Specific knowledge of certain fixed income instruments such as bonds or corporate bonds.
• Great understanding of future movements of prices caused by shifting trends of supply and demand
• Great understanding of trading analytics and data analysis
• Excellent critical/strategic thinking and problem resolution skills
• Strong business/financial acumen
• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Technical expertise is preferred